Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-50-8 - Medication Administration Requirements8.1. The service provider shall make provisions for the administration or self-administration of medicines and drugs according to physician orders in compliance with applicable state laws.8.2. The container label of each prescription drug shall be legible, legally dispensed and labeled for the resident for whom it has been prescribed. When the prescriber's directions change, the container shall be relabeled by a licensed pharmacist or there shall be a written document signed and dated by the physician to verify the change in a medication prescription. All medications shall be kept in their original labeled containers and shall be labeled in accordance with the rules of the West Virginia board of pharmacy and in a manner that the name and strength of medication, manufacturer name, lot number, and expiration date can be readily identified.8.3. All medications shall be kept in a locked cabinet or other storage receptacle and accessible only to the staff responsible for medications.