Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.36 - Pharmaceutical Services to Residents in Assisted Living Programs and Group Homes
Section 10.34.36.04 - Personnel
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.34.36.04
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The permit holder shall appoint a responsible pharmacist who shall:
(1) Be responsible for the operations of the
pharmacy and for compliance with the requirements of Health Occupations
Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated
under that title;
(2) Be
responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures manual of the pharmacy
annually and revising it as necessary;
(3) Be responsible for the safe and efficient
dispensing, delivery, and control of, and be accountable for, medications and
devices dispensed or distributed by the pharmacy;
(4) Work in cooperation with the other
professional staff of the assisted living program or group home in meeting the
responsibilities set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter and in ordering,
storing, and accounting for pharmaceutical materials; and
(5) Develop a process for the pharmacy to be
notified of medications which have been discontinued.
B. Staff.
(1) The permit holder:
(a) May employ registered pharmacy
technicians as required to provide pharmaceutical services to the residents of
the assisted living program or group home; and
(b) Shall provide policies and procedures
that specify the duties that may be performed by registered pharmacy
technicians under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and the duties that
may be performed only by a licensed pharmacist.
(2) The permit holder may employ unlicensed
personnel to provide operational support as defined in COMAR
10.34.21.02B.
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