NAC639.4685. Handling of medications in correctional institutions without pharmacies.

A correctional institution that does not have a pharmacy may store medications to be dispensed to an ultimate user pursuant to the following requirements:

     1. The responsible practitioner or authority shall develop written plans, establish procedures and provide space and accessories for the secure storage, control, administration and disposal of all such drugs in consultation with a pharmacist and the manager of the facility. Such plans, procedures, space or accessories must include:

     (a) Cabinets, closets and refrigeration units that are lockable.

     (b) Procedures for administration or delivery of medicines to inmates as prescribed.

     (c) Procedures for confirming the fact that the inmate has ingested the medication.

     (d) A procedure for recording the fact that prescribed medications have or have not been administered, by whom the medication was administered and, if the medication was not administered, the reason it was not administered.

     (e) A policy prohibiting the administration, distribution, delivery or dispensing of drugs by inmates.

     (f) A policy limiting the length of time medications may be administered without further medical evaluation.

     (g) A requirement that the pharmacist prepare, at least annually, a written report on the status of services by the pharmacy in the institution which must be delivered to the responsible practitioner or authority and the manager of the facility.

     (h) Procedures describing the circumstances and methods for contacting the pharmacist.

     2. Procedures related to the handling of medication and the classifications of personnel who are authorized to handle medication must include provisions for the:

     (a) Procurement of medication;

     (b) Storage of medication;

     (c) Administration of medication;

     (d) Disposal of medication; and

     (e) Providing of medication to inmates upon their release.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 9-12-91)