N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-9.4

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

Section 8:43A-9.4 - Administration of medications

(a) All medications administered shall be prescribed in writing. Each written order shall specify the name of the drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration and shall be signed and dated by the prescriber.

(b) Medications shall be dispensed only in accordance with prescriber orders and all Federal and State laws and rules. Medications shall be administered only in accordance with prescriber orders, medical staff policy, and all Federal and State laws and rules by licensed or authorized medical, dental, or nursing personnel.

(c) Medications shall not be removed from their original prescription containers until the time of drug administration.

(d) Each patient shall be identified prior to drug administration.

(e) Drugs dispensed for one patient shall not be administered to another patient.

(f) Drug allergies shall be documented in the patient's medical record and on its outside front cover. Other allergies shall be documented in the patient's medical record.

(g) Medication errors and adverse drug reactions shall be reported immediately to the nurse in charge and to the prescriber, and an entry shall be made in the patient's medical record. The incident shall be reported in accordance with procedures established by the facility. The incident shall be reported to the pharmacy, in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the patient care policy committee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-9.4