55 Pa. Code § 1187.32a. Clarification of the term written''

55 Pa. Code § 1187.32a. Clarification of the term ‘‘written’’—statement of policy.

§ 1187.32a. Clarification of the term ‘‘written’’—statement of policy.

(a)  The term ‘‘written’’ in §  1187.32(4) (relating to continued need for nursing facility services requirements) includes orders that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b)  Written orders transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.

Source

   The provisions of this §  1187.32a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.

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