The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter stating that Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), and Nursing Facilities (NFs) can no longer operate or install automated drug delivery systems (ADDs) or automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) that provide access to multiple drugs and are not patient-specific in design. This change is effective from January 1, 2012, as specified by Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 1261.6(f)(7). Facilities must refer to the full text of HSC Section 1261.6 to ensure compliance with ADD/ADC requirements. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties or other consequences.

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