6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-22-14
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-22-14 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES14.1 The facility shall maintain an inventory of medications sufficient to care for the number of adult clients and newborns registered for care.14.2 The facility shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the storage, dispensing and administration of drugs and biologicals in accordance with professional standards of practice and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to, 21 CFR Section 1300, et seq., pertaining to federal drug enforcement administration requirements for controlled substances.14.3 Medication shall be administered only by a licensed nurse or the clinical staff.14.4 The facility shall monitor the expiration date of all medications.14.5 Medications maintained in the facility shall be appropriately stored and safeguarded against diversion or access by unauthorized persons.(A) Appropriate records shall be kept regarding the disposition of all medications. Expired medications shall be disposed of in accordance with state law.(B) Controlled Substances (1) Controlled substances shall be maintained in double-locked, secured cabinets. There shall be a written procedure for maintaining accountability and monitoring for diversion.(2) On-site destruction of controlled substances shall be witnessed and documented in writing by two clinically licensed individuals and destroyed in a manner that renders the controlled substances totally irretrievable.