Inspections

The pharmacist in charge shall be responsible (personally or by qualified designee) for documented inspections, at minimum quarterly, of all drugs, devices and related materials dispensed by the long-term care pharmacy practice site and delivered to the long-term care facility. Records of such inspections shall be dated, signed and maintained so as to be readily retrievable at the pharmacy practice site for at least LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY PRACTICE SITES CHAPTER 1140-14 two (2) years. These inspections must assure the following: (1) Thermolabile drugs are stored at the proper temperature; (2) Drugs, devices and related materials requiring special storage conditions to ensure their stability are properly stored; (3) There are no outdated or deteriorated drugs, devices or related materials; (4) All drugs, devices and related materials are properly labeled; (5) Emergency drugs, devices and related materials are properly stored; and (6) Medicine cabinets, carts and storage areas are accessible to authorized personnel only.