Consultant Pharmacist

Any EMS licensed by the Board is required to have a consultant pharmacist as defined in 16 NMAC 19.4.11. In addition, the consultant pharmacist shall: A. review all instances in which controlled substances were used, and review all or a sample of instances in which other drugs were used, at least every 90 days; B. report in writing any exceptions to the Medical Director and the chief executive within 24 hours upon learning of same; C. otherwise make a written report to the Medical Director and chief executive at least annually on the EMS's drug handling practices, including corrective action taken on exception; and D. such reports shall be available for review by the Board upon request. E. the consultant pharmacist will develop policies and procedures for EMS regarding the following: (a) functions of consultant pharmacist; (b) formulary; (c) security of drugs; (d) equipment; (e) universal precautions; (f) licensing; (g) drug storage; (h) packaging and repackaging; (i) distribution records; (j) document use of expired drugs for training; (k) administration and/or patient care records; (l) storage of drugs in jump kits; (m) drug destruction and records; (n) drug and device procurement; (o) receipt of drugs and devices; (p) delivery of drugs and devices; (q) designate items to be included in jump kits, define par levels of drugs, storage conditions and locations where the jump kits are in use.