Section 420. Medical quality assurance

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A. Documentation of drug regimens in nursing facilities shall, at a minimum:

1. Be included in a plan of care that must be established and periodically reviewed by a physician;

2. Indicate all drugs administered to the resident in accordance with the plan with specific attention to frequency, quantity, and type and identify who administered the drug (include full name and title); and

3. Include the drug regimen review prescribed for nursing facilities in regulations implementing Section 483.60 of Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.

B. Documentation specified in subsection A will serve as the basis for drug utilization reviews provided for in this part.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-05-3000 § 5, eff. September 25, 1991.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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