PDFWAC 388-78A-2260

Storing, securing, and accounting for medications.

(1) The assisted living facility must secure medications for residents who are not capable of safely storing their own medications.
(2) The assisted living facility must ensure all medications under the assisted living facility's control are properly stored:
(a) In containers with pharmacist-prepared label or original manufacturer's label;
(b) Together for each resident and physically separated from other residents' medications;
(c) Separate from food or toxic chemicals;
(d) In a locked compartment that is accessible only to designated responsible staff persons; and
(e) In environments recommended on the medication label.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2260, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2260, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]