55 Pa. Code § 5320.53a. Clarification of the term written''

55 Pa. Code § 5320.53a. Clarification of the term ‘‘written’’—statement of policy.

§ 5320.53a. Clarification of the term ‘‘written’’—statement of policy.

(a)  The term ‘‘written’’ in §  5320.53 (relating to medication) includes orders that are handwritten or recorded and 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 an unauthorized person.
(c)  The term ‘‘countersigned’’ in §  5320.53(a)(7)(ii) includes a handwritten or electronic signature that is made in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act (73 P. S. § §  2260.101—2260.5101).

Source

   The provisions of this §  5320.53a adopted August 2, 2013, effective August 3, 2013, 43 Pa.B. 4355.

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