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Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the policy regarding expired medications?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the policy regarding expired medications?
What must be done with medications that have an expiration date format of 'MM-YY'?
What must be done with medications that have an expiration date format of 'MM-YY'?
How frequently will the ISB EMS Support Clerk replace medications?
How frequently will the ISB EMS Support Clerk replace medications?
What is the first step for handling 'non-controlled' expired medications?
What is the first step for handling 'non-controlled' expired medications?
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What should be done with empty IV solution bag(s) after they expire?
What should be done with empty IV solution bag(s) after they expire?
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What action must be taken by the ISB Warehouse Supervisor regarding expired pharmaceuticals?
What action must be taken by the ISB Warehouse Supervisor regarding expired pharmaceuticals?
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What happens to expired disposable non-medication medical equipment items?
What happens to expired disposable non-medication medical equipment items?
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What is one key responsibility of the Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) regarding inventory?
What is one key responsibility of the Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) regarding inventory?
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Study Notes
Medication and Equipment Expiration Policy
- All expired medications, including IV fluids and disposable EMS equipment, must be removed from inventories in compliance with Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64J.
- Station Captains are responsible for ensuring adherence to this policy and its procedures.
- The Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) must check expiration dates of all medications and IV fluids at the end of each month.
Expiration Date Guidelines
- Medications with expiration dates listed as only the month and year (e.g., 07-19) are considered expired on the last day of the specified month.
- The Inventory and Supply Bureau (ISB) EMS Support Clerk will replace expired medications weekly.
- When new medications are received, the ISB EMS Support Clerk will rotate stock to prioritize medications with the earliest expiration dates.
Handling Expired Medications
- Non-controlled expired medications (e.g., syringes, vials, tablets) must be:
- Removed from units and inventories.
- Placed in a designated tray for ISB pick up.
- Returned to the ISB warehouse and stored in a centralized expired drug bin for disposal.
- Collected by the ISB Warehouse Supervisor for pharmaceutical buy-back vendor pickup.
Handling Expired IV Solutions
- Expired IV solutions require:
- Removal from units and inventories.
- Puncturing and draining of fluids from IV bags.
- Disposal of emptied IV bags in the biohazard waste container at the station.
Handling Expired Disposable Medical Equipment
- Expired disposable non-medication items must be:
- Removed from units and inventories and disposed of in the biohazard waste container.
- Needles/sharps disposed of in the biohazard sharps container.
- Biohazard Sharps Collector disposed of in the biohazard waste container.
Expired Controlled Substances
- For expired controlled substances, contact an EMS Field Supervisor for proper exchange and replacement procedures.
- Refer to the Medical Operations Manual (MOM), Procedure 37 for detailed guidelines on controlled substances.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the compliance requirements for emergency medical services regarding the removal of expired medications and equipment as outlined in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64. Station Captains and Officers-in-Charge play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to these policies. Test your knowledge on the procedures and responsibilities related to medication expiration checks.
