Rule 20.27.255 - PHARMACEUTICALS(1) The facility must have written policy, procedure and practice approved by the department which provide for the proper management of pharmaceuticals and address the following subjects: (a) a formulary developed for the facility;(b) prescription practices, including requirements that:(i) psychotropic medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated as one facet of a program of therapy;(ii) "stop order" time periods are required for all medications; and(iii) the prescribing provider reevaluates a prescription prior to its renewal;(c) procedures for medication receipt, storage, dispensing and administration or distribution;(d) maximum security storage and periodic inventory of all controlled substances, syringes and needles;(e) dispensing of medicine in conformance with appropriate federal and state law;(f) administration of medication by persons properly trained and under the supervision of the health authority and facility administrator or designee; and(g) accountability for administering or distributing medications in a timely manner, according to physician orders.Mont. Admin. r. 20.27.255
NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2629, Eff. 9/10/99.53-30-604, MCA; IMP, 53-30-604, MCA;