N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-29.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8:39-29.6 - Mandatory resident pharmacy services
(a) The facility shall provide pharmaceutical services, either directly or by contract with a provider pharmacy, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(b) If a resident obtains medications from a pharmacy that is not the facility provider pharmacy, the following conditions shall be met:
1. The pharmacy provider shall comply with all labeling requirements specified at 8:39-29.4(a); and
2. The facility shall establish a plan for obtaining the resident's drugs on an emergency basis.
(c) A resident may obtain medications from a pharmacy that is not the facility provider pharmacy unless:
1. The resident is expressly informed during the admission process and within the admission agreement that this service is not permitted in the facility; or
2. For existing residents, the facility submits documentation to the Department, prior to denying the request, demonstrating a significant risk to the health and safety of residents as a result of this practice.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-29.6