(1) Medication assistance must only be provided if the individual is cognitively aware they are receiving medications.

(2) Medication assistance must occur immediately prior to the individual's self-administration of the medication.

(3) If an individual is not able to administer a medication to themselves independently or with assistance, then the medication must be administered to the individual by a person legally authorized to do so.

(4) WAC 246-945-710 through 246-945-718 do not limit the rights of people with functional disabilities to self-direct care according to chapter 74.39 RCW.