Indiana Statutes
§ 25-26-16-3 — Protocol upon hospital admission
Indiana·Title 25 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS·Art. 26 PHARMACISTS, PHARMACIES, DRUG STORES·Ch. 16 Drug Regimens
(a)At the time of admission to a hospital that
has adopted a protocol under this chapter, the following apply:
(1)The admitting practitioner shall signify in writing in the form
and manner prescribed by the hospital whether the protocol
applies in the care and treatment of the patient.
(2)A pharmacist may adjust the drug therapy regimen of the
patient pursuant to the:
(A)written authorization of the admitting practitioner under
subdivision (1); and
(B)protocols of the hospital.
The pharmacist shall review the appropriate medical records of
the patient to determine whether the admitting practitioner has
authorized the use of a specific protocol before adjusting the
patient's drug therapy regimen. The admitting practitioner may at
any time modify or cancel a protocol by entering the mod
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.114-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.98-2006,
SEC.27; P.L.197-2011, SEC.111.
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