Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.35 - Infusion Pharmacy Services in an Alternate Site Care Environment
Section 10.34.35.08 - Performance Improvement Program
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.35.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The performance improvement program shall consist of:
(1) A committee which:
(a) Consists of representation of personnel
and varied areas of job responsibility; and
(b) Is responsible for analysis of data,
reporting trends and corrective actions; and
(c) Meets at least quarterly;
(2) Quality assurance and
performance improvement monitoring parameters;
(3) Documentation requirements for:
(a) Established monitoring
parameters;
(b) Trend analyses;
and
(c) Retention of committee
meeting minutes for 3 years;
(5) Documentation of tracking, trending,
analyzing, resolving, and developing corrective action plans as appropriate
for:
(a) Medication errors;
(b) Adverse drug reactions; and
(c) Equipment malfunctions;
(6) Reporting of adverse events to
regulatory and standard-setting bodies as applicable to State and federal
regulations;
(7) Documentation and
resolution of patient care issues involving:
(a) Incorrect equipment, supplies, or
medications;
(b) Delays in delivery
of care;
(c) Missed
doses;
(d) Patient
infections;
(e) Failures in
after-hours care; and
(f) Patient,
caregiver, or health care provider complaints;
(8) Documentation of patient
outcomes;
(9) Recall
management;
(10) Patient compliance
monitoring; and
(11) Staff training
and competency compliance.
B. The permit holder shall review the performance improvement program at a minimum of every 3 years.
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