Administrative and Facility Responsibilities Flashcards
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Under CMS regulations, how often must a consultant pharmacist conduct a drug regimen review for residents in a skilled nursing facility?
Answer: At least once a month
CMS requires consultant pharmacists to perform drug regimen reviews at least monthly for all SNF residents.
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for inspecting and certifying nursing facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement?
Answer: CMS via State Survey Agencies
CMS delegates nursing facility inspection and certification to State Survey Agencies that conduct on-site surveys on behalf of CMS.
A consultant pharmacist identifies a potential adverse drug reaction in a nursing home resident. What is the FIRST action they should take?
Answer: Document the finding and notify the attending physician
The consultant pharmacist should document the finding and promptly notify the prescribing physician so appropriate clinical decisions can be made.
According to USP , what is the minimum number of air changes per hour (ACPH) required for a cleanroom used for sterile compounding?
Answer: 20 ACPH
USP requires a minimum of 20 ACPH for ISO Class 7 buffer areas used in sterile compounding.
Which document serves as the primary legal record of a consultant pharmacist's drug regimen review findings in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Drug Regimen Review (DRR) report
The Drug Regimen Review report is the formal document that records the consultant pharmacist's clinical findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
A long-term care facility wants to use an automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) for controlled substances. Which regulatory requirement is MOST critical to satisfy?
Answer: The ADC must have perpetual inventory tracking reconciled against DEA records
DEA regulations require that controlled substance inventory in ADCs be tracked perpetually and reconciled to maintain accurate records for audit purposes.
Under OBRA '87, which of the following is a PRIMARY responsibility of the consultant pharmacist in a nursing facility?
Answer: Identifying, reporting, and recommending resolution of medication-related problems
OBRA '87 established the consultant pharmacist's core role as identifying medication-related problems and making recommendations to improve care quality.