N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-9.3

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

Section 8:43F-9.3 - Pharmacy reporting policies and procedures

(a) The consultant pharmacist shall report any irregularities to the director of nursing services, who shall report to the administrator and the attending physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant. These reports shall be acted upon.

(b) Medication allergies shall be documented in the participant's medical record and on its outside front cover and communicated to the provider or dispensing pharmacy.

(c) Medication errors and adverse reactions shall be reported immediately to the director of nursing services or the alternate to the director of nursing services, and a description of the error or adverse medication reaction shall be entered into the medical record before the end of the employee shift. If the participant has erroneously received medication, the participant's physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant who prescribed the medication shall be notified immediately. If a medication error originated in the pharmacy, the pharmacy shall be notified immediately.

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