Medicine Closet - Resident Care Units

(A) A medicine closet is required within Level IV directly off or immediately adjacent to the attendant’s station. (B) A separate locked compartment shall be provided for the storage of narcotics and other dangerous drugs. (C) Each medicine closet shall contain a refrigerator for medication which requires refrigeration. (D) Each medicine closet shall contain sufficient storage space and be equipped with a counter top and a sink with hot and cold running water.