1. (1) An order for a drug for an in-patient must be transmitted to the pharmacy using a system that produces a direct or an electronic copy.

2. (2) A pharmacist must review the drug order before the initial dose is dispensed, and must document the review and DUR except:

   1. (a) When a drug is dispensed under OAR 855-041-6310;
   2. (b) In an emergency;
   3. (c) When pharmacy services are not available; or
   4. (d) When a LIP is present.

3. (3) An order for a drug must contain:

   1. (a) The patient’s name and location;
   2. (b) The drug name and strength;
   3. (c) Route of administration;
   4. (d) Directions for use;
   5. (e) The date and time; and
   6. (f) The practitioner’s written or electronic signature, or the signature of the practitioner’s agent.

4. (4) The hospital must follow the following procedures for verbal drug orders:

   1. (a) A verbal drug order should be used infrequently;
   2. (b) A verbal drug order of an authorized individual may be accepted and transcribed only by a qualified person who has been identified by title or category in the hospital policies and procedures;
   3. (c) A verbal order must be reduced to writing and read back to the prescribing practitioner to verify accuracy;
   4. (d) A verbal order must be signed or initialed by the prescribing practitioner as soon as possible.
5. (5) A drug administered to a patient must be ordered by an authorized prescribing practitioner or otherwise allowed by these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.155

History

BP 3-2010, f. 4-29-10, cert. ef. 4-30-10