S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.1600.1603

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024

Section 61-78.1600.1603 - Emergency Medications (I)

A. A Hospice Facility shall maintain a kit containing medications for emergency use. The kit shall be readily available but must be properly secured. The kit shall contain such medications as selected and approved consistent with Hospice Facility policy and state and federal regulations. An inventory of medications maintained in the kit shall be attached to or placed in the kit.

B. The emergency kit shall be reviewed at least monthly to ensure that all medications are accounted for, unexpired, and properly replaced when used.

C. There shall be at least one (1) emergency kit on each patient floor.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-78.1600.1603

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.