Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 932.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Health Care Services
Section 932.15 - Proper Management of Pharmaceuticals (Required)

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.932

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Written policy and procedure shall provide for the proper management of pharmaceuticals, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, and shall address the following:

(1) A formulary specifically developed for the county correctional facility;

(2) Prescription practices which require that:

(a) psychotropic medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated as one facet of a program of therapy;

(b) "stop orders" time periods are required for all medications; and

(c) the prescribing provider re-evaluates a prescription prior to its renewal.

(3) Procedures for medication receipt, storage, dispensing and distribution;

(4) Maximum security storage and perpetual inventory of all controlled substances, syringes and needles;

(5) Dispensing of medication by properly licensed personnel in conformance with current federal and state laws;

(6) Distribution of medication by persons properly trained; and,

(7) Accountability for distributing medications in a timely manner, according to physician orders.

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