059-15 Wyo. Code R. §§ 15-7 - Consultant Pharmacist Responsibilities

(a) The consultant pharmacist shall assist the long-term care facility in developing policy and procedures for the following:

(i) The manner of issuance of prescription drugs provided by a provider pharmacy to residents of the long-term care facility;

(ii) Storage, administration and record-keeping for all medications administered to residents of the long-term care facility;

(iii) Inspection of drug storage areas;

(iv) Destruction or recycling of unused or discontinued resident medications; and

(v) Continuing education for nursing personnel regarding medication administration.

(b) Resident Drug Regimen Review.

(i) The primary duty of the consultant pharmacist is to apply his/her expertise on drugs to the resident's specific situation.

(ii) The consultant pharmacist shall review each resident's medical record at least monthly. State and federal regulations shall be the minimum standards for an adequate drug regimen review.

(iii) The consultant pharmacist shall communicate with provider pharmacies to enhance resident care.

Notes

059-15 Wyo. Code R. §§ 15-7

Amended, Eff. 5/16/2017.