The potential benefit of using a drug to treat a specific condition in a particular patient can at times outweigh the risk to the patient. All suspected adverse drug reactions shall be recorded in the nursing notes. Treatment administered consequent to the reaction, if any. The name of the physician who is notified. It is the responsibility of the physician to assess the reaction and to make a record of the occurrence and the action taken in the physician's progress notes.
All professional personnel are responsible for reporting adverse drug reactions.
Cards are supplied in all patient care areas to report the basic information on the reaction. The front of the card is to be completed and sent to the pharmacy. The back of the card is to be completed by the pharmacist with physician consultation when necessary. Severe and unusual adverse reactions are reported to the Food and Drug Administration. Individual outpatient areas may maintain a supply of sample prescription drugs if they develop and adhere to a strict distribution and inventory policy.