This manual provides comprehensive guidance for pharmacy departments to navigate and adhere to complex regulatory and accreditation standards. It addresses legal compliance questions, offers insights from Joint Commission surveys, analyzes hospital accreditation standards specific to pharmacy departments, and provides essential reference materials. The included diskette contains forms, policies, and procedures to aid in compliance efforts.

This manual is designed as a practical resource for pharmacy departments seeking to ensure compliance with a complex regulatory landscape. Its structure, offering direct answers to legal and survey questions alongside standard analysis and reference materials, suggests a focus on actionable guidance. The inclusion of a diskette with documentation further indicates its utility as a hands-on tool for administrators and compliance officers.