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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.34.28.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="28" heading="Usage Requirements for Centralized Automated Medication Systems.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An automated medication system may only be used if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Records concerning transactions or operations are maintained in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A responsible pharmacist has been designated by the permit holder to supervise and manage the operations of the centralized automated medication system; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The permit holder ensures that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Patients have prompt access to pharmacy services necessary for the provision of good pharmaceutical care as defined in Health Occupations Article, §12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The centralized automated medication system maintains the integrity of the information in the system and protects patient confidentiality; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The centralized automated medication system is subject to a quality assurance program in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A permit holder shall indicate on the initial, renewal, and reinstatement applications:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Whether the permit holder operates a centralized automated medication system; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any other information regarding the system that the Board considers necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>