6 CCR 1011-1-20-14 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

14.1 The ambulatory surgical center shall implement methods, procedures and controls which ensure the appropriation, acquisition, storage, dispensing and administration of drugs and biological in accordance with the Colorado Board of Pharmacy regulations at 3 CCR 719-1 and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations, whether it provides its own pharmaceutical services or makes other legal and appropriate arrangements for obtaining necessary pharmaceuticals.

14.2 Medications shall not be administered to patients unless ordered by a physician or other legally authorized practitioner. The orders shall be in writing or, if given verbally, shall be promptly reduced to writing and signed by the practitioner in accordance with center procedure.

14.3 Medications maintained in the center shall be appropriately stored and safeguarded against diversion or access by unauthorized persons. Appropriate records shall be kept regarding the disposition of all medications.

14.4 Each center shall maintain reference sources for identifying and describing medications. Sources may be in electronic format or web-based.

14.5 Medication shall be administered only by a licensed nurse or physician.

14.6 Blood, blood products and parenteral solutions shall be administered only by physicians or registered nurses.

14.7 Adverse medication reactions shall be reported immediately to the physician responsible for the patient and documented in the medical record.

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