N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.27

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:31-13.27 - Pharmaceutical management

(a) The adult county correctional facility's written standard operating procedures for the management of pharmaceuticals should be consistent with P.L. 2016, c. 70, and all other applicable statutes and shall also include:

1. A formulary;

2. Requirements that the facility shall adhere to regulations established by the State Board of Pharmacy regarding medications;

3. A policy regarding prescription practices which shall include, but not be limited to:

i. Prescriptions generated by consultant health providers;

ii. Blanket standing orders;

iii. Written prescriptions;

iv. Oral prescriptions; and

v. Renewal schedule of drugs.

4. Policies regarding medication dispensing and administration;

5. Policies on documenting the administration of medication; and

6. Policies regarding the maximum security storage, daily and weekly inventory, labeling, disposal upon expiration, and restocking of all controlled substances, syringes, needles and surgical instruments.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.27

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017