Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VII - Mental Health Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Chapter 5210 - PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 5210.58 - Drugs and medications
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 5210.58
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) If medication is prescribed or dispensed by the facility, the requirements of applicable Federal and State drug statutes and regulations shall be met.
(b) Written policies and procedures providing for the safe dispensing and administration of drugs by the medical and nursing staff shall be in writing and on file. The policies shall include the following:
(1) Prescriptions
shall be written only by the physician.
(2) Drugs shall be dispensed only on the
order of a physician.
(3) Drugs
shall be kept in a secure place.
(4) Each dose of medication administered by
the facility shall be properly recorded in the patient's medical
record.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5210.58b (relating to clarification of the term "written"-statement of policy).
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