Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 6A: Access to Services

Comment : The formulary should include all prescription and nonprescription med- ications that have been approved by the medical director and/or health authority for use in the facility. Controlled substances are those classified as Schedule II-V by the Drug Enforcement Agency or applicable state laws The pharmacy should be man- aged by a pharmacist or health-trained personnel approved by the health authority.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Federal and state laws and regulations. Format for documentation of medication, inventory, and storage of medication.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Completed medication administra- tion forms. Completed inventory forms. Completed storage forms. Documentation of compliance with federal and state laws. Observation. Staff training records.

Nonprescription Medication 5-ACI-6A-44 (Ref. 4-4379)

The facility health authority or program administrator will approve list of non- prescription (over the counter) medications that are available outside of health services from the facilities commissary or canteen. Policies and procedures are ap- proved jointly by the facility or program administrator and the health authority. Comment : Approved medications may be purchased through the commissary or the canteen.

Protocols : Written policy or procedure.

Process Indicators : List of commissary or canteen items. Documentation of ap- proval. Interviews.

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