H.R. 540 — A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require that only licensed personnel may set up or distribute medications in skilled nursing facilities.

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Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that only registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses shall dispense and administer drugs and biologicals in skilled nursing homes participating in the Medicare program.

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1977-01-04
Introduced in House
1977-01-04
Introduced in House
1977-01-04
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
1977-01-04
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require that only licensed personnel may set up or distribute medications in skilled nursing facilities.

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