S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.1200.1204

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.1200.1204 - Medication Storage

A. The EMS Agency shall ensure all medications are stored at the temperature range established by the manufacturer.

B. The EMS Agency shall store all medications in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The EMS Agency shall maintain an inventory of the stock and distribution of all controlled substances in a manner that the disposition of any particular item is readily traced and pursuant to Regulation 61-4, Controlled Substances.

C. The EMS Agency shall ensure controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, IV, and V shall be stored in a double locked system and kept in a manner consistent with Regulation 61-4 and federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. The EMS Agency shall ensure medications are monitored and attended to prevent access by unauthorized individuals. The EMS Agency shall ensure expired or discontinued medications are not to be stored with current medications.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.1200.1204

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.