Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
396 - BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Chapter 21 - USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN
Section 396-21-3 - APPLICABILITY OF RULE
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. Custodial Care Facilities
This rule does not apply to the treatment of patients who are in-patients of any medical facility or to the treatment of patients in any custodial care facilities (including nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and assisted living facilities) where the patients do not have possession or control of their medications and where the medications are dispensed or administered by a licensed, certified or registered health care provider.
2. Hospice Care
This rule does not apply to the treatment of patients who are terminally ill and who are receiving hospice services as defined by this rule.