S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:07:12

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 46:11:07:12 - Medication destruction - Documentation

The destruction of medication may only be done in accordance with the following requirements:

(1) Medications that are not controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B may be destroyed in the facility by a professional nurse and another witness or returned to the pharmacy; and

(2) Medications that are controlled substances under SDCL 34-20B must be destroyed in the facility, witnessed by two persons, both of whom are a nurse or pharmacist.

Each provider of direct HCB services shall have policies and procedures that include the methods and documentation of medication destruction in accordance with § 44:70:07:06.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:07:12

40 SDR 102, effective 12/3/2013; 42 SDR 9, effective 8/2/2016

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1), 36-9-28(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-28(10).