Section 63M-2.026 - Inventory of Medications(1) Medication inventory shall include, at a minimum, the following components: (a) A perpetual, daily running inventory of medication utilization for all stock prescription medications.(b) Shift-to-shift inventory counting of controlled substances shall be conducted under the supervision of a licensed nurse. When no controlled substances are provided, a shift-to-shift count is not required. Supervisory level non-health care staff trained in the delivery and oversight of medication self-administration are allowed to assist with conducting the count. Only when a licensed nurse is not onsite is the trained non-health care staff permitted to conduct the count without a licensed nurse. This process shall be included in the facility's operating procedure regarding medication management.(c) Reporting criteria and methods of managing and investigating inventory discrepancies, including unexplained losses of controlled substances. Facilities shall notify the appropriate department branch regional staff of the unexplained loss.(2) Each dosage of a controlled substance administered to a youth, shall be documented on the youth's Controlled Medication Inventory Record (HS 008). The shift-to-shift inventory count of each controlled substance shall also be documented on the youth's Controlled Medication Inventory Record (HS 008). The completed Controlled Medication Inventory Record (HS 008) shall be filed in the youth's Individual Health Care Record. The Controlled Medication Inventory Record (HS 008, April 2010) is incorporated into this rule and is available electronically at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03821, or may be obtained by contacting: DJJ, Office of Health Services, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The facility may utilize a pre-printed pharmacy controlled medication record as long as the form includes all information required on the Controlled Medication Inventory Record that is incorporated by reference into Chapter 63M-2, F.A.C.(3) The DHA or Physician Designee, and Superintendent or Program Director shall be notified immediately for any discrepancies with the daily controlled substance inventory count.(4) Discontinued and abandoned controlled medications shall be counted until disposed. The youth's Controlled Medication Inventory Record (HS 008) shall be attached to the record of medication disposal.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.026
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.