059-12 Wyo. Code R. §§ 12-14 - Emergency Drug Carts (crash carts)

Emergency drug carts may be used by institutional facilities if:

(a) All drug kits are supplied, and kept up-to-date, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist;

(b) A committee composed of the PIC, nursing staff, and medical staff of the institutional facility develops a standard drug inventory, including kind and quantity of each drug;

(c) All drug kits are equipped with a breakable seal, and are secure from access by unauthorized persons;

(d) A listing of all drugs, their respective strength, quantity, and location, shall be placed on the cart in a conspicuous location. If the pharmacy which services this emergency drug cart is not located within the institutional facility, the name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy shall be displayed in a conspicuous location;

(e) All drugs are properly labeled;

(f) The drugs are distributed, pursuant to a valid order, by authorized personnel, and the pharmacist is notified of entry into the emergency drug cart; and

(g) The PIC, nursing staff, and medical staff develop and implement written policies and procedures for using emergency drug carts.

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059-12 Wyo. Code R. §§ 12-14