059-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-17

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-17 - Practitioner's Orders

(a) All orders for drugs shall be transmitted to the institutional pharmacy by electronic order entry, or by means of an order format that is capable of producing a direct copy or an electronically reproduced facsimile. A pharmacist shall review the practitioner's order before the initial dose of medication is dispensed provided that, in emergencies or when pharmacy services are not available, the medication order shall be reviewed by the pharmacist as soon as possible. Verification of the accuracy of the medication dispensed and of any transcriptions made of that order shall be documented by the initials of the pharmacist so certifying.

(b) Orders for drugs for use by inpatients shall, at a minimum, contain the patient name and location, drug name, strength, directions for use, date, and practitioner's written or electronic signature or written or electronic signature of the practitioner's agent.

(c) Orders for outpatient dispensing shall meet the requirements of chapter 2.

059-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-17