Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 1187.55a - Clarification of the term "written"-statement of policy(a) The term "written" in § 1187.55(1)(i) (relating to selected resident care and other resident related cost policies) includes orders and prescriptions that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.(b) Written orders and 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 any unauthorized person.The provisions of this § 1187.55a adopted July 16, 2010, effective 7/17/2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.