16-163-6 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-36, September 4, 2024
Section 163-6-1 - GENERAL
1. For the purpose of this Section, "drugs and medications" include only those substances used by Maine EMS licensed services and persons in the delivery of Emergency Medical Treatment, consistent with Maine EMS Protocols. Maine EMS will maintain a list of approved drugs and medications and will revise and publish the list when changes in protocol dictate.
2. The administration of drugs or medications to a patient shall be determined by applicable protocols and recorded on the Maine EMS run report.
3. A service authorized by Board license or permit to obtain, store and administer drugs or medications shall:
A. Operate consistent with these Rules except when an alternative system for the supply, storage, and logging of drugs and medications has been approved by a licensed pharmacist, by the service-level medical director or the regional medical director, and by Maine EMS. Under any such system, all drugs and medications shall be properly stored with provision for climate control.
B. Report any instances of missing controlled drugs or medications to Maine EMS within twenty-four (24) hours upon discovery. A full report of the service's investigation of the missing drugs and any action the service may have taken regarding the incident must be sent to Maine EMS as soon as it is complete.

16-163 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 1