OAR 855-041-6050: Definitions - Automated Distribution Cabinet (ADC)

In these rules, OAR 855-041-6000 through 855-041-6999, the terms below have these meanings: (1) “Automated Distribution Cabinet” (ADC) means a computerized drug storage device or cabinet that allows a drug to be stored and dispensed near the point-of-care, while controlling and tracking drug distribution; (2) “Drug” means a drug, a prescription device, a biological medication, a chemical or any combination of these terms; (3) “Central pharmacy” means a pharmacy within a licensed hospital with a single location and inventory, which prepares and distributes drugs to secondary storage areas in the facility, and remote locations; (4) “Chief Pharmacy Officer” (CPO) means an Oregon licensed Pharmacist who supervises the pharmacy operations in a hospital. The CPO may hold the title of Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Director, Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Administrator or other pharmacy supervisory management title within the organization. The PIC may also be the CPO if there is only one pharmacy in the hospital; (5) “Drug profile” means a complete and comprehensive summary of a patient’s current drugs and details of each drug including information such as active ingredient, strength and form, dose and directions for use, and other supplementary information; (6) “Licensed Independent Practitioner” (LIP) means an individual permitted by law and by the organization to provide care and services, without direction or supervision, within the scope of the individual's license; (7) “Out-patient” means a person who is not residing in the facility but who is registered with the facility and is using the facility for treatment or diagnostic services; (8) “Remote storage area” means a patient care area which is part of the hospital that is under the supervision and control of the hospital’s central pharmacy but is not located in the same building as the central pharmacy; (9) “Secondary drug storage area” means an area in a hospital or licensed residential facility, which is supplied by a central pharmacy and may include facilities such as a drug room, a distribution cabinet or a hospital department; (10) “Unit-dose” means a quantity of a drug designed to be administered to a patient, such as: (a) An oral solid individually packaged or re-packaged; (b) An oral liquid drawn up in a labeled oral syringe; (c) An injectable product; or (d) A pre-mixed IV product.