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What is the primary responsibility of the pharmacy in ensuring patient health and safety?
What is the primary responsibility of the pharmacy in ensuring patient health and safety?
What type of units must be used to measure patient weight?
What type of units must be used to measure patient weight?
What is a requirement for pediatric dosing resources?
What is a requirement for pediatric dosing resources?
Who is responsible for ensuring that up-to-date drug information reference systems are available to the professional staff?
Who is responsible for ensuring that up-to-date drug information reference systems are available to the professional staff?
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What is a requirement for the director of the pharmacy?
What is a requirement for the director of the pharmacy?
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What is a responsibility of the pharmacy in conjunction with the medical staff?
What is a responsibility of the pharmacy in conjunction with the medical staff?
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Who is responsible for compounding, preparing, labeling, or dispensing drugs in a hospital?
Who is responsible for compounding, preparing, labeling, or dispensing drugs in a hospital?
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What is the purpose of maintaining repacking and inventory records in the pharmacy?
What is the purpose of maintaining repacking and inventory records in the pharmacy?
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What is the maximum supply of prescribed medications that can be delivered to or available in the patient care area at any time?
What is the maximum supply of prescribed medications that can be delivered to or available in the patient care area at any time?
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What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for emergency kits and emergency carts?
What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for emergency kits and emergency carts?
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What is required for the storage of controlled substances?
What is required for the storage of controlled substances?
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Who is responsible for checking floor stock medications at least monthly?
Who is responsible for checking floor stock medications at least monthly?
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What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for documenting, reviewing, and reporting dispensing errors?
What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for documenting, reviewing, and reporting dispensing errors?
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What is required for the labeling of single unit packages of medication in the unit-dose drug distribution system?
What is required for the labeling of single unit packages of medication in the unit-dose drug distribution system?
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What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for procuring drugs on a routine basis?
What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for procuring drugs on a routine basis?
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What is required for the physical facilities of the hospital pharmacy?
What is required for the physical facilities of the hospital pharmacy?
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What should pediatric dosing be based on?
What should pediatric dosing be based on?
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How often should a formulary be reviewed and updated?
How often should a formulary be reviewed and updated?
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What is the purpose of evaluating clinical data concerning new drugs or preparations?
What is the purpose of evaluating clinical data concerning new drugs or preparations?
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What should be monitored for adherence to hospital policies and procedures?
What should be monitored for adherence to hospital policies and procedures?
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What should be kept accurate and current records of?
What should be kept accurate and current records of?
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What is the purpose of a medication record or drug profile for each inpatient?
What is the purpose of a medication record or drug profile for each inpatient?
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What should the quality assurance program monitor and improve?
What should the quality assurance program monitor and improve?
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What is the director's role in the hospital's overall quality assurance program?
What is the director's role in the hospital's overall quality assurance program?
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What should drugs and biologicals be controlled and distributed in accordance with?
What should drugs and biologicals be controlled and distributed in accordance with?
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What is the purpose of the pharmaceutical service?
What is the purpose of the pharmaceutical service?
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What is the primary role of the pharmacy director in conjunction with the medical staff?
What is the primary role of the pharmacy director in conjunction with the medical staff?
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What is a requirement for the storage of pharmaceuticals in a hospital?
What is a requirement for the storage of pharmaceuticals in a hospital?
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What is a key aspect of pediatric dosing resources?
What is a key aspect of pediatric dosing resources?
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What is the purpose of having up-to-date drug information reference systems available to the professional staff?
What is the purpose of having up-to-date drug information reference systems available to the professional staff?
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What is a key responsibility of the pharmacy in ensuring patient health and safety?
What is a key responsibility of the pharmacy in ensuring patient health and safety?
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What is a requirement for the pharmacy director's employment?
What is a requirement for the pharmacy director's employment?
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What is the primary consideration for pediatric dosing?
What is the primary consideration for pediatric dosing?
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What is the frequency for reviewing and updating the formulary?
What is the frequency for reviewing and updating the formulary?
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What is the purpose of evaluating clinical data concerning new drugs or preparations?
What is the purpose of evaluating clinical data concerning new drugs or preparations?
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What is the primary responsibility of the pharmaceutical service?
What is the primary responsibility of the pharmaceutical service?
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What is the purpose of maintaining accurate records of transactions in the pharmacy?
What is the purpose of maintaining accurate records of transactions in the pharmacy?
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What is the role of the director in the hospital's quality assurance program?
What is the role of the director in the hospital's quality assurance program?
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What is the purpose of the quality assurance program in the pharmaceutical service?
What is the purpose of the quality assurance program in the pharmaceutical service?
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What is the purpose of maintaining a medication record or drug profile for each inpatient?
What is the purpose of maintaining a medication record or drug profile for each inpatient?
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What is the primary consideration for the distribution of drugs in the hospital?
What is the primary consideration for the distribution of drugs in the hospital?
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What is the role of the pharmaceutical service in monitoring and evaluating patient services?
What is the role of the pharmaceutical service in monitoring and evaluating patient services?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all packing and repacking of medications are performed in the pharmacy?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all packing and repacking of medications are performed in the pharmacy?
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What is the maximum supply of prescribed medications that can be delivered to or available in the patient care area at any time?
What is the maximum supply of prescribed medications that can be delivered to or available in the patient care area at any time?
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What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for emergency kits and emergency carts?
What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for emergency kits and emergency carts?
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What should be reported to the director and the medical staff, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws?
What should be reported to the director and the medical staff, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws?
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What is required for the storage of drugs and biologicals?
What is required for the storage of drugs and biologicals?
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What is the purpose of maintaining repacking and inventory records in the pharmacy?
What is the purpose of maintaining repacking and inventory records in the pharmacy?
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Who is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the unit-dose drug distribution system?
Who is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the unit-dose drug distribution system?
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What is required for the labeling of single unit packages of medication in the unit-dose drug distribution system?
What is required for the labeling of single unit packages of medication in the unit-dose drug distribution system?
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What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for procuring drugs on a routine basis?
What is the purpose of developing and implementing policies and procedures for procuring drugs on a routine basis?
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What should be developed and implemented to provide for the availability of drugs and biologicals during periods of time when a pharmacist may not be immediately available?
What should be developed and implemented to provide for the availability of drugs and biologicals during periods of time when a pharmacist may not be immediately available?
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Study Notes
Pharmaceutical Services
- Pharmaceutical services must be available at all times on hospital premises to meet patient needs.
- A registered pharmacist must direct the pharmacy, which must be registered and operated according to article 137 of the New York State Education Law.
Organization and Direction
- The pharmacy director is responsible for ensuring patient health and safety through the organization, management, and operation of the service.
- The director ensures the proper selection, storage, preparation, distribution, use, control, disposal, and accountability of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
- The director must employ a full-time or part-time basis based on hospital needs.
Pharmaceutical Service Responsibilities
- Ensure patient weight is measured in metric units.
- Provide up-to-date drug information reference systems and pediatric dosing resources.
- Establish and review a formulary at least annually to ensure quality pharmaceuticals at reasonable costs.
- Establish standards for investigational drugs and research, evaluate new drugs, and review floor stock medication.
Pharmacy Operations
- Implement a unit-dose distribution system by October 1, 1990.
- Ensure adequate numbers of registered pharmacists and qualified personnel for 24/7 services.
- Supervise drug storage, preparation, and dispensing, and monitor adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
Record Keeping and Quality Assurance
- Maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions, including drug control, patient charging, and controlled substance inventory.
- Provide drug monitoring services, including medication records and drug profiles, for inpatients.
- Establish a quality assurance program to monitor personnel qualifications, training, and performance.
Operation and Service Delivery
- Control and distribute drugs according to written policies and procedures to maximize patient safety and quality of care.
- Perform compounding, preparation, labeling, or dispensing of drugs by licensed pharmacists or pharmacy interns.
- Repack and label medications according to State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Unit-Dose Drug Distribution System
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for unit-dose distribution.
- Ensure each patient has their own receptacle with labeled medications.
- Limit medication supply to 72 hours in patient care areas.
- Identify methods for procuring drugs in routine, emergency, and disaster situations.
Emergency Kits and Carts
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for emergency kits and carts.
- Ensure emergency kits are secure, accessible, and specific to service locations.
- Specify locations, contents, and checking frequencies for emergency kits.
Drug Availability and Control
- Provide for drug availability during periods when a pharmacist is not immediately available.
- Automatically stop drugs not specifically prescribed after a specified time.
- Document, review, and report dispensing errors, adverse drug reactions, and drug defects.
Physical Facilities
- Provide facilities for storage, safeguarding, preparation, and dispensing of drugs.
- Store floor stock medications in locked storage areas and check them at least monthly.
- Store controlled substances according to article 33 of the Public Health Law and Part 80 of this Title.
Pharmaceutical Services
- Pharmaceutical services must be available at all times on hospital premises to meet patient needs.
- A registered pharmacist must direct the pharmacy, which must be registered and operated according to article 137 of the New York State Education Law.
Organization and Direction
- The pharmacy director is responsible for ensuring patient health and safety through the organization, management, and operation of the service.
- The director ensures the proper selection, storage, preparation, distribution, use, control, disposal, and accountability of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
- The director must employ a full-time or part-time basis based on hospital needs.
Pharmaceutical Service Responsibilities
- Ensure patient weight is measured in metric units.
- Provide up-to-date drug information reference systems and pediatric dosing resources.
- Establish and review a formulary at least annually to ensure quality pharmaceuticals at reasonable costs.
- Establish standards for investigational drugs and research, evaluate new drugs, and review floor stock medication.
Pharmacy Operations
- Implement a unit-dose distribution system by October 1, 1990.
- Ensure adequate numbers of registered pharmacists and qualified personnel for 24/7 services.
- Supervise drug storage, preparation, and dispensing, and monitor adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
Record Keeping and Quality Assurance
- Maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions, including drug control, patient charging, and controlled substance inventory.
- Provide drug monitoring services, including medication records and drug profiles, for inpatients.
- Establish a quality assurance program to monitor personnel qualifications, training, and performance.
Operation and Service Delivery
- Control and distribute drugs according to written policies and procedures to maximize patient safety and quality of care.
- Perform compounding, preparation, labeling, or dispensing of drugs by licensed pharmacists or pharmacy interns.
- Repack and label medications according to State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Unit-Dose Drug Distribution System
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for unit-dose distribution.
- Ensure each patient has their own receptacle with labeled medications.
- Limit medication supply to 72 hours in patient care areas.
- Identify methods for procuring drugs in routine, emergency, and disaster situations.
Emergency Kits and Carts
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for emergency kits and carts.
- Ensure emergency kits are secure, accessible, and specific to service locations.
- Specify locations, contents, and checking frequencies for emergency kits.
Drug Availability and Control
- Provide for drug availability during periods when a pharmacist is not immediately available.
- Automatically stop drugs not specifically prescribed after a specified time.
- Document, review, and report dispensing errors, adverse drug reactions, and drug defects.
Physical Facilities
- Provide facilities for storage, safeguarding, preparation, and dispensing of drugs.
- Store floor stock medications in locked storage areas and check them at least monthly.
- Store controlled substances according to article 33 of the Public Health Law and Part 80 of this Title.
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This quiz covers the pharmaceutical services provided in hospitals, including the requirements for pharmacy operation and direction. It also discusses the role of a registered pharmacist in hospital pharmacy.
