MEDICATIONS
- (a) Prescription and over-the-counter medications shall be kept in their original containers.
- (b) Prescription and potentially poisonous over-the-counter medications shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.
- (c) Prescription and potentially poisonous over-the-counter medications stored in a refrigerator shall be kept in a separate locked container.
- (d) Prescription and over-the-counter medications shall be stored separately.
- (e) Prescription and over-the-counter medications shall be stored under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, moisture and light.
- (f) Discontinued and expired medications, and prescription medications for children who are no longer served at the facility, shall be disposed of in a safe manner.
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.188a (relating to medications administration training—statement of policy).