[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR416.48]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 416_AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart C_Specific Conditions for Coverage

 

Sec. 416.48  Condition for coverage--Pharmaceutical services.



    The ASC must provide drugs and biologicals in a safe and effective 

manner, in accordance with accepted professional practice, and under the 

direction of an individual designated responsible for pharmaceutical 

services.

    (a) Standard: Administration of drugs. Drugs must be prepared and 

administered according to established policies and acceptable standards 

of practice.

    (1) Adverse reactions must be reported to the physician responsible 

for the patient and must be documented in the record.

    (2) Blood and blood products must be administered by only physicians 

or registered nurses.

    (3) Orders given orally for drugs and biologicals must be followed 

by a written order, signed by the prescribing physician.

    (b) [Reserved]