The destruction of medication may only be done in accordance with the following requirements:

1. (1) Medications that are not controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B may be destroyed in the facility by a professional nurse and another witness or returned to the pharmacy; and

2. (2) Medications that are controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B must be destroyed in the facility, witnessed by two persons, both of whom are a nurse or pharmacist.

   Each provider of direct HCB services shall have policies and procedures that include the methods and documentation of medication destruction in accordance with § 44:70:07:06.

Source: 40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013; 43 SDR 9, effective August 2, 2016.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1) , 36-9-28(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-28(10).

Prior versions effective: 2013-12-03.