216B.195 Residential hospice facilities -- Automated pharmacy system. (1) As used in this section: (a) 'Automated pharmacy system' means a mechanical system that delivers prescribed over -the-counter and legend drugs, and controlled substances received from a pharmacy licensed in Kentucky that maintains transaction information; a nd (b) 'Residential hospice facility' means a facility licensed under KRS Chapter 216B that provides residential skilled nursing care, pain management, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions for terminally ill patients. (2) A residential hospice fa cility shall be deemed in compliance with licensure requirements relating to pharmaceutical services if the facility obtains pharmacy services through an automated pharmacy system in accordance with KRS 315.295 and related administrative regulations promul gated by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 153, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006.
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