OAR 855-041-6550: Secondary and Remote Storage

(1) All drugs must be stored in designated areas to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, and security. (2) Drugs may only be stored in nursing units when space is available for the storage, security, and preparation of drug doses. Such space must include: (a) A locked drug cabinet or room that is equipped so that each patient’s drugs are separated physically or electronically. Drugs may be stored in secured individual patient storage areas or individually labeled for each patient; (b) A container or compartment that is permanently attached to a storage cart or the drug room in which controlled substances can be secured; (c) Alcohol and other flammables must be stored in areas that meet local building code requirements for the storage of volatiles, and such other laws and regulations that apply.