Sec. 10.34.23.04. Personnel

A. Director of Pharmacy. The permit holder shall appoint a licensed pharmacist as director of pharmacy who is:

(1) Licensed to engage in the practice of pharmacy in Maryland;

(2) Knowledgeable in, and thoroughly familiar with, the specialized functions of comprehensive care facility pharmaceutical services;

(3) Responsible for and in full and actual charge of the pharmacy and its personnel;

(4) 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;

(5) Responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures manual of the pharmacy annually and revising it as necessary;

(6) On site full time; and

(7) Responsible for only one comprehensive care pharmacy.

B. Staff.

(1) The permit holder:

(a) May employ registered pharmacy technicians as required to provide pharmaceutical services to the patients of the comprehensive care facilities; 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.