Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 79649

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 79649 - Pharmaceutical Services-Other Requirements
(a) Pharmaceutical service shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Obtaining necessary drugs including the availability of 24-hour prescription service on a prompt and timely basis as follows:
(A) Drugs ordered "STAT" that are not available in the facility emergency drug supply shall be available and administered within one hour of the time ordered during normal pharmacy hours. For those hours during which the pharmacy is closed, drugs ordered "STAT" shall be available and administered within two hours of the time ordered. Drugs ordered "STAT" which are available in the emergency drug supply shall be administered immediately.
(B) Institutional formulary anti-infectives and institutional formulary drugs used to treat severe pain, nausea, agitation, diarrhea or other severe discomfort shall be available and administered within one hour of the time ordered, unless ordered "STAT".
(C) Refills of prescription drugs shall be available within 24 hours.
(2) Dispensing of drugs and biologicals.
(3) Monitoring the drug distribution system which includes ordering, dispensing and disposal of medication.
(4) Provision of consultative and other services furnished by pharmacists which assist in the development, coordination, supervision and review of the pharmaceutical services within the correctional treatment center.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79649

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).