As used in this subchapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Allowable routes" means oral, sublingual, topical, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and inhalant methods of administration, except as otherwise provided by rule.

(2) "General supervision", with respect to a medication aide, means at least quarterly on-site review, by a supervising nurse, of a medication aide's medication administration skills and the guidance of a supervising nurse to include a written plan addressing questions and situations that may arise when the supervising nurse is not available. Such a plan must include access to a health care professional.

(3) "Medication aide" means an employee of an assisted living facility who, under the general supervision of a Montana licensed nurse, administers PRN and routine medication as defined in ARM 24.159.301, to residents of the assisted living facility, and who:

(a) is 18 years of age or older;

(b) has a high school diploma; and

(c) has successfully passed a board approved medication aide training program and examination.