Md. Code Regs. 10.07.04.13 - Health Services
A. A.
Supervision of Treatment Program. Treatment at any center shall be under the
direction of a qualified psychiatrist who is responsible for the adequacy,
quality, and appropriateness of the treatment program for each resident. There
shall be sufficient professional personnel to ensure the implementation of the
treatment program for each resident.
B. Medical Supervision. A resident shall be
under the medical care of a physician licensed in the State. Each resident
shall have a complete physical examination done within 30 days before
admission, and updated within 72 hours after admission, and at appropriate,
regularly scheduled intervals thereafter.
C. Principal Physician. The center shall
arrange for a physician to serve as principal physician and a qualified relief
to cover periods when their services are not available. The medical director or
assigned on call physician shall respond at times of emergency and be available
as needed to advise the administrator and nursing staff on medical questions.
D. Restrictions on Medication.
Medication may not be given without the written order of a physician, nurse
practitioner, or physician assistant except in an emergency when medication or
treatment may be given on the verbal or telephone order of the prescriber.
These orders shall be entered on the doctor's order sheet and shall be
confirmed by the prescriber at the next visit.
E. Medication Handling. The center shall
comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances,
standards, and codes regulating the purchasing, handling, storage,
administration, and recording of medications, including controlled
substances.
Notes
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