Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1187 - NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
Subchapter E - ALLOWABLE PROGRAM COSTS AND POLICIES
Section 1187.55a - Clarification of the term "written"-statement of policy
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 1187.55a
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024
(a) The term "written" in § 1187.55(1)(i) (relating to selected resident care and other resident related cost policies) includes orders and prescriptions that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written orders and prescriptions transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.
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