An extended hospital pharmacy that dispenses to residents of an affiliated nursing home must comply with Chapter 110, Chapter 17, of DHHS' rules, "Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities / Pharmaceutical Services" (February 1, 2001 edition, as amended effective October 15, 2004.) The pharmacist in charge of the extended hospital pharmacy has the responsibilities of the pharmacist consultant described in Chapter 110, Chapter 17.
The board incorporates Chapter 110, Chapter 17, of DHHS' rules, "Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities / Pharmaceutical Services" (February 1, 2001 edition, as amended effective October 15, 2004) into this chapter by reference. A copy of Chapter 110, Chapter 17 may be obtained from:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services
State House Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333
-or-
Maine Secretary of State
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/ch110.htm
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