Policies for the proper storage and distribution of narcotics within a

Policies for the proper storage and distribution of narcotics within a health care organization are written by:

1. Federal government
2. State government
3. Local governmental bodies
4. Health care organization

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Institutional policies are often more restrictive than governmental controls, but are written to at least meet the governmental regulations. Although the federal, state, and local governments have regulations that must be followed regarding the proper storage and distribution of narcotics, the individual health care organizations must establish their own policies to meet these regulations.