Rule 15-16-1-48.15.3 - Storage of Prescription MedicationsProper storage of all prescription medications shall be provided.
1. All residents' prescription medications shall be stored in a secured area. The area shall be kept locked when not in use, with responsibility for the key designated in writing.2. The prescription medication storage area shall be well-lighted, well-ventilated, and kept in a clean and orderly fashion. The temperature of the medication storage area should not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any time.3. A refrigerator shall be provided for the storage of prescription medications requiring refrigeration. If the refrigerator houses food or beverages, the residents' prescription medications shall be stored in a covered container or separate compartment. All refrigerators shall be equipped with thermometers.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.15.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13