Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76894 - Pharmaceutical Services - Requirements
(a) Pharmaceutical services shall include,
but are 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 for immediate use 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, such drugs shall be
available and administered within two hours of the time ordered. Drugs ordered
for immediate use 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 prescriptions shall
be available when needed.
(2) A drug distribution system which includes
ordering and administration or disposal of medications.
(3) 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.
(4) Upon admission of the
client, a medication history of prescription and nonprescription drugs used
shall be obtained by a licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse, psychiatric
technician or pharmacist. If not taken by a pharmacist, the pharmacist shall
review the history and document such review in the unit client record within 30
days of admission.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1267.7, 1275 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276, 131051, 131052 and 131053, Health and Safety Code.
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