Regulation .04 Personnel.
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A.
Director of Pharmacy. The permit holder shall appoint a licensed pharmacist as director of pharmacy who is:
(1)
Licensed to engage in the practice of pharmacy in Maryland;
(2)
Knowledgeable in, and thoroughly familiar with, the specialized functions of comprehensive care facility pharmaceutical services;
(3)
Responsible for and in full and actual charge of the pharmacy and its personnel;
(4)
Responsible for the operations of the pharmacy and for compliance with the requirements of Health Occupations Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated under that title;
(5)
Responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures manual of the pharmacy annually and revising it as necessary;
(6)
On site full time; and
(7)
Responsible for only one comprehensive care pharmacy.
B.
Staff.
(1)
The permit holder:
(a)
May employ registered pharmacy technicians as required to provide pharmaceutical services to the patients of the comprehensive care facilities; and
(b)
Shall provide policies and procedures that specify the duties that may be performed by registered pharmacy technicians under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and the duties that may be performed only by a licensed pharmacist.
(2)
The permit holder may employ unlicensed personnel to provide operational support as defined in COMAR 10.34.21.02B.