Health: pharmaceuticals; delivery of prescription drugs associated with medically assisted treatment programs in county jails; allow. Amends sec. 17745a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17745a).
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Overview
This bill amends state law to allow for the delivery of prescription drugs associated with medically assisted treatment programs, such as methadone treatment, to inmates in county jails. Currently, county jails are included as a ‘public health program’ under certain circumstances, but this change specifically addresses the delivery of these medications. It outlines protocols and requirements for delegation of dispensing responsibilities, primarily to registered nurses, and sets limits on the quantity of medication delivered to released inmates.
Key provisions
- Allows delegation of prescription drug delivery in county jails for medically assisted treatment programs.
- Specifies that delivery must be to an inmate or a released inmate receiving a 30-day supply.
- Requires delivery to be performed by a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Outlines specific written protocols for drug delivery.
- Clarifies that the drugs delivered must be prelabeled and prepackaged (with exceptions for oral contraceptives and methadone single doses).
- Defines ‘public health program’ to include county jails providing medical care to inmates.
- Addresses the delegation of dispensing for prelabeled oral contraceptives.
- Addresses the delegation of dispensing for single doses of methadone.
Who is affected
- County jails
- Inmates in county jails
- Medical professionals (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses)
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