Section 17-6104. STORAGE OF MEDICATION

 

6104.1Medications shall be stored in the original containers as dispensed by the pharmacy, and all pharmacy labels shall be intact and legible and shall not be altered.

 

6104.2The medications shall be stored according to the package insert in either a cabinet or a medication refrigerator at a temperature between thirty-six (36) and forty-six (46) degrees Fahrenheit that offers sufficient store space and lighting. The cabinet or refrigerator shall be locked when not in use.

 

6104.3Keys to each medication storage area shall be the responsibility of the trained medication employee, and shall be kept in a central safe location.

 

6104.4The key to a medication storage area shall be available only to those individuals authorized to administer medications.

 

6104.5Non-oral medications such as lotions and ointments shall be stored separately from those medications taken orally.

 

6104.6Each medication considered part of a First Aid Kit shall be stored with the First Aid Kit and not locked with the medications.

 

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As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 2581 (March 23, 2001); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3071 (April 18, 2003) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6464 (August 8, 2003) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 9242 (October 31, 2003).