N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-10.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:43-10.2 - Designation of a consultant pharmacist

(a) The facility shall designate a consultant pharmacist who shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of pharmaceutical services. The consultant pharmacist may be the director of pharmaceutical services or pharmacist provider. The consultant pharmacist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Training of employees;

2. Educating staff and residents regarding medications;

3. Establishing policies and procedures which ensure safe and appropriate self-administration of medications;

4. Medication regimen review signed by the consultant pharmacist at least quarterly; and

5. Inspecting all areas in the facility where medications are stored and maintaining records of such inspections.

(b) The consultant pharmacist shall be present in the facility at least quarterly and shall provide written reports to the administrator and to the health maintenance and monitoring nurse.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-10.2