Need help answering 2 questions.

[hrandrew1]

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Hello all,

I have 2 questions and I'm wondering if you could help. So far this is what I have found so far.

Your input is much appreciated. Thanks you everyone in advance for helping me find the answer for these 2 questions below.. 😍





1) How many locks do you need for the narcotics?
I tried to search but they did not specifically say the number of the locks. I will try to search some more ....So far this is what I found:

2.2.1.1 Controlled Areas
For these controlled areas, the following additional protective measures are provided:

• Access is limited to only those employees who need access in the performance of their official duties.
• Entrances are secured at all times or monitored by an authorized employee or security guard.
• Doors are equipped with high security locks or card readers with alarm contacts. High security locks are keyed "separately" from the building master key system. Card readers are keyed "alike."
• Controlled areas are cleaned only during normal working hours and under the supervision of an authorized employee or security guard.
• Locks or their combinations are changed if the key or combination has been compromised, if the area has been discovered unsecured or unattended, or when an employee no longer needs access due to transfer, termination, retirement.

Source: ORA Laboratory Manual ( volume III, section 2)



2) Can the narcotics be stored together at the same place?
I think the answer is Yes, except the CI-II are stored separately (please see more details below).

2.2.2.5 Controlled Substances (Schedule I and II drugs)
Controlled substances are secured in a drug storage vault/area where additional security measures can be effectively implemented in accordance with Section 2.2.1.1 Controlled Areas. After issuance, additional security controls, (e.g. sample storage, inventory) are implemented.

2.2.1.1 Controlled Areas (also see question 2)
The following areas are designated as controlled areas within the laboratory and need additional protective measures to ensure the integrity of the security interest involved:

• Drug vault/storage area;
• Solvent storage area;
• Alcohol storage area;
• Sample storage area;
• Radioactive Material Area;
• Infectious Materials Room;
• Sterility Testing Room;
• PCR Room;
• Document room;
• Computer room; and
• Mail room

Source: ORA Laboratory Manual ( volume III, section 2)

 

[hrandrew1]

Thanks! So double-locking of narcotics would also be required in the United States right?

As for the 2nd question: 2) Can the narcotics be stored together at the same place? Could anybody shed some lights on this questions?

 

[bacillus1]

Thanks! So double-locking of narcotics would also be required in the United States right?

As for the 2nd question: 2) Can the narcotics be stored together at the same place? Could anybody shed some lights on this questions?

I actually do not believe that double-locking is a hard requirement. The law just states that they have to be secured in such a way that they're separated from non-narcotics.

As for your second question, narcs can be stored in the same place as C3-C5s, if that was what you were asking.

Now, state laws can be more stringent than federal law, so you should check with your state law as well.

Also, are you talking about working in a lab? If not, the ORA lab manual isn't really applicable here. Read the Controlled Substances Act instead.

 

[delano2000]

Homework help. Closing.