South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:07 - Health care services
Section 46:11:07:12 - Medication destruction - Documentation
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The destruction of medication may only be done in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Medications that are not controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B may be destroyed in the facility by a professional nurse and another witness or returned to the pharmacy; and
(2) Medications that are controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B must be destroyed in the facility, witnessed by two persons, both of whom are a nurse or pharmacist.
Each provider of direct HCB services shall have policies and procedures that include the methods and documentation of medication destruction in accordance with § 44:70:07:06.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1), 36-9-28(10).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-28(10).
