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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-0509
§482.25(b)(7) - Abuses and losses of controlled substances must be reported, in accordance
with applicable Federal and State laws, to the individual responsible for the
pharmaceutical service, and to the chief executive officer, as appropriate.
Survey Procedures §482.25(b)(7)
• Interview the pharmacists, or pharmacy employees to determine their understanding of
the controlled drug policies.
• Conduct a spot check of drug use and other inventory records to ensure that drugs are
properly accounted for.
• Review reports of pharmaceutical services to determine if there are reported problems
with controlled drugs and what actions have been taken to correct the situation.
• Interview the Pharmacy Director, pharmacist and pharmacy employees to determine their
understanding of the controlled drug policies. Is there a policy and procedure for handling
controlled drug discrepancies?
• Review reports of pharmaceutical services to determine if there are reported problems
with controlled drugs and what actions have been taken to correct the situation.
• Determine if controlled drug losses were reported to appropriate authorities in accordance
with State and Federal laws.
History
Rev. 37, Issued: 10-17-08; Effective/Implementation Date: 10-17-08
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
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