Or. Admin. R. 291-124-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 291-124-0070 - Management of Pharmaceuticals

(1) Pharmacy services shall be provided under the professional direction of registered pharmacists.

(2) A central pharmacy(ies) shall be established in accordance with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy regulation for the appropriate and secure purchase, packaging, labeling and distribution of medications needed for AIC healthcare.

(3) Medications shall be made available for the treatment of AIC patients;

(a) Upon prescription by appropriately licensed staff or

(b) From non-prescription stock made available for such purposes.

(4) An organized and regulated system shall be in place in each institution for the secure receipt, storage, accounting and distribution of prescription and non-prescription medications.

(5) Medications shall be administered by appropriately trained healthcare personnel in accordance with professional standards and the laws and regulations governing drug administration.

(6) Psychotropic medications shall be prescribed only when clinically indicated and as one facet of a treatment program in accordance with the department's rule on Informed Consent to Treatment with Psychotropic Medication (OAR 291-064)

(7) AICs may be allowed to administer their own medication:

(a) As part of a self-care program;

(b) When the medication is on an approved self medication list;

(c) When in the opinion of the health services professional, the AIC is appropriately able to manage his/her own medication; and

(d) In conformance with institutional security practice.

Or. Admin. R. 291-124-0070

CD 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-90; CD 18-1995, f. 9-25-95, cert. ef. 10-1-95; DOC 16-2010, f. &cert. ef. 11-19-10; DOC 6-2020, amend filed 04/10/2020, effective 4/10/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075