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OK SB1836
Bill
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Frank Simpson
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act to expand the definitions of "hospital" and "pharmacy" to include pharmacies operated by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
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Establishes medication services procedures for Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, requiring inventory records for each dose of Schedule II-V medications distributed to nursing stations
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Requires resident identification on medication drawers with dosage information documented on the medical administration record (MAR) for both prescription and over-the-counter medications
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Mandates that unused medications be returned to the facility pharmacy when residents are discharged, on therapeutic leave, deceased, or when medications are discontinued
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Authorizes facilities to maintain nonprescription drugs as bulk medications based on a formulary developed by the facility pharmacist, medical director, and director of nursing, with provisions for controlled and non-controlled bulk dispensing
Legislative Description
Veterans centers; allowing certain facilities to perform certain medication services procedures. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Public Health Committee
4/8/2014