Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-12.009 - Medications, Alcohol, Poisonous or Toxic Substances

(1) Poisonous or toxic substances are to be stored apart from food and other areas that would constitute a hazard to the residents. All containers containing poisonous or toxic substances must be clearly labled to indicate their contents.

(2) All toxic, poisonous, and alcoholic substances shall be kept in locked areas, such as a locked office, locked cabinet, or locked cupboard at all times when not in use. This does not apply to alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages shall be kept out of a child's reach.

(3) Medications shall be kept in locked areas, such as a locked office, locked cabinet, or locked box at all times when not in use. This is in addition to a childproof medicine bottle cap, lid, or other packaging. Exceptions are extended to adults capable of self-medication, life saving medications such as epinephrine pens, insulin, nitro glycerin, or asthma inhalers that may be needed by the resident who is capable of self-medication in an emergency due to illness or disease. Medicine containers or packaging must be clearly labeled indicating the prescribed individual's name and its contents. Medications requiring refrigeration or which are stored in a food service or food storage area, shall be stored in such a manner that they do not pose a contamination hazard to food.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-12.009

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.006(16) FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.006(6), (16) FS.

New 6-18-87, Formerly 10D-23.013, Amended 1-20-08.

New 6-18-87, Formerly 10D-23.013, Amended 1-20-08.