Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-15.5 - Security
The pharmacy shall be located in an area or areas that provide for effective control against theft of, diversion of, and unauthorized access to prescription drugs and pharmacy records. The following conditions shall be met to ensure appropriate control over drugs and chemicals in the pharmacy:
(1)
Locked
areas. All areas occupied by the correctional pharmacy or where drugs
or devices are maintained or stored shall be lockable by a key, combination, or
electronic device so as to prevent access by unauthorized personnel and shall
be locked when unoccupied or unattended.
(2)Access when pharmacist
absent. Pursuant to rule
657-8.3
(155A), the pharmacy shall have policies and procedures for the security of the
correctional pharmacy. Policies and procedures shall identify who will have
access to the pharmacy, what areas may be accessed, and the procedures to be
followed for obtaining drugs and chemicals when the pharmacist is absent from
the pharmacy.
(3)
Pharmacist responsibility. Each pharmacist, while on duty,
shall be responsible for the security of the correctional pharmacy. This
responsibility includes provisions for effective control against theft of,
diversion of, or unauthorized access to prescription drugs or devices,
controlled substances, records for such drugs and devices, and patient records
as provided in 657-Chapter 21 and rule
657-8.16
(124,155A). A pharmacist shall be on site during all times that the pharmacy is
open.
(4)Drugs in the
correctional facility. All drugs distributed from the pharmacy to
areas of the correctional facility for subsequent administration to patients
shall be kept in locked storage when not in use. Policies and procedures shall
identify the qualified individuals who are authorized to access these drugs and
the process to be followed for their removal.
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