55 Pa. Code § 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).
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