KRS 216B.195: Residential hospice facilities -- Automated pharmacy system.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Automated pharmacy system" means a mechanical system that delivers

prescribed over -the-counter and legend drugs, and controlled substances

received from a pharmacy licensed in Kentucky that maintains transaction

information; and

(b) "Residential hospice facility" means a facility licensed under KRS Chapter

216B that provides residential skilled nursing care, pain management, and

treatment for acute and chronic conditions for terminally ill patients.

(2) A residential hospice fa cility shall be deemed in compliance with licensure

requirements relating to pharmaceutical services if the facility obtains pharmacy

services through an automated pharmacy system in accordance with KRS 315.295

and related administrative regulations promul gated by the Kentucky Board of

Pharmacy.