Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 12 - ADULT HEALTH
Chapter 10.12.04 - Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability
Section 10.12.04.18 - Orders

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.12.04.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Orders concerning medication, treatment, and diet shall be in effect for the specified number of days indicated by the health care provider. If not specified, the period may not exceed 6 months.

B. Verbal Orders.

(1) A licensed nurse shall take verbal medication orders from a health care provider.

(2) The nurse shall immediately write orders into the participant's record, and sign and date the note.

(3) The original or faxed medication order shall be included in the medical record within 10 calendar days after the date of the telephone order.

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