New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 19 - PHARMACISTS
Part 19 - HOME CARE SERVICES
Section 16.19.19.9 - DRUG STORAGE

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.19.19.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. There shall be adequate space for the proper storage of drugs provided with proper ventilation, lighting, temperature controls and refrigeration.

B. Dangerous drugs must be stored in a special locked space which provides adequate security.

C. Purchase, storage and control of drugs shall be designed to prevent having outdated, deteriorated or impure drugs in the facility.

D. Access to the drug storage area shall be limited to authorized employees.

E. Dangerous drugs shall be stored at the Home Care Service's licensed location except that small quantities of dangerous drugs, not to exceed the quantity necessary to meet the needs for a 96 hour period, may be possessed and transported, to other locations by authorized employees of the Home Care Service.

(1) The quantities of dangerous drugs allowed to be in the possession of authorized employees for administration will be included in the Home Care Service's policy and procedure manual and requests for change must be approved by the Board.

(2) A list of authorized employees shall be made available at the request of the Board or its' staff.

(3) A record of all dangerous drugs issued to authorized employees will be kept for a period of three years and will include the following:
(a) Date issued;

(b) Name of authorized employee;

(c) Name and strength of dangerous drugs issued;

(d) Quantity of dangerous drug issued.

F. A record listing the following information shall be kept to account for the administration of all dangerous drugs.

(1) Date of administration;

(2) Name of patient;

(3) Name of dangerous drug;

(4) Dose or amount administered;

(5) Name of practitioner ordering administration;

(6) Name of licensed person administering dangerous drug.

G. Home Care services are required to have a consultant pharmacist who shall visit the service on no less than a quarterly basis.

H. In order to purchase and store any controlled substances, the services must obtain a separate state controlled substance registration and DEA controlled substance registration. These registrations are to be issued under the name of the facility and physician.

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