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AHCA/NCAL: Focus F-Tag of the Week – §483.45-Pharmacy Services

Each week through October, AHCA will be focusing on a particular F-tag(s) to help providers break down the Phase 2 updates and Phase 3 new guidance.

CMS has revised the §483.45-Pharmacy Services guidance. Changes include the following:

  • F755-Pharmacy Services: CMS provided clarification language related to the disposal of Fentanyl patches.
  • F757-Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary Drugs: CMS added language related to antibiotic stewardship and F881.
  • F758-Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Medications/PRN Use: CMS provided clarification of other classes of drugs not listed in the regulation and how they are affected by the psychotropic medication requirements. CMS also added language on potential misdiagnoses, such as schizophrenia, in order to prescribe antipsychotics.

Detailed information can be found in the Appendix PP-State Operations Manual.

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Resources

73rd AHCA/NCAL Convention & ExpoRegister to learn more about new CMS guidance and implications on Intensive-Phase 3 ROP.
Member Resources
Access the Action Brief: Action Brief: § 483.45-Pharmacy Services
AHCA Bookstore
Pre-order your copy of the Long-Term Care Survey, Phase 3 Guide.

Please email regulatory@ahca.org for additional questions or visit the Survey Preparedness page for more information.

NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20