Section 657.11.4. Termination of services.

EMS services may be terminated at the discretion of either the EMS program or the party or parties responsible for providing drugs to the EMS program. Written notification of such termination shall be provided to the other party at least 30 days prior to termination of services. Transfer of ownership of controlled substances shall be in compliance with rule 657—10.11(124).

       11.4(1) Pharmacy-based programs. Immediately upon discontinuation of services, all controlled substances shall be jointly inventoried by the pharmacist in charge and the service director or their designees. A record of this inventory shall be maintained at the pharmacy for two years from the date of the inventory. All drugs and devices that are the property of the pharmacy shall be immediately returned to the pharmacy.

       11.4(2) Medical director-based programs. Immediately upon discontinuation of services, all controlled substances shall be jointly inventoried by the medical director and the service director or their respective designees. A record of this inventory shall be maintained by the medical director for two years and be available for inspection and copying by the board, the board’s representative, or another authorized individual. All drugs and devices that are the property of the medical director shall be immediately returned to the medical director.

[ARC 9786B, IAB 10/5/11, effective 11/9/11; ARC 0342C, IAB 10/3/12, effective 11/7/12]