Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-04-.11 - TAKE-HOME AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE DRUGS, DEVICES, AND RELATED MATERIALS

(1) All prescription drugs prescribed for and dispensed to patients who are on leave of absence from the institutional facility must be dispensed in accordance with the institution's policies and procedures.

(2) All prescription drugs prescribed for and dispensed to patients who are being discharged from the institutional facility must be dispensed with labeling in accordance with 1140-3-.06.

(3) The pharmacist in charge in coordination with the medical and nursing staff committees of the facility shall establish policies and procedures to assure that this process meets state and federal guidelines appropriate for the facility.

(4) Upon request, the Board may waive selected portions of these requirements so long as any waiver granted is consistent with the Board's authority under Tenn. Code Ann. Title 63, Chapters 1 and 10, and Tenn. Code Ann. Title 4, Chapter 5.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-04-.11

Original rule filed February 7, 1983; effective March 9, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed May 11, 1998; effective July 25, 1998. Amendments filed November 22, 2016; effective 2/20/2017.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-10-204, 63-10-304, 63-10-404(11), (14), (16), and (27), and 63-10-504(b)(1) and (2).