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(1) ensure that each stored medication, including each nonprescription medication, is in its original container and properly labeled with the name of the adult or child for whom it is intended, the name of the medication, the dosage, expiration date, and directions for administration; except as provided in 7 AAC 10.1000(c), the requirements of this paragraph do not apply to nonprescription medication used communally in a foster home or foster group home;

(2) store medications in a manner that prevents access by unauthorized persons;

(3) store controlled substances in a locked, permanently affixed storage container; for a controlled substance that requires refrigeration, the storage container must be locked; the entity shall establish written procedures for maintaining a record that accurately accounts for the receipt and each use of each controlled substance, and for periodically reconciling the record; except as provided in 7 AAC 10.1000(c), the requirements of this paragraph do not apply to a child care facility;

(4) store medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations; and

(5) ensure that nonprescription medications and health products, including nonaspirin fever reducers, naturopathic remedies, vitamin and mineral supplements, diaper ointments and powders, sunscreen, and insect repellent, are used only at the dose, duration, or method of administration specified on the manufacturer’s label. (d) The provisions of (c) of this section do not apply to a medication that a resident of an assisted living home is allowed to keep in that resident’s room. (e) The following entities subject to this chapter may be delegated the task of administration of medicine under 12 AAC 44.965:

(1) a foster home for an adult;

(2) a foster group home for adults;

(3) an assisted living home. (f) An entity not listed in (e) of this section may administer medication if

(1) within the scope of the person’s own license;

(2) under other legal authority; or

(3) under the supervision of another licensed health care provider. (g) An entity authorized to administer medication may do so only under the following conditions:

(1) the entity must first obtain written permission for the administration of prescription medication from the adult or that adult’s representative, or the parent of a child in care upon