Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART III. Medical Assistance Manual |
Chapter 1187. Nursing Facility Services |
SubChapter D. DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING FACILITYAPPLICANTS AND RESIDENTS |
Section 1187.32a. Clarification of the term writtenstatement of policy
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(a) The term written in § 1187.32(4) (relating to continued need for nursing facility services requirements) includes orders that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written orders 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 § 1187.32a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.