10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 10.I

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 144-118-10.I - Pharmacy Services

The facility shall:

09/01/07 10.I.1. Provide current [no more than three (3) years old] reference material for staff to use as a resource for information regarding the administration and use of medication;

09/01/07 10.I.2. Develop policies and procedures with input from the pharmacist, physician and nurse to govern the administration and handling of drugs, to include but not be limited to:

a. Identification and administration of medications;

b. Drug storage and security measures;

c. Staff qualifications for medication administration;

d. Recording of medication administration;

e. Reporting of drug errors and reactions;

f. Self administration of drugs; and

g. The use of drugs by clients while not under the direct care of the facility.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 10.I