Section 1399.78 - Authorization and Protocols RequiredTopical medications shall be applied or administered by a physical therapist in accordance with this section.
(a) Any topical medication applied or administered shall be ordered on a specific or standing basis by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medication.(b) Written protocols shall be prepared for the administration or application of each of the groups of medications listed in Section 1399.79 for which a prescription is required under Federal or State law, which shall include a description of the medication, its actions, its indications and contraindications, and the proper procedure and technique for the application or administration of medication.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.78
1. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-8-2000; operative 4-7-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 2615 and 2620.3, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2620.3, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment of Note filed 3-8-2000; operative 4-7-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10).