S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.1300.1308

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-17.1300.1308 - Emergency Medications (II)

A. Each facility shall maintain, upon the advice and written approval of the Medical Director and consultant pharmacist, an emergency medication kit or cart of designated medicines and equipment at each staff work area for the use of physicians or other legally authorized healthcare providers in treating the emergency needs of residents. As an exception, the facility may determine that one (1) emergency medication kit can be readily accessible to, and adequately meet the needs of two (2) or more staff work areas. If such is the case, the facility's written policies shall include the location(s) of the emergency medication kit(s) and the justification for this determination. There shall not be less than one (1) emergency medication kit on each resident floor.

B. The emergency medication kit or cart shall be sealed and stored in a secured area to prevent unauthorized access and to assure a proper environment for preservation of the medications within, but in such a manner as to allow immediate access.

C. An inventory of medications maintained in the kit shall be attached to or placed in the kit. Another inventory list shall be maintained at the staff work area for quick reference.

D. Whenever the emergency medication kit or cart is opened, the use of contents shall be documented by the nursing staff and it shall be restocked and resealed by the pharmacist within four (4) business days.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.1300.1308

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.