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§ 9503. Definitions

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military AffairsEffective: December 15, 2014

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Part VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 95. Long-Term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals (Refs & Annos)
Effective: December 15, 2014
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 9503
Formerly cited as PA ST 35 P.S. § 960.13
§ 9503. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Assisted living residence.” As defined in section 1001 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21),1 known as the Public Welfare Code.
“Board.” The State Board of Pharmacy.
“Drug source facility.” A facility:
(1) where drugs are lawfully manufactured, dispensed or distributed; and
(2) which is:
(i) operated by or under contract with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(ii) approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Lockbox.” A cabinet, safe, container or other structure to contain medications that shall be securely locked, substantially constructed and accessible only to the pharmacist or his representative as authorized by the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.
“Long-term care facility.” A long-term care nursing facility as defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),2 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
“Means.” The placement of a lockbox at a location at a long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home.
“Personal care home.” As defined in section 1001 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21), known as the Public Welfare Code.
“Pharmaceutical provider.” An entity that employs a pharmacist.

Credits

2012, May 8, P.L. 248, No. 36, § 1, effective in 60 days [July 9, 2012]. Amended 2014, Oct. 14, P.L. 2511, No. 147, § 1, effective in 60 days [Dec. 15, 2014].

Footnotes

62 P.S. § 1001.
35 P.S. § 448.802a.
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 9503, PA ST 51 Pa.C.S.A. § 9503
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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