S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.1600.1607

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-78.1600.1607 - Medication Storage (I)

A. A Hospice Facility shall properly store and safeguard medications to prevent access by unauthorized persons. Expired or discontinued medications shall not be stored with current medications. Storage areas shall be secured and of sufficient size for clean and orderly storage. Storage areas shall not be located near sources of heat, humidity, or other hazards that may negatively impact medication effectiveness or shelf life. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be stored in a refrigerator at the temperature established by the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be kept in a secured refrigerator used exclusively for medications, or in a secured manner, such as a Lock Box, in which medications are separated from other items kept in a refrigerator.

B. A Hospice Facility shall store medications:

1. Separately from poisonous substances or body fluids;

2. In a manner that provides for separation between topical and oral medications and separation of each individual patient's medication.

C. A Hospice Facility shall maintain a record of the stock and distribution of all controlled substances in such a manner that the disposition of each dose of any particular item may be readily traced.

D. Any stock of legend medications or biologicals shall be maintained in a Hospice Facility by the Hospice, and the Hospice Facility shall obtain and maintain a valid, current pharmacy permit from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Otherwise, Legend medications shall not be stored except those specifically prescribed for individual patients. Nonlegend medications which may be purchased without a prescription such as aspirin, milk of magnesia and mineral oil, may be retained as stock by a Hospice for administration as ordered by the attending physician.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.1600.1607

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.