EMS151 - Controlled Substances

Question 1

True/False: Per EMS151 (Controlled Substances Policy), the signature on the daily ctld substances log makes the employees signing responsible for the drugs.

Answer 1

False

“The employees’ signatures on the disposition record does not make those individuals responsible for the medications. Rather it documents that a specific quantity of medication was present in the vehicle at the time it was checked.”

Question 2

True/False: Per EMS151 (Controlled Substances Policy), during the normal course of EMS operations, ctld substances must remain where?

Answer 2

In a locked area, secured by either a keyed lock or a combination lock.

Question 3

Per EMS151 (Controlled Substances Policy), documentation of used meds includes placing the ____ of medications, PT name, amount given/wasted in narcotics log.

Answer 3

Balance of that remaining medication

Question 4

Per EMS151 (Controlled Substances Policy), medication replacement forms must be placed where?

Answer 4

• electronically attached to ePCR

- physical copy in box by DC office

Question 5

Per EMS151 (Controlled Substances Policy), a discrepancy during business hours requires notification of whom?

Answer 5

DC. If not resolved, chief/asst. chief are alerted.