- (a) The home shall develop and implement procedures for the safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff persons.
(b) At a minimum, the procedures must include:
- (1) Documentation of the receipt of controlled substances and prescription medications.
- (2) A process to investigate and account for missing medications and medication errors.
- (3) Limited access to medication storage areas.
- (4) Documentation of the administration of prescription medications, OTC medications and CAM for residents who receive medication administration services or assistance with self-administration. This requirement does not apply to a resident who self-administers medication without the assistance of a staff person and stores the medication in his room.