6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Part 13 - PHARMACY SERVICES

13.1 The FSED shall maintain an inventory of medications sufficient to care for the number and types of patients covered in the scope of services.

13.2 The FSED shall implement methods, procedures, and controls which ensure the appropriation, acquisition, storage, dispensing, and administration of medication are in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, whether it provides its own pharmaceutical services or makes other legal and appropriate arrangements for obtaining necessary pharmaceuticals.

13.3 Medications shall not be administered to patients unless ordered by a legally authorized provider.

13.4 Medications maintained in the FSED shall be appropriately stored and safeguarded against diversion or access by unauthorized persons. Appropriate records shall be kept regarding the disposition of all medications.

13.5 Each FSED shall maintain reference sources for identifying and describing medications. Sources may be in print, electronic format, or web-based.

13.6 Medication shall be administered only by a person legally authorized per their scope of practice.

13.7 Adverse medication reactions shall be reported immediately to the provider responsible for the patient and documented in the medical record.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 13