1. (1) The facility must have written policy, procedure and practice approved by the department which provide for the proper management of pharmaceuticals and address the following subjects:

   1. (a) a formulary developed for the facility;

   2. (b) prescription practices, including requirements that:

      1. (i) psychotropic medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated as one facet of a program of therapy;
      2. (ii) "stop order" time periods are required for all medications; and
      3. (iii) the prescribing provider reevaluates a prescription prior to its renewal;
   3. (c) procedures for medication receipt, storage, dispensing and administration or distribution;
   4. (d) maximum security storage and periodic inventory of all controlled substances, syringes and needles;
   5. (e) dispensing of medicine in conformance with appropriate federal and state law;
   6. (f) administration of medication by persons properly trained and under the supervision of the health authority and facility administrator or designee; and
   7. (g) accountability for administering or distributing medications in a timely manner, according to physician orders.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-30-604, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-30-604, MCA

History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2629, Eff. 9/10/99.