048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-11

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 6-11 - Pharmaceuticals

(a) There shall be written orders signed by a physician legally authorized to prescribe for all drugs administered to mother and infant within the birthing center.

(b) There shall be policies and procedures addressing the receiving, transcribing, and implementing of orders for administration, storage and disposing of drugs.

(c) Drugs, medications, and chemicals kept in the birthing center shall be clearly labeled with drug name, strength, and expiration date.

(d) Drugs, medications, and chemicals shall be stored in locked cabinets, closets, drawers, or storerooms and made accessible only to authorized persons.

(e) Controlled substances.

• (1) Birthing Centers having narcotics shall maintain a narcotic administration record so that the disposition of any particular controlled substance can be readily traced. The date, time administered, name of administering nurse, the name and strength of the narcotic, the name of the patient and the balance remaining shall be documented in the record.

• (2) Controlled substance shall be destroyed by the Board of Pharmacy according to State Statutes and rules and regulations.

048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-11