R4-23-656. Sanitation and Equipment

A hospital pharmacy permittee or Director of Pharmacy shall ensure that a hospital pharmacy: 1. Has a professional reference library consisting of hard- copy or electronic media appropriate for the scope of pharmacy services provided by the hospital; 2. Has a sink, other than a sink in a toilet facility, that: a. Has hot and cold running water; b. Is within the hospital pharmacy area for use in preparing drug products; and c. Is maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair; 3. Maintains a room temperature within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs; 4. Has a refrigerator and freezer with a temperature maintained within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs requiring refrigeration or freezing; and 5. Has a designated area for a laminar air flow hood and other supplies required for the preparation of sterile products as specified in R4-23-670.