N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-9.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43A-9.1 - Provision of pharmaceutical services through an institutional pharmacy

(a) If the facility has an institutional pharmacy, the pharmacy shall be licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy and shall possess a current Drug Enforcement Administration registration and a Controlled Dangerous Substance registration from the Department in accordance with the Controlled Dangerous Substances Acts.

(b) If the facility has an institutional pharmacy, the facility shall designate a pharmacist who shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of pharmaceutical services. The pharmacist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Together with the patient care policy committee, developing and maintaining written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organizational plan, and a quality assurance program for the pharmaceutical service;

2. Participating in planning and budgeting for the pharmaceutical service;

3. Coordinating and integrating the pharmaceutical service with other patient care services to provide a continuum of care for the patient; and

4. Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for pharmacy personnel, if any, and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-9.1