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    |March 21, 2007
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    New Pharmacy Services and Unnecessary Medications guidelines require careful implementation by consultant pharmacists and nursing facilities. These updated Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations necessitate process adjustments for regulatory compliance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare regulation
    • Pharmacy practice
    • Long-term care management

    Background:

    • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated Pharmacy Services and Unnecessary Medications guidelines in December 2006.
    • These guidelines impact consultant pharmacists, long-term care pharmacies, and nursing facilities.
    • Modifications were made from the "Advance Copy" version released in September 2006.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inform stakeholders about the updated Pharmacy Services and Unnecessary Medications guidelines.
    • To highlight the importance of regulatory compliance in long-term care pharmacy services.
    • To emphasize the role of consultant pharmacists in guideline implementation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the final CMS guidelines released in December 2006.

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  • Comparison with the "Advance Copy" version from September 2006.
  • Identification of key changes and their implications for facilities.

    • Main Results:

    • The final guidelines contain modifications compared to the "Advance Copy".
    • Implementation is a multistep process for consultant pharmacists and nursing facilities.
    • Regulatory compliance requires careful review and potential process alteration.

    Conclusions:

    • Consultant pharmacists are crucial for interpreting the updated guidelines.
    • Facilities must assess and potentially modify their processes to ensure compliance.
    • Proactive engagement with the new regulations is essential for long-term care providers.