Why Medications Should be Secured
Every prescription and non-prescription medication that is centrally stored in the
group homes must be logged.
All prescription medications for the consumers should be locked and inaccessible to
unauthorized staff and consumers .
A consumer is allowed to store his/her medications and injections in his/her
assigned room. All staff must ensure that such storage ensures the safety of
consumer in the group home.
Store medications in accordance with label instructions (refrigerate, room
temperature, out of direct sunlight, etc.).
Prescription bottle labels cannot be altered by anyone other than the dispensing
pharmacist.
Prescription medication for consumers that requires refrigeration must be centrally
stored and locked in a receptacle, drawer, or container. The medication should
be kept separate from food items. (Caution should be used in selecting storage
containers as metal may rust.) Facilities can also choose to use a locking
refrigerator dedicated only for this purpose, or place the refrigerator in a locked
medication room.
A record of centrally stored medications for each consumer and medication must be recorded and only maintained the duration of printed expiration date on prescription bottle/item or over-the-counter medication.
All prescription medications for the consumers should be locked and inaccessible to
unauthorized staff and consumers .
A consumer is allowed to store his/her medications and injections in his/her
assigned room. All staff must ensure that such storage ensures the safety of
consumer in the group home.
Store medications in accordance with label instructions (refrigerate, room
temperature, out of direct sunlight, etc.).
Prescription bottle labels cannot be altered by anyone other than the dispensing
pharmacist.
Prescription medication for consumers that requires refrigeration must be centrally
stored and locked in a receptacle, drawer, or container. The medication should
be kept separate from food items. (Caution should be used in selecting storage
containers as metal may rust.) Facilities can also choose to use a locking
refrigerator dedicated only for this purpose, or place the refrigerator in a locked
medication room.
A record of centrally stored medications for each consumer and medication must be recorded and only maintained the duration of printed expiration date on prescription bottle/item or over-the-counter medication.
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