High Alert Medications Look Alike Sound Alike Medications
Pharmaceutical Services or Medications
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A list of high alert and look alike sound alike medications are present in the facility. Processes are in place to prevent errors from administration of these medications.
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Refrigerator Medications
Form an instructions for use (IFU) library for the medications inside your refrigerator. Make sure you know the storage requirements and the temperature parameters. Have a discussion with your inspector regarding what is inside the refrigerator.
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Narcotics Lock Box
Narcotics or Controlled Substances must be locked in the narcotics lock box.
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Multidose Vial Storage Area
A multidose vial of medication must be opened in a non patient care area. You are required to document the day or opening or expiration (this will be 28 days from the opening date, or manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is sooner). Draw up the medication from the multidose vial to include...
