Section 1140-14-.09 - TAKE-HOME AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE DRUGS, DEVICES AND RELATED MATERIALS(1) All prescription drugs prescribed for and released to patients who are on leave of absence from the long-term care facility must be released in accordance with the long-term care facility's policies and procedures.(2) All prescription drugs prescribed for and dispensed to patients who are being discharged from the long-term care facility must be dispensed with labeling in accordance with 1140-03-.06.(3) The pharmacist in charge in coordination with the medical and nursing staff of the facility shall establish policies and procedures to assure that this process meets state and federal guidelines appropriate for the facility.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-14-.09
New rule filed November 22, 2016; effective 2/20/2017.Authority: T.C.A. § 63-10-304.