What are some of the additional safety and security requirements that must be met?
- Every remote dispensing location (RDL) must be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent unauthorized access.
- Must have an alarm system that provides immediate notification to the Designated Manager (DM) or their delegate of any theft or attempted theft of drugs, tampering or attempted tampering of RDL or its equipment and alternation in refrigeration temperature outside of standards
- Once the alarm system has notified the DM all dispensing at the remote dispensing location will be stopped until the DM confirms that the remote dispensing location, including any automated pharmacy system, is fully secured and operational.
As well, if the RDL has an automated dispensing system, it must:
- Be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized access and be sufficiently affixed within the RDL so that it cannot be moved by unauthorized persons.
- Use technology, such as bar-coding or micro chips, that ensures that drugs are accurately loaded and verifies that the correct drugs are selected robotically during the dispensing process and correct labels affixed to vials.
- Employ College-approved technology for the creation of a digitally scanned image of a paper-based prescription