Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72355 - Pharmaceutical Service-Requirements
(a) Pharmaceutical service shall include, but
is not limited to, the following:
(1)
Obtaining necessary drugs including the availability of 24-hour prescription
service on a prompt and timely basis as follows:
(A) Drugs ordered "Stat" that are not
available in the facility emergency drug supply shall be available and
administered within one hour of the time ordered during normal pharmacy hours.
For those hours during which the pharmacy is closed, drugs ordered "Stat" shall
be available and administered within two hours of the time ordered. Drugs
ordered "Stat" which are available in the emergency drug supply shall be
administered immediately.
(B)
Anti-infectives and drugs used to treat severe pain, nausea, agitation,
diarrhea or other severe discomfort shall be available and administered within
four hours of the time ordered.
(C)
Except as indicated above, all new drug orders shall be available on the same
day ordered unless the drug would not normally be started until the next
day.
(D) Refill of prescription
drugs shall be available when needed.
(2) Dispensing of drugs and
biologicals.
(3) Monitoring the
drug distribution system which includes ordering, dispensing and administering
of medication.
(4) Provision of
consultative and other services furnished by pharmacists which assist in the
development, coordination, supervision and review of the pharmaceutical
services within the facility.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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