Please note, this newsletter applies to the following programs: RHC
Sample Medications in the RHC Setting continued…
- When dispensing sample medications, the patient’s name, the date, name of the medication, dose, quantity, lot number, and expiration date must be tracked.
- A process to reconcile medication inventory.
- The sample medications provided to the patient must be documented in the patient’s clinical record.
- The sample medications provided to the patient must include a label that includes the patient’s name, medication name, dose, and instructions for the medication.
- There must be a process in place to recall medications dispensed to patients in case of a medication recall.
Lastly, please follow state and federal guidelines for disposing of expired medications and maintain logs in the administrative files.
Adopting procedures for managing sample medications, emphasizing accurate documentation and compliance with regulations, and advocating for best practices help your facility align with the overarching goal of achieving the best possible health outcomes.
Since 1980, QUAD A (a non-profit, physician-founded and led global accreditation organization) has worked with thousands of healthcare facilities to standardize and improve the quality of healthcare they provide – believing that patient safety should always come first.
