QTP4P0X1-5 — Resource Protection

QTP4P0X1-5 governs resource protection and security procedures for pharmacy technicians, including pharmacy access and controlled substances.

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  • Publication number: QTP4P0X1-5
  • Title: Resource Protection
  • Date: 2022-07-11

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It covers controlled pharmacy areas, visitor identification, vault and safe security, access codes, keys, and controlled-substance storage. It requires security checks, access controls, documentation, and protection of pharmacy resources.

Topics covered

  • Pharmacy access control
  • Controlled substance security
  • Vault and safe security
  • Visitor identification
  • Security codes and combinations
  • Pharmacy security forms

Questions and answers

What areas are designated as controlled areas in a pharmacy?

All pharmacy dispensing areas are designated as controlled areas IAW AFI 31-101. (paragraph 1)

What identification is required for pharmacy access?

Persons asking for access to the pharmacy are to be properly identified and must have a valid need for entrance; identification should be verified by Medical Group ID Badge or Military ID card. (paragraph 31-101)

How must pharmacy visitors be handled after entry is verified?

Once verification is satisfied, person(s) requesting entry will sign in on AF IMT 1109, Visitor Register Log. (paragraph 31-101)

Where must bulk controlled substances be secured?

All bulk controlled substances will be secured in the pharmacy vault. (paragraph 31-101)

When must the vault combination be changed?

Vault/safe combinations will be changed anytime there is: (1) a change of personnel who had access privileges, (2) the combination is compromised, or (3) at the discretion of the Pharmacy Flight/Element Commander, but at least every 6 months. (paragraph 31-101)

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