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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a home health care agency licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), a health care service firm registered pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:45B-14.1 et seq., a Medicare-certified hospice program or the employees of the agency, firm or program who are registered professional nurses may purchase, store or transport for the purpose of administering to their home health patients the following noncontrolled drugs: sterile saline solution, sterile water, adrenalin/epinephrine, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, heparin flush solution and any other noncontrolled drug approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy. Such drugs shall only be administered pursuant to protocols utilized by a health care professional licensed to prescribe drugs in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Board of Nursing, in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, may adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the purchase, storage, handling, use and disposal of such drugs pursuant to this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 11-49.1 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-45-professions-and-occupations/nj-st-sect-45-11-49-1/
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