D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 22. HEALTH |
SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
Chapter 22-B34. COMMUNITY RESIDENCE FACILITIES |
Section 22-B3416. MEDICATION STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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3416.1The community residence facility shall provide each resident with a means for keeping his or her medications secure and separate from those of other persons.
3416.2Pharmaceuticals requiring refrigeration shall be stored in a locked refrigerator or in a secure container within a refrigerator.
3416.3Narcotics shall be kept in locked containers or cabinets and the Residence Director shall keep a record of the kind and amount of narcotics in the possession of each resident.
3416.4Medications of each resident shall be stored in their original containers and shall not be transferred to other containers.
3416.5The Mayor shall prescribe procedures for community residence facilities to follow for the proper disposition and disposal of all medicines and narcotics on the discharge or death of the resident and when the medicines and narcotics are no longer in use.