New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 11 - CRISIS TRIAGE CENTERS
Section 8.321.11.35 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Pharmacological services shall be provided only on order by a prescribing professional and in accordance with the terms and conditions of such professional's license. These services may be administered or monitored, if self administered, by nursing staff.
B. The CTC shall establish and implement policies, procedures and practices that guide the safe and effective use of medications and shall, at a minimum, address the following:
C. There shall be no standing orders for psychotropic medication.
D. Medication distribution stations shall be in accordance with standards set forth by the New Mexico board of pharmacy.
E. Drugs and biologicals must be stored, prepared and administered in accordance to acceptable standards of practice and in compliance with the New Mexico state board of pharmacy.
F. Outdated drugs and biologicals must be disposed of in accordance with methods outlined by the New Mexico state board of pharmacy.
G. One individual shall be designated responsible for pharmaceutical services to include accountability and safeguarding.
H. Keys to the drug room or pharmacy must be made available only to personnel authorized by the individual having responsibility for pharmaceutical services.
I. Adverse reactions to medications must be reported to the physician responsible for the patient and must be documented in the patient's record.