NAC449.9905. Pharmacist employed by or contracted with center; records, storage and administration of drugs; center required to obtain license to operate pharmacy.

     1. A pharmacist employed by or contracted with an ambulatory surgical center pursuant to NAC 639.4996 is responsible for all matters pertaining to the use of drugs in the ambulatory surgical center.

     2. Records of all transactions must be in writing and maintained in accordance with the provisions of state and federal law so the receipt and disposition of any drug may be readily traced.

     3. Drugs requiring refrigeration must be stored in a locked refrigerator or a refrigerator in a locked room.

     4. In the absence of a full-time pharmacist, the director of nursing must be designated in writing as responsible for the control of dangerous drugs and controlled substances. Controlled substances as described in chapter 453 of NRS must be stored in a storage area with two locks. If a box is used, it must be securely fastened and immovable. The keys or combinations to the locks must be accessible only to licensed health care professionals.

     5. All drugs must be logged into and checked out of stock only by a licensed health care professional.

     6. The ambulatory surgical center shall obtain a license to operate a pharmacy pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 12-15-88; A by R049-99, 9-27-99; R096-08, 8-26-2008, eff. 10-25-2008; R181-09, 10-4-2013)