Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-14-.14 - INSPECTIONS

The pharmacist in charge shall be responsible (personally or by qualified designee) for documented inspections, at minimum quarterly, of all drugs, devices and related materials dispensed by the long-term care pharmacy practice site and delivered to the long-term care facility. Records of such inspections shall be dated, signed and maintained so as to be readily retrievable at the pharmacy practice site for at least two (2) years. These inspections must assure the following:

(1) Thermolabile drugs are stored at the proper temperature;

(2) Drugs, devices and related materials requiring special storage conditions to ensure their stability are properly stored;

(3) There are no outdated or deteriorated drugs, devices or related materials;

(4) All drugs, devices and related materials are properly labeled;

(5) Emergency drugs, devices and related materials are properly stored; and

(6) Medicine cabinets, carts and storage areas are accessible to authorized personnel only.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-14-.14

New rule filed November 22, 2016; effective 2/20/2017.

Authority: T.C.A. § 63-10-304.