Storage Of Dangerous Drugs By Ems

A. All dangerous drugs must be stored with appropriate security to limit access when authorized personnel are not present. Extra precautions shall be provided for security of controlled substances. B. Jump kits shall be kept in the possession of a licensed emergency practitioner or in a locked compartment of a mobile unit when not in use. C. Jump kits shall be stored in the facility if the mobile unit is parked outside of a secure vehicle bay. D. Drugs shall be stored in an area: providing proper ventilation, lighting, and temperature controls as specified by the drug manufacturer. E. Drugs that are outdated or which have been exposed to adverse conditions shall be segregated from the inventory and held for disposition by the consultant pharmacist. [12-15-99; 16.19.24.11 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.24.11, 03-30-02] 16.19.24.12 Administration of dangerous drugs by EMS: A. EMS drug administration shall be limited to drugs currently authorized by scopes of practice for EMS personnel. Each licensee shall provide a formulary to the Board on an annual basis or as changes occur. B. EMS shall keep an up to date record in readily retrievable format for review by the Board, indicating the following information for the administration of all dangerous drugs; (1) date of administration; (2) name of patient; 16.19.24 NMAC 2 (3) drug name and dosage administered; (4) name of physician responsible for the order, if by other than the Medical Director’s protocols; (5) name of EMS personnel administering the drug or drugs. C. EMS shall keep SCHEDULE II controlled substances administration and receipt records separately from other drug records. D. EMS may keep SCHEDULE III - V controlled substances receipt and administration records in the same record in which dangerous drugs are recorded, provided a mechanism is employed to identify these records (such as a red “C” marked in the margin of these entries). E. All drug receipt and administration records must be readily retrievable and retained for a period of at least three years. [12-15-99; 16.19.24.12 NMAC - Rn 16 NMAC 19.24.12, 03-30-02] 16.19.24.13 EMS licensure fees: Fees for initial and renewal applications are listed in 16.19.12.15.1.4 NMAC. [12-15-99; 16.19.24.13 NMAC - Rn 16 NMAC 19.24.13, 03-30-02] 16.19.24.14 Training Facilities: A. EMS Training facilities. Injury Prevention and EMS Bureau of the Department of Health will be licensed by the Board. B. Pre-licensing inspections and fees for licensure will be waived. C. EMS Training Facilities will conduct periodic (no less that quarterly) inventories of dangerous drugs. D. Other than 16.19.24.14.1 NMAC and 16.19.24.14.3 NMAC regarding EMS will not apply to these training facilities.