Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART III. Medical Assistance Manual |
Chapter 1181. Nursing Facility Care |
SubChapter B. MANUAL FOR ALLOWABLE COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR SKILLED NURSING AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES |
Section 1181.257a. Clarification of the term writtenstatement of policy
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(a) The term written in § 1181.257(c) (relating to drug services) 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 § 1181.257a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.