Section 61-07-01-14 - Pharmacist first dose review1. A hospital pharmacy must have a pharmacist review all medication order prior to the first dose being administered to the patient. Policies and procedures must be put into place to ensure compliance.2. Either a pharmacist onsite or the use of hospital telepharmacy services will be sufficient to comply with the requirement.3. This provision does not apply to the following situations: a. When the physician controls the ordering, dispensing, and administration of the drug, such as in the operating room, endoscopy suite, or emergency room.b. When time does not permit the pharmacist's review, such as with "stat" orders or when the clinical status of the patient would be significantly compromised by the delay resulting from the pharmacist's review of the order.4. Each hospital pharmacy must be in compliance with this rule by June 30, 2013.N.D. Admin Code 61-07-01-14
Effective October 1, 2012.General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-15-10(9), 43-15-10(14)
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-15-10(9), 43-15-10(14)