§ 16-25-2-4 — Transportation of drugs in sealed portable containers by pharmacist or nurse

Indiana § 16-25-2-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 25: HOSPICE PROGRAMS
• Ch. 2: Possession of Certain Drugs and Other Health Care Items

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An employee of a hospice who is a licensed
pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase,
store, or transport drugs in a sealed portable container under this
chapter only if the hospice has established written policies and
procedures to ensure the following:
(1) That the container is handled properly with respect to storage,
transportation, and temperature stability.
(2) That a drug is removed from the container only on the written
or oral order of a licensed physician.
(3) That the administration of a drug in the container is performed
in accordance with a specific treatment protocol.
(4) That the hospice maintains a written record of the dates and
times the container is in the possession of a licensed pharmacist,
registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse.
(5) That the hospice require an employee who possesses the
container to submit a daily accounting of all drugs and devices in
the container to the hospice in writing.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.1.