Safety & LegalQuestion 83 of 100
Controlled substances in a facility must be:
a.Stored in the resident's pocket
b.Kept in a locked, secured area with an accurate count and documentation
c.Counted only once a month
d.Shared between residents as needed
Explanation
Because of abuse and diversion risk, controlled substances require secure locked storage and precise, often witnessed, counts with documentation. Any discrepancy in the count must be reported right away.
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