Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
Subchapter P - PHARMACY SERVICES
Section 554.1510 - Emergency Medication Kits
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Stocks of inventoried emergency medications may be kept in facilities.
(1) Emergency medication kits must be maintained in compliance with 22 TAC § 291.121(b) (relating to Remote Pharmacy Services), with the exception of emergency medication kits in veterans homes, as defined by Natural Resources Code, § 164.002. In veterans homes, a United States Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacy or another federally operated pharmacy may maintain emergency medication kits.
(2) Facilities must have contracts with the pharmacy that provides the emergency medication kit. The contract must outline the services to be provided by the pharmacy and the responsibilities and accountabilities of each party in fulfilling the terms of the contract in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.