Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-2-17-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-2-17-.03 - Operating Procedures

(1) Ordering Drugs.

(a) Drugs will be ordered preferably on a monthly basis with the frequency of ordering not exceeding two drug orders per month.

(b) Drug order forms (Form 186 Revised 02-14-91) will be supplied and should be used to order drugs or a center may use a computer generated form that contains the same information. As an alternative to written orders mailed to the Department, orders may be FAXED to the Department. The Department FAX number is (205) 240-3195.

(c) Emergency telephone orders will be accepted and processed, but must be followed by a confirmation copy of the request and a statement from the Center Director declaring the phone order as having been an emergency.

(d) Orders for Schedule II drugs will be ordered on the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) 222 order form.

(e) Inventory should be maintained in such supply as to cover the anticipated usage between normal drug order intervals.

Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-2-17-.03

Amended: Filed March 30, 1993.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.