Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART VII. Mental Health Manual |
Subpart D. Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
Chapter 5200. Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics |
Section 5200.42b. Clarification of the term writtenstatement of policy
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(a) The term written in § § 5200.42(b)(1) and 5200.42a (relating to drugs and medications; and medication prescriptionstatement of policy) includes prescriptions 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.
The provisions of this § 5200.42b adopted August 2, 2013, effective August 3, 2013, 43 Pa.B. 4355.