Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-23.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 657-23.4 - Responsibilities

The pharmacist in charge and staff pharmacists in any pharmacy providing pharmaceutical services to care facility patients shall share responsibility for:

1. Dispensing drugs pursuant to a medication order for an individual resident that are properly labeled and packaged in a manner consistent with the facility's established drug delivery system and in compliance with applicable board rules for the drug delivery system.

2. Affixing labels to each container of drugs for residents in care facilities, in compliance with 657-Chapter 22 or rule 657-6.10 (126,155A), 657-23.13 (124,155A), or 657-23.14 (124,155A).

3. Maintaining records as required by law and maintaining accurate control over and accountability for all drugs and prescription devices.

4. Complying with a drug recall procedure, established pursuant to rule 657-8.3 (155A), that protects the health and safety of residents.

5. Providing 24-hour emergency service either directly or by contract with another pharmacy.

6. Conducting prospective drug use review pursuant to rule 657-8.21 (155A) and subrule 23.5(1).

7. Providing sufficient and accurate information to facility staff regarding the appropriate administration and use of all dispensed drugs and devices.

8. Communicating with the consultant pharmacist and the facility staff regarding concerns and resolution thereof.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-23.4

Amended by IAB April 15, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 21, effective 5/20/2015

Amended by IAB June 20, 2018/Volume XL, Number 26, effective 7/25/2018