Section 780. Medication errors and drug reactions

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In the event of a medication error or adverse drug reaction:

1. First aid shall be administered if indicated.

2. Employees or contractors shall promptly contact a poison control center, pharmacist, nurse or physician and shall take actions as directed.

3. The individual's physician shall be notified as soon as possible unless the situation is addressed in standing orders.

4. Actions taken by employees or contractors shall be documented.

5. The provider shall review medication errors at least quarterly as part of the quality assurance in 12VAC35-105-620.

6. Medication errors and adverse drug reactions shall be recorded in the individual's medication log.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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