Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
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 |
Sec. 10.34.36.03. Policies and Procedures
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The permit holder shall establish and operate under a policies and procedures manual which:
A. Complies with this chapter;
B. Defines the scope and method of pharmacy services provided to the residents of the assisted living program or group home;
C. Determines under what circumstances personnel may have access to the pharmacy area;
D. Provides for the safe and efficient dispensing and delivery of pharmaceutical products as outlined in this subtitle;
E. Includes:
(1) Labeling requirements and distribution methods for medication provided in a single container, slot, blister package, or other method of delivering an entire single dosing unit; and
(2) The conditions in which an interim box may be replenished or prepared, delivered, and stored by the assisted living program;
F. Is provided to:
(1) The personnel of the pharmacy;
(2) The assisted living program;
(3) Group home; and
(4) Upon request, an agent of the Board; and
G. Is in a form that is:
(1) Written or electronic; and
(2) Readily retrievable.