Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 20 - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20.27 - PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Subchapter 20.27.2 - Licensing
Rule 20.27.255 - PHARMACEUTICALS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 20.27.255
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The facility must have written policy, procedure and practice approved by the department which provide for the proper management of pharmaceuticals and address the following subjects:
(a) a formulary developed for the
facility;
(b) prescription
practices, including requirements that:
(i)
psychotropic medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated as one
facet of a program of therapy;
(ii)
"stop order" time periods are required for all medications; and
(iii) the prescribing provider reevaluates a
prescription prior to its renewal;
(c) procedures for medication receipt,
storage, dispensing and administration or distribution;
(d) maximum security storage and periodic
inventory of all controlled substances, syringes and needles;
(e) dispensing of medicine in conformance
with appropriate federal and state law;
(f) administration of medication by persons
properly trained and under the supervision of the health authority and facility
administrator or designee; and
(g)
accountability for administering or distributing medications in a timely
manner, according to physician orders.
53-30-604, MCA; IMP, 53-30-604, MCA;
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