Re: Drug Question

February 14, 1999

Damm good questions . Are we to now keep the drugs off the unit until the

unit is put into operation then ? If so this could be done by simply having

all the drugs/fluids in a bag(s) be a real big pain to do but it could be

done and like Ron said how will it be proven that compliance is being done

?

[texasems-L] Drug Question

>Hello Everyone,

> I have questions on drugs.

>

>1. The Texas Department of Health Food , Drug, and Medical Device issued

>a " Public Advisory " about 1-2 weeks ago. In essence it states improper

>stored drugs on Ambulances, and personal vehicles are not fit for HUMAN

>USE, and the Vehicle Operator is responsible, and appears will face the

>criminal, and civil penalties, federal and state.

>

>So the majority of the Drugs on ambulaces out there are in the 59 to 86

>degree range.

>

>Now we have almost 7,000 ambulances in Texas, not counting first

>responders, home health ect;

>

>So how many of you are going to leave your IV's, drugs, electrodes,

>defib pads, on your units in the summer, and winter in extreme temps?

>Are you going to be the Vehicle operator thats responsible?? Will the

>generator truck makers declare there vehicle was built for that?? How

>will you prove what temp you kept the drugs 24 hours a day??? Remember

>it can be a federal crime with federal time. What are you medics going

>to give the patient?? Are you sure your drugs are not adultrated?? How

>many copies of the Public Advisory have been given to Civil Lawyers???

>How come TDH EMS has not addressed the issue Since they posted the

>advisory on this server???

>

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