Storage of medications, as outlined directly above, in the hospital shall be in an area to measure not less than 100 square feet of space. This storage area is to be designated as the Medication
Preparation Area/Room, and is to have the following personality:
1. Medication Refrigerator (for storage or drugs and biologicals);2. Handwashing lavatory with hot water capability, and paper towel dispenser.3. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have self-closing self-locking door(s);4. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have its own environment control, i.e., its own thermostats and regulator of heating and air-conditioning. The air temperature in the Medication Preparation Area/Room is not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit or fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.5. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have counter-top space provided for medication preparation adequate to meet the needs of the hospital, but not less than 18 square feet of space (the hospital may ask for a variance of this requirement if medication carts are utilized with a unit-dose drug delivery system).6. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have special, securely constructed cabinet(s) or area, adequate in size, for the storage of controlled substances in the hospital (the hospital may ask for a variance of this requirement if medication carts are utilized which are equipped with securely constructed controlled substance cabinets(s).15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-40.47.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-9-17