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County and EMS officials address procedural lapse after responsible‑party change for controlled drugs
Summary
Board members raised concerns after a responsible‑party change at a rescue squad led the county medical director to temporarily secure two Schedule II drugs. Staff said an inventory was completed, paperwork was submitted to reassign the responsible party, and patient‑care capacity remained intact.
A personnel and procedural issue at the Birkville/Nottoway emergency squad prompted supervisors to demand follow‑up after the squad’s designated pharmacy 'responsible party' left, triggering temporary restrictions on two Schedule II medications. Board members said they first learned of the situation through informal channels and urged better communication between EMS leadership and county staff.
A fire/EMS official told the board the operational medical director requested that two Schedule II drugs be removed from ambulances and secured pending inventory and administrative reassignment of responsibility; the official said medicines "are still being administered" and that patient care was not otherwise reduced. The official also confirmed an inventory was completed and paperwork submitted to the Board of Pharmacy to designate a new responsible party. Several supervisors said they were concerned that some board members and staff learned of the issue late and asked for an after‑action review and clearer notification procedures if service capabilities are affected.
