An employee of a home health agency who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport drugs in a sealed portable container under this chapter only if the home health agency has established written policies and procedures to ensure the following:
(1) That the container is handled properly with respect to storage, transportation, and temperature stability.(2) That a drug is removed from the container only on the written or oral order of a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant.(3) That the administration of a drug in the container is performed in accordance with a specific treatment protocol.(4) That the home health agency maintains a written record of the dates and times the container is in the possession of a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse.(5) That the home health agency require an employee who possesses the container to submit a daily accounting of all drugs and devices in the container to the home health agency in writing.Amended by P.L. 207-2021,SEC. 17, eff. 4/29/2021.As added by P.L. 105-1998, SEC.2.