6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-24-9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1011-1-24-9 - STORAGE OF MEDICATION

9.1 All medication shall be stored on-site including medication that is placed in a medication reminder box and filled by staff, a family member or other designated person.

9.2 All controlled substances shall be stored under double lock, counted and signed for at the end of every shift in the presence of either two (2) QMAPS or a QMAP and a qualified manager.

(A) If the above procedure is not possible, the QMAP going off-duty shall count and sign for the controlled substances and the next on-duty QMAP shall verify the count and sign. If the count cannot be verified, the discrepancy shall be immediately reported to the facility administrator.

9.3 All prescription and non-prescription medication shall be maintained and stored in a manner that ensures the safety of all residents or clients.

9.4 Medication shall not be stored with disinfectants, insecticides, bleaches, household cleaning solutions, or poisons.

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