N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.24.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.19.24.10 - CONSULTANT PHARMACIST

Any EMS licensed by the Board is required to have a consultant pharmacist as defined in 16 NMAC 19.4.11. In addition, the consultant pharmacist shall:

A. review all instances in which controlled substances were used, and review all or a sample of instances in which other drugs were used, at least every 90 days;

B. report in writing any exceptions to the Medical Director and the chief executive within 24 hours upon learning of same;

C. otherwise make a written report to the Medical Director and chief executive at least annually on the EMS's drug handling practices, including corrective action taken on exception; and

D. such reports shall be available for review by the Board upon request.

E. the consultant pharmacist will develop policies and procedures for EMS regarding the following:

(a) functions of consultant pharmacist;

(b) formulary;

(c) security of drugs;

(d) equipment;

(e) universal precautions;

(f) licensing;

(g) drug storage;

(h) packaging and repackaging;

(i) distribution records;

(j) document use of expired drugs for training;

(k) administration and/or patient care records;

(l) storage of drugs in jump kits;

(m) drug destruction and records;

(n) drug and device procurement;

(o) receipt of drugs and devices;

(p) delivery of drugs and devices;

(q) designate items to be included in jump kits, define par levels of drugs, storage conditions and locations where the jump kits are in use.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.24.10

12-15-99; 16.19.24.10 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.24.10, 03-30-02