Illinois Administrative Code
Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH
Part 116 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS
Section 116.80 - Storage and Disposal of Medications
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 52, December 29, 2023
a) All medications shall be stored in locked compartments or within the locked medicine container, cabinet or closet.
b) Access to medications shall be limited to licensed personnel and authorized direct care staff. Each program shall maintain an up-to-date list of authorized direct care staff.
c) Each program shall have a written procedure for safeguarding medications kept in an individual's room or possession and shall require medications to be stored when individual safety cannot otherwise be assured.
d) All medications shall be stored in their original containers.
e) All prescription medications that are given to individuals at the direction of the physician, registered professional nurse, advanced practice nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist, or certified optometrist shall have a label with the same information as would appear on a pharmacy label in accordance with Section 22 of the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act [ 225 ILCS 85 ] to show:
f) Disposal of all medications shall be in accordance with federal and State laws.
Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 6534, effective 5/26/2017