Pharmacy Services in Nursing Homes
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Who must approve the contents of each emergency medication kit?

  • Medical director only
  • Authorized practitioner only
  • Pharmacist only
  • Medical director, pharmacist, and director of nursing (correct)
  • What is the maximum number of different controlled substances that can be stocked in a sealed emergency medication kit?

  • 10 (correct)
  • 12
  • 5
  • 7
  • Under what Article of the Public Health Law must a facility be licensed to provide pharmacy services?

  • Article 28
  • Article 40
  • Article 33 (correct)
  • Article 45
  • Who can administer controlled substances from an emergency medication kit?

    <p>Authorized personnel, including registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must the records of controlled substances in emergency kits be maintained?

    <p>As required by article 33 of the Public Health Law and corresponding regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for reviewing the drug regimen of each resident at least once a month?

    <p>A registered pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of noninjectable, prepackaged medications that can be included in an emergency medication kit?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a drug regimen review?

    <p>To report irregularities to the attending physician and the director of nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must each emergency medication kit be kept?

    <p>In a secure area near the nurses' station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can psychotropic drugs be administered?

    <p>On the orders of a physician and as part of a plan of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the quality assessment and assurance committee in relation to drug regimen reviews?

    <p>To review and act upon reports of irregularities from the pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done when a verbal order is given for a medication?

    <p>The order must be given to a licensed nurse, or to a licensed pharmacist, and immediately reduced to writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a verbal order is not signed by the prescriber or a legally designated alternate practitioner within 48 hours?

    <p>The order is terminated, and the facility must evaluate the resident's medication needs promptly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs must be accounted for and periodically reconciled?

    <p>All controlled drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the facility regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services?

    <p>To provide pharmaceutical services directly to its residents, or obtain them under a contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for determining that drug records are in order and that an account of all controlled drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled?

    <p>The registered pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the labeling of drugs and biologicals?

    <p>Accessory and cautionary instructions, and the expiration date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should controlled drugs and other drugs subject to abuse be stored?

    <p>In separately locked, permanently affixed, compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with medications whose shelf life has expired or which are no longer in use?

    <p>Dispose of or destroy them in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medications can be returned to the vendor pharmacy?

    <p>Oral and parenteral medications in single-dose hermetically sealed containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for drug products repackaged by the pharmacy into unit-dose or multiple-dose 'blister packs' to be returned for redispensing?

    <p>The date on which the drug product was repackaged, its lot number, and expiration date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with partially used 'blister packs'?

    <p>They may be redispensed only as returned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medications cannot be returned to the vendor pharmacy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should have access to stored drugs and biologicals?

    <p>Only authorized personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained by the pharmacy in the case of drug products repackaged in advance of immediate needs?

    <p>A repackaging log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the vendor pharmacy do with returned drug products?

    <p>Restock and redispense them, and reimburse or credit the nursing home or purchaser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacy Services in Nursing Homes

    • A nursing home facility must provide pharmaceutical services and develop policies to ensure accurate acquisition, receipt, dispensing, and administration of all drugs and biologicals.
    • The facility must be licensed under Article 33 of the Public Health Law and Part 80 of this Title.

    Service Consultation

    • A registered pharmacist must be employed or contracted to provide consultation on pharmacy services.
    • The pharmacist must establish a system of records for controlled drugs and maintain an account of all controlled drugs.

    Drug Regimen Review

    • A registered pharmacist must review each resident's drug regimen at least once a month.
    • The pharmacist must report any irregularities to the attending physician and director of nursing.
    • Psychotropic drugs can only be administered on a physician's order and as part of a plan of care.

    Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    • Drugs and biologicals must be labeled according to accepted standards of practice, including accessory and cautionary instructions and expiration dates.
    • Labeling must comply with Article 137 of the State Education Law and 8 NYCRR Part 29.

    Storage of Drugs and Biologicals

    • Drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments under proper temperature controls, with access only to authorized personnel.
    • Controlled drugs must be stored in separately locked, permanently affixed compartments, except when using single-unit package drug distribution systems.

    Return of Unused Medications

    • Unused medications can be returned to the vendor pharmacy for redispensing if sealed, unopened, and within the recommended shelf life.
    • Returned medications must meet specific criteria, including being repackaged with clear labeling and not being controlled substances.

    Emergency Medications

    • Emergency medication kits must be approved by the medical director, pharmacist, and director of nursing.
    • Kits can contain up to a 24-hour supply of controlled substances, including injectable drugs, and must be secured within or near the nurses' station.

    Medications for Leaves

    • Medications can be released to discharged residents or those going on temporary leave, using the facility's medication supply.

    Verbal Orders

    • Medications must be ordered in writing by a legally authorized practitioner, except in unusual circumstances where a verbal order can be given to a licensed nurse or pharmacist, then immediately reduced to writing and authenticated by the nurse or pharmacist, and countersigned by the prescriber within 48 hours.

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    Learn about the pharmaceutical services and policies required in nursing homes, including licensing and pharmacist consultation. Understand the rules and regulations governing pharmacy services in these facilities.

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