Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76905 - Pharmaceutical Services-Staff
(a) Facilities shall retain a pharmacist who
devotes the number of hours necessary during a regularly scheduled visit for
the purpose of coordinating, supervising and reviewing the pharmaceutical
services within the facility. The pharmacist shall submit a written report on
the status of the pharmaceutical service and staff performance to the
administrator and registered nurse at least semiannually. The report shall
include a log or record of time spent in the facility. There shall be a written
agreement between the pharmacist and the facility which includes duties,
responsibilities and qualifications of the pharmacist and the responsibilities
of the facility.
(b) A pharmacist
or registered nurse shall review the drug regimen of each client at least
monthly and shall document the review in writing. If the drug regimen review is
performed by the registered nurse, a pharmacist shall review the drug regimen
at least quarterly. The review of the drug regimen of each client shall include
all drugs currently ordered, information concerning the client's condition
relating to drug therapy, medication administration records, and, where
appropriate, physician's progress notes, nurse's notes and laboratory test
results. Irregularities in drug dispensing, drug administration, potential
adverse drug reactions, allergies, interactions or contraindications, as well
as laboratory test results shall be reported to the prescriber.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208.4 and 1267.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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