Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76906 - Pharmaceutical Services-Equipment and Supplies
(a) Equipment and supplies, as necessary for
the provision of pharmaceutical services shall be available within the
facility. These shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Refrigerator with an accurate
thermometer.
(2) Lockable drug
cabinets, drawers, closets or rooms.
(3) Drug service trays or carts.
(4) Drug preparation counter area and
convenient water source.
(5)
Reference materials for all drugs in use in the facility which include
information on generic and brand names, available strengths and dosage forms
and pharmacological data including indications and side
effects.
(b) A supply of
legend drugs for emergency use may be stored by the facility under the
following conditions:
(1) The contents are
determined in consultation with the pharmacist, registered nurse, and a
physician who provides care to facility clients.
(2) No more than three single doses in
ampules or vials or one container of the smallest available multi-dose vial
shall be included and shall be in sealed, unused containers.
(3) Sublingual or inhalation emergency drugs
shall be limited to single, sealed containers of the smallest available
size.
(4) Not more than six drugs
in solid, oral dosage form or suppository dosage form for anti-infective,
anti-diarrheal, anti-nausea, or analgesic drugs may be stored if in sealed
containers. Not more than four doses of any one drug may be so
stored.
(5) The supply shall be
stored in a portable container which is sealed in such a manner that the tamper
proof seal must be broken to gain access. Drugs used from the kit shall be
replaced within 72 hours and the supply resealed by the pharmacist. The
pharmacist shall inspect the supply at least quarterly.
(6) The contents of the supply shall be
listed on the outside of the container.
(7) Separate records of use shall be
maintained which include the name and dose of each drug administered, the name
of the client, the date and time of administration, and the signature of the
person administering the dose.
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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