N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-9.1

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

Section 8:43F-9.1 - Provision of pharmaceutical services

(a) The facility shall designate a pharmaceutical consultant, who is not the pharmacy provider and who has no affiliation with the pharmacy provider.

(b) The designated pharmaceutical consultant shall be responsible, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:39, for the following:

1. Establishing written policies and procedures to ensure the safe use, labeling, storage, integrity, administration, control and accountability of all medications stored or administered by the facility;

2. Reviewing the records of all participants at least every 90 days to assure that the medication records are accurate, up-to-date and that these records indicate that medications are administered or self-administered in accordance with the prescriber's orders;

3. Reviewing records at least every 90 days to assure medication regimen, laboratory tests, special dietary requirements, and foods or natural or herbal medicines used or administered concomitantly with other medications to the same participants are monitored for potential adverse reaction, allergies, medication interaction, contraindications, rationality, medication evaluation, and test modification; and that all irregularities or recommended changes are documented on the participant's record and reported to the administrator or attending physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant;

4. Providing and documenting in-service training and consultation with staff and, if appropriate, participants of the facility as required to assure pharmaceutical and utilization compliance;

5. Devoting a minimum of one hour a month to carry out the responsibilities under this section and documenting his or her attendance at the facility; and

6. Maintaining a written record of activities, findings and recommendations.

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