Purchasing, storing, or transporting drugs in accordance with written policies and procedures
Ind. Code § 16-27-3-4
in effectSec. 4. An employee of a home health agency who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport drugs in a sealed portable container under this chapter only if the home health agency has established written policies and procedures to ensure the following:
(1) That the container is handled properly with respect to storage, transportation, and temperature stability.
(2) That a drug is removed from the container only on the written or oral order of a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant.
(3) That the administration of a drug in the container is performed in accordance with a specific treatment protocol.
(4) That the home health agency maintains a written record of the dates and times the container is in the possession of a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse.
(5) That the home health agency require an employee who possesses the container to submit a daily accounting of all drugs and devices in the container to the home health agency in writing.
As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.17.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/16Fetched: 10/17/2026