Section 107.65. Automatic stop drug orders


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  • The medical staff shall establish a written policy pursuant to § 113.26 (relating to administration of drugs) for all dangerous medications not specifically prescribed as to time or number of doses to be automatically stopped after a reasonable time limit. The prescriber shall be notified according to hospital policies and procedures within 48 hours before an order is automatically stopped.

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This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 107.61 (relating to written orders); 28 Pa. Code § 109.23 (relating to written nursing care policies and procedures); 28 Pa. Code § 109.61 (relating to medication or treatment); 28 Pa. Code § 113.26 (relating to administration of drugs); and 28 Pa. Code § 115.33 (relating to entries).