Indiana § 16-27-3-4 Purchasing, storing, or transporting drugs in accordance with written
policies and procedures

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-27-3-4 — Purchasing, storing, or transporting drugs in accordance with written policies and procedures

Indiana·Title 16 HEALTH·Art. 27 HOME HEALTH AGENCIES·Ch. 3 Possession of Certain Drugs and Other Health Care Items

An employee of a home health agency 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 home health agency 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, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant.

(3)That the administration of a drug in the container is performed in accordance with a specific treatment protocol.

(4)That the home health agency maintains a written record of the dates and times the container

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An employee of a home health agency 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 home health agency 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, an advanced practice
registered nurse, or a physician assistant.
(3) That the administration of a drug in the container is performed
in accordance with a specific treatment protocol.
(4) That the home health agency 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 home health agency require an employee who
possesses the container to submit a daily accounting of all drugs
and devices in the container to the home health agency in writing.

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