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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 10.34.28.12" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="28" heading="Security.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The responsible pharmacist shall ensure the security of the automated medication system.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In order to restrict access to the automated medication system to authorized individuals, the responsible pharmacist shall, at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establish a clear process of how passwords will be assigned;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Develop procedures that prohibit the sharing of passwords and reuse of passwords;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Require that the system database be updated daily to remove inactive passwords; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Require remote locking mechanisms for refrigerated storage associated with the system.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>