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This letter describes revised and updated policies that replace the policies and guidance published in the February 1, 2016 Circular Letter.
2/01/2017
  • Drug Control Program
  • Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality
  • Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

Circular letter

TO: Long-Term Care Facility Administrators

FROM: Eric Sheehan, J.D., Director, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality
James Lavery, J.D., Director, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

DATE: February 1, 2017

SUBJECT: REVISED Informed Written Consent for Use of Psychotropic Medications in Long-Term Care Facilities

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