OAR 855-041-6240: Drug Administration

(1) In a hospital, a drug may only be administered upon an order initiated by: (a) A member of the medical staff who has been granted clinical privileges; (b) An authorized member of the house staff; or (c) An authorized licensed practitioner. (2) Each administration of a drug must be in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the appropriate committee of the hospital, must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and must follow usual and customary standards of good medical practice. (3) Self-administration. A patient may only be permitted to self-administer a drug when specifically authorized by the treating or ordering practitioner, and when the patient has been educated and trained in the proper self-administration of the drug.