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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.34.35.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="35" heading="Discontinuation of Infusion Therapy.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If not addressed in the initial order, the infusion pharmacy shall verify an end of therapy order.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The infusion pharmacist shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Communicate with the licensed authorized prescriber of record or agent of the prescriber of record to verify:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An end of therapy order, if not addressed in the initial order; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Parenteral infusion access device disposition, including orders for removal or line maintenance; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Forward the most current medication list to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The licensed authorized prescriber of record; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>To the patient or caregiver.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If appropriate, the infusion pharmacy shall arrange with the patient or caregiver for pick-up of medical equipment.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>