N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.71

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

Section 8.370.18.71 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

A. Drugs and biologicals must be stored, prepared and administered in accordance to acceptable standards of practice and in compliance with the New Mexico state board of pharmacy.

B. Outdated drugs and biologicals must be disposed of in accordance with methods outlined by the New Mexico state board of pharmacy.

C. One individual shall be designated responsibility for pharmaceutical services to include accountability and safeguarding.

D. Keys to the drug room or pharmacy must be made available only to personnel authorized by the individual having responsibility for pharmaceutical services.

E. Adverse reactions to medications must be reported to the physician responsible for the patient and must be documented in the patient's record.

F. Blood and blood products must be administered by only physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or physician's assistants.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.71

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024