N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42-6.3

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

Section 8:42-6.3 - Pharmacy and supplies

(a) An agency shall establish written policies and procedures governing pharmacy and supplies that are reviewed annually, revised as needed, and implemented, which include at least the following:

1. Provision for routine supplies, including the contents, locations, and frequency of checking (including checking of expiration dates) of emergency supplies;

2. Requirements for the purchase, storage, handling, safeguarding, accountability, use, and disposition of medications in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Rules (N.J.A.C. 13:39), the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1970 (Title II, P.L. 91-513), and the New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1970 (24:21-1 et seq.) and amendments thereto;

3. Procedures for documenting all drug administration; and

4. Reporting and documenting medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

(b) The agency shall provide current pharmaceutical reference materials and sources of information to staff.

(c) An agency shall comply with 45:11-49.1 entitled, "Provision, administration of certain non-controlled drugs to home health patients," and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto by the New Jersey Board of Nursing in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42-6.3

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 1445(a), effective 7/18/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2546(a), effective 12/18/2023