N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-29.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 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