Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-15.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 657-15.5 - Security

The pharmacy shall be located in an area or areas that provide for effective control against theft of, diversion of, and unauthorized access to prescription drugs and pharmacy records. The following conditions shall be met to ensure appropriate control over drugs and chemicals in the pharmacy:

(1)Locked areas. All areas occupied by the correctional pharmacy or where drugs or devices are maintained or stored shall be lockable by a key, combination, or electronic device so as to prevent access by unauthorized personnel and shall be locked when unoccupied or unattended.

(2)Access when pharmacist absent. Pursuant to rule 657-8.3 (155A), the pharmacy shall have policies and procedures for the security of the correctional pharmacy. Policies and procedures shall identify who will have access to the pharmacy, what areas may be accessed, and the procedures to be followed for obtaining drugs and chemicals when the pharmacist is absent from the pharmacy.

(3)Pharmacist responsibility. Each pharmacist, while on duty, shall be responsible for the security of the correctional pharmacy. This responsibility includes provisions for effective control against theft of, diversion of, or unauthorized access to prescription drugs or devices, controlled substances, records for such drugs and devices, and patient records as provided in 657-Chapter 21 and rule 657-8.16 (124,155A). A pharmacist shall be on site during all times that the pharmacy is open.

(4)Drugs in the correctional facility. All drugs distributed from the pharmacy to areas of the correctional facility for subsequent administration to patients shall be kept in locked storage when not in use. Policies and procedures shall identify the qualified individuals who are authorized to access these drugs and the process to be followed for their removal.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-15.5

ARC 8670B, IAB 4/7/10, effective 5/12/10

Amended by IAB April 15, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 21, effective 5/20/2015

Amended by IAB October 10, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 8, effective 11/14/2018