Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VII - Mental Health Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Chapter 5210 - PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 5210.58b - Clarification of the term "written"-statement of policy
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 5210.58b
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) The term "written" in §§ 5210.58(b)(1) and (2) and 5210.58a (relating to drugs and medications; and medication prescription-statement of policy) includes prescriptions and orders that are handwritten or recorded and transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written 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 an unauthorized person.
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