N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.7.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.19.7.12 - DRUG INFORMATION

A. The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for provision of drug information to the staff and patients of the healthcare facility. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for providing in-service education to the facility's professional staff. In-service activities shall be documented.

B. The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for maintaining up-to-date reference materials or electronic access to reference publications commensurate with the scope of practice. At a minimum, these references will include the current editions of:

(1) a drug interactions text;

(2) an injectable drug text;

(3) a general drug information text; and

(4) New Mexico Pharmacy Law and Rules and Regulations and all available revisions.

C. The telephone number of a regional Poison and Drug Information Center shall be posted in all areas where medications are stored.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.7.12

08-16-99; 16.19.7.12 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.7.12, 03-30-02