N.M. Code R. § 16.19.7.8 – Leadership

A. There shall be a pharmacist-in-charge of the hospital pharmacy. The pharmacist in charge may be employed part-time or full-time as the activity of service requires. When services are provided on a part-time basis, the pharmacist-in-charge or designated pharmacist shall visit the facility at least every 72 hours. Visitation schedules exceeding 72 hours must request Board approval.
B. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be assisted by an adequate number of competent and qualified personnel.
C. Written job descriptions for all categories of pharmacy personnel shall be prepared and revised as necessary.
D. A pharmacy policy and procedure manual shall be prepared by the pharmacist-in-charge and readily available. The manual shall be reviewed annually for the purpose of establishing its consistency with current hospital practices and the process documented. A copy of this manual shall be submitted to the Board or its agent for review and approval at the time of the hospital license application. Any subsequent changes shall be reviewed by the Board or its agent.
[8/16/1999; 16.19.7.8 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.7.8, 3/30/2002; A, 4/30/2003]