Can basic IV solutions be stored in and distributed by Materials Management?
Yes. While these products are defined as medication, Joint Commission standards do not require that they be controlled or distributed by the Pharmacy however, Medication Management standards still apply. Minimum Patient Information – Medication Effective June 29, 2005 Q. Does the minimum required patient information for medication management need to be documented in a single form? A. No. Standard IM.1.10 requires that the information be accessible. In other words, all staff involved in medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, administration, and monitoring need easy access to this information. Labeling Medication for Anesthesia- Effective August 15, 2005 Q: Do we have to label medications used during anesthesia or sedation? A: Anytime one or more medications are prepared but not administered immediately (prepared by a person who takes the medication directly to a patient for administration without a break in that continuum), the container (which may be a bag, syringe, bottle, or b
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