7 AAC 12.420. Drugs and biologicals

(a) A birth center must have and observe written policies and procedures for

(1) receiving, transcribing, and implementing orders for the administration of drugs; and

(2) labeling of every drug, medication, and chemical in the center with its name, strength, and expiration date.

(b) Anesthetic agents other than local anesthetics and pudendal blocks may not be used at a center.

(c) Every drug, chemical, and medication must be stored and secured in a cabinet, closet, drawer, or storeroom and may be accessible only to authorized persons.

(d) Every poisonous chemical, caustic material, or drug must have a warning or poison label and must be stored separately from other drugs. Drugs for external use must be separated from drugs for internal use.

History: Eff. 5/14/82, Register 82; am 11/19/83, Register 88

Authority: AS 18.05.040

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