N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42C-11.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:42C-11.6 - Pharmaceutical services for inpatient hospice care units

(a) An inpatient hospice care provider shall employ, or have a documented agreement with, a licensed pharmacist to establish and implement written policies and procedures addressing ordering, storage, administration, disposal, and recordkeeping of drugs and biologicals.

(b) An inpatient hospice care provider shall establish and implement written policies and procedures governing:

1. The procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of all drugs and biologicals in accordance with Federal and State laws; and

2. Drug control and accountability.

(c) An inpatient hospice care provider shall maintain an emergency drug kit appropriate to the needs of the patients of the facility that is:

1. Assembled in consultation with the licensed pharmacist referenced in (a) above; and

2. Readily available for use by staff in the unit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42C-11.6