D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B10123

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B10123 - MEDICATION STORAGE

10123.1

Medication that is entrusted to the ALR for storage shall be stored in accordance with the requirements of §904 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 44-109.04) and the following:

(a) Each medication shall be stored under proper conditions of light and temperature as indicated on its label; and

(b) Medication requiring refrigeration shall be maintained in a refrigerator that is secured and used exclusively for the storage of medication. The key to the refrigerator shall be kept on the person of the employee on duty who is responsible for administering the medications within.

10123.2

Medication taken from the ALR's storage space for delivery to a resident or elsewhere shall not leave the immediate control of the employee delivering it unless the medication is secured with a locking mechanism or the delivery has been completed. The key to the lock must be kept on the person of the employee who is responsible for delivering the medication for the duration of the delivery.

10123.3

An ALR shall keep a current record of each prescription and non-prescription medication and dietary supplement kept by a resident in his or her living unit pursuant to §904(e)(8) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 44-109.04(e)(8) ), which shall be retained in the resident'shealthcare record and include:

(a) Name of the medication;

(b) Strength of medication and quantity;

(c) Lot number; and

(d) If a prescribed medication:

(1) Name of prescriber;

(2) Name and phone number of the pharmacy that filled the prescription;

(3) Date the prescription was filled; and

(4) The frequency and directions for use provided by the prescriber.

10123.4

In the event of voluntary or involuntary discharge, the ALR shall notify and attempt to return all medications to the resident (or surrogate) or a caregiver at the time of discharge, unless return of the medication is prohibited by federal or other District law.If the resident's medications can't be returned or remains unclaimed for more than thirty (30) days after the resident has been discharged, the medication shall be considered abandoned and destroyed. Witness and documentation of the destruction shall be in accordance with the §904 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 44-109.04) and applicable District law.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B10123

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 005591 (June 8, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3717 (4/3/2020)