Section 15-7 - Consultant Pharmacist Responsibilities (a) The consultant pharmacist shall assist the long-term care facility in developing policy and procedures for the following: - (i) The manner of issuance of prescription drugs provided by a provider pharmacy to residents of the long-term care facility;
- (ii) Storage, administration and record-keeping for all medications administered to residents of the long-term care facility;
- (iii) Inspection of drug storage areas;
- (iv) Destruction or recycling of unused or discontinued resident medications; and
- (v) Continuing education for nursing personnel regarding medication administration.
(b) Resident Drug Regimen Review. - (i) The primary duty of the consultant pharmacist is to apply his/her expertise on drugs to the resident's specific situation.
- (ii) The consultant pharmacist shall review each resident's medical record at least monthly. State and federal regulations shall be the minimum standards for an adequate drug regimen review.
- (iii) The consultant pharmacist shall communicate with provider pharmacies to enhance resident care.
059-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-7