Section 76906 - Pharmaceutical Services-Equipment and Supplies(a) Equipment and supplies, as necessary for the provision of pharmaceutical services shall be available within the facility. These shall include but not be limited to: (1) Refrigerator with an accurate thermometer.(2) Lockable drug cabinets, drawers, closets or rooms.(3) Drug service trays or carts.(4) Drug preparation counter area and convenient water source.(5) Reference materials for all drugs in use in the facility which include information on generic and brand names, available strengths and dosage forms and pharmacological data including indications and side effects.(b) A supply of legend drugs for emergency use may be stored by the facility under the following conditions: (1) The contents are determined in consultation with the pharmacist, registered nurse, and a physician who provides care to facility clients.(2) No more than three single doses in ampules or vials or one container of the smallest available multi-dose vial shall be included and shall be in sealed, unused containers.(3) Sublingual or inhalation emergency drugs shall be limited to single, sealed containers of the smallest available size.(4) Not more than six drugs in solid, oral dosage form or suppository dosage form for anti-infective, anti-diarrheal, anti-nausea, or analgesic drugs may be stored if in sealed containers. Not more than four doses of any one drug may be so stored.(5) The supply shall be stored in a portable container which is sealed in such a manner that the tamper proof seal must be broken to gain access. Drugs used from the kit shall be replaced within 72 hours and the supply resealed by the pharmacist. The pharmacist shall inspect the supply at least quarterly.(6) The contents of the supply shall be listed on the outside of the container.(7) Separate records of use shall be maintained which include the name and dose of each drug administered, the name of the client, the date and time of administration, and the signature of the person administering the dose.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76906
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208.4 and 1267.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.