15a ncac 18a .1318      medical supplies

(a)  Medication carts shall be kept clean. Food, utensils, medications, and equipment used on medication carts shall be kept clean. Sharps containers located on medication carts shall be attached or secured to the medication cart to prevent the sharps contained from spilling.

(b)  Feeding bags, tubes, syringes, and oral suction catheters shall be stored and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A-29; 130A‑235;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2003 (see S.L. 2002-160);

Readopted Eff. December 1, 2022.