N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-11.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:36-11.6 - Designation of a pharmacist

(a) The facility or program shall designate a pharmacist who shall direct pharmaceutical services and provide consultation to the physician, facility, or program staff, and residents, as needed. The pharmacist shall assist the facility or program with, at a minimum, the following:

1. The training of employees;

2. Educating residents regarding medications;

3. Establishing policies and procedures which ensure safe and appropriate self-administration of medications;

4. Reviewing medication administration records on a quarterly basis; and

5. At least quarterly, inspecting all common areas of the facility or program where medications are stored or administered, documenting any problems and proposing solutions to these problems, and maintaining records of such inspections.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-11.6