Identify the procedures for storing and securing medications and equipment.
Identification should include storage of medications to comply with federal and state laws and regulations, and follow rules regarding
- medicine cabinets, containers, or compartments
- pharmacy containers
- storing internal and external medication
- storing medications which require a specific temperature
- storing floor-stock drugs.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does one know where to locate medications?
- Why is it important for medications to be properly stored?