(a) A license holder may adopt written policies and procedures related to the disposal of a patient's unused controlled substance prescription drugs on the patient's death or in other circumstances in which disposal is appropriate.(b) A license holder that adopts policies and procedures under this section shall:(1) provide a copy of the policies and procedures to the patient and the patient's family;(2) discuss the policies and procedures with the patient and the patient's family in a language and manner the patient and patient's family understand; and(3) document in the patient's clinical record that the policies and procedures were provided and discussed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.042
Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 829,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2019.