South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-93 - Standards for Licensing Facilities for Chemically Dependent or Addicted Persons
Sec2 61-93.1200 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Section 61-93.1200.1207 - Disposition of Medications (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-93.1200.1207

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. The Facility shall release Medications to the Patient upon Discharge, unless specifically prohibited by the ordering Physician or Authorized Healthcare Provider.

B. Patient's Medications shall be destroyed by the Facility Administrator or his or her designee or returned to dispensing pharmacy when:

1. Medication has deteriorated or exceeded its safe shelf-life; and

2. Unused portions remain due to death, Discharge, or discontinuance of the Medications. Medications that have been discontinued by order may be stored for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days provided they are stored separately from current Medications.

C. The destruction of Medication shall occur within five (5) days of the above-mentioned circumstances, be witnessed by the Administrator or his or her designee, and the mode of destruction indicated.

D. The destruction of controlled substances Medications shall be accomplished only by the Administrator or his or her designee on-site and witnessed by a Licensed Nurse or pharmacist, or by returning them to the dispensing pharmacy and obtaining a receipt from the pharmacy.

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