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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 550 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER C - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION/RULE §550.703 - Pharmacist Services

Chapter Review Date (a) If a center administers or stores medication, the center must have a pharmacist or a qualified RN with education and training in drug management on a full-time, part-time, or on a consultant basis to provide consultation to the medical director, administrator, nursing director, and other center staff.(b) A center must consult with a pharmacist or qualified RN as needed on the following:(1) establishing written policies and procedures for the storage and administration of medications as described in §550.704 of this division (relating to Storage of Medication) and §550.705 of this division (relating to Administration of Medication);(2) reviewing medical records to ensure that the medication records are accurate, updated, and reflect that medications are administered in accordance with the orders of a minor's prescribing physician;(3) providing in-service training to staff on the storage and administration of medications; and(4) ensuring pharmaceutical compliance.

Source Note: The provisions of this §550.703 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1875; amended to be effective October 16, 2024, 49 TexReg 7929.

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