Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 87919

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 87919 - Medication Documentation

(a) The licensee shall ensure the maintenance, for each resident, of a record of centrally stored medications other than scheduled and controlled drugs/medications which is retained for at least three years and includes the following:

(1) The name of the resident for whom the medication is prescribed.

(2) The name of the prescribing physician.

(3) The medication name, strength and quantity.

(4) The date filled.

(5) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy.

(6) Expiration date.

(7) Number of refills.

(b) A separate medication record shall be maintained in the facility for each resident for a period of three years. This record shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) Resident's name.

(2) Medication name.

(3) Dose.

(4) Time and date medications are taken.

(5) Side effects noted.

(6) The names and initials of direct care staff assisting with medications.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87919

1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (b) (Register 92, No. 9).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1568.03 and 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.