Which of the following is NOT true regarding TJC's policies regarding hospital pharmacies?
Unit-doses are preferred over a traditional vial system
To avoid errors, internal and external products should not be stocked next to each other
IV admixtures are prepared in a pharmacy using aseptic technique and a laminar airflow hood
Professional samples should be dispensed as soon as the pharmacy receives them to prevent them from expiring
Professional samples should be dispensed as soon as the pharmacy receives them to prevent them from expiring
Rationale: The TJC, in relation to hospital pharmacies, does not mandate that professional samples should be dispensed as soon as the pharmacy receives them to prevent them from expiring, because professional samples are not permitted to be accepted. The TJC does prefer unit-doses, correct stocking methods, and proper aseptic preparation of IV admixtures.
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