Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 56 - Behavioral Health Service Providers
Subchapter G - Services
Section I-5659 - Medications

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5659

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. A BHS provider that stores stock medications of scheduled controlled dangerous substances shall maintain:

1. a site-specific Louisiana controlled dangerous substance license in accordance with the Louisiana Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act; and

2. a United States Drug Enforcement Administration controlled substance registration for the provider in accordance with title 21 of the United States Code.

B. The provider, when applicable, shall develop, implement and comply with written policies and procedures that govern:

1. the safe administration and handling of all prescription and nonprescription medications;

2. identification of medications being brought into the premises when the provider is responsible for administering medications;

3. the storage, dispensing, if applicable, and recording and control of all medications;

4. The self-administration of all medications, that includes:
a. age limitations for self-administration;

b. order from the authorized licensed prescriber;

c. parental consent, if applicable; and

d. the manner in which the client is monitored by staff to ensure medication is taken as prescribed in the treatment plan;

5. the disposal of all discontinued and/or expired medications and containers with worn, illegible or missing labels in accordance with state and federal law and regulations;

6. the use of prescription medications including:
a. when medication is administered and monitoring of the effectiveness of the medication administered;

b. a procedure to inform clients, staff, and where appropriate, client's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each medications anticipated results, the potential benefits and side-effects as well as the potential adverse reaction that could result from not taking the medication as prescribed;

c. involving clients and, when appropriate, their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in decisions concerning medication; and

d. staff training to ensure the recognition of the potential side effects of the medication;

7. recording of medication errors and adverse drug reactions and reporting them to the clients physician or authorized prescriber;

8. the reporting of and steps to be taken to resolve discrepancies in inventory, misuse and abuse of controlled dangerous substances in accordance with federal and state law; and

9. reconciliation of all controlled dangerous substances to guard against diversion.

C. The provider shall ensure that:

1. any medication administered to a client is administered as prescribed;

2. all medications are kept in a locked cabinet, closet or room and under recommended temperature controls;

3. all controlled dangerous substances shall be kept separately from other medications in a locked cabinet or compartment accessible only to individuals authorized to administer medications;

4. current and accurate records are maintained on the receipt and disposition of all scheduled drugs;

5. schedule II, III and IV of the providers controlled dangerous substances are reconciled at least twice a day by different shifts of staff authorized to administer controlled dangerous substances;

6. medications are administered only upon receipt of written orders by paper, facsimile, or electronic transmission, or verbal orders from an authorized licensed prescriber;

7. all verbal orders are signed by the authorized licensed prescriber within 10 calendar days;

8. medications that require refrigeration are stored in a refrigerator or refrigeration unit separate from food, beverages, blood, and laboratory specimens;

9. all prescription medications are labeled to identify:
a. the client's full name;

b. the name of the medication;

c. dosage;

d. quantity and date dispensed;

e. directions for taking the medication;

f. required accessory and cautionary statements;

g. prescribers name; and

h. the expiration date, if applicable;

10. medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and interactions with other medications, food or beverages taken by the client are immediately reported to the medical director with an entry in the client's record; and

11. discrepancies in inventory of controlled dangerous substances are reported to the pharmacist.

D. BHS Providers that Dispense Medications

1. If the BHS provider dispenses medications to its clients, the provider shall:
a. provide pharmaceutical services on-site at the center; or

b. have a written agreement with a pharmaceutical provider to dispense the medications.

2. The provider shall ensure that all compounding, packaging, and dispensing of medications is:
a. accomplished in accordance with Louisiana law and Board of Pharmacy regulations; and

b. performed by or under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist currently licensed to practice in Louisiana.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.

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