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FL S1176

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that hospice physicians, nurses, or social workers obtain permission from a family member or caregiver before assisting in disposal of unused controlled substances after a patient's death
  • Authorizes hospice staff to dispose of controlled substances prescribed to patients in accordance with federal regulations in 21 C.F.R. s. 1317
  • Requires hospices to establish written policies, procedures, or systems for acceptable controlled substance disposal methods
  • Mandates that disposal procedures must occur in the patient's home and prohibits hospice staff from removing controlled substances from the home
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Disposal of Prescribed Controlled Substances by a Hospice

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/18/2017

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