In which scenario is C data not required to be reported?

In the context of the Minnesota Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), reporting C data refers to the documentation requirements for controlled substances under specific scenarios. The scenario involving nursing home patients does not require C data to be reported in the same way as patients in other settings primarily due to the regulations governing long-term care facilities.

Nursing homes typically manage medications under a comprehensive care plan where the facility itself assumes responsibility for medication administration, which may lead to streamlined reporting requirements. This is contrasted with home care patients or those receiving outpatient therapy, where more detailed documentation is essential for tracking the use of controlled substances.

In particular, home care patients receiving long-term medications, outpatient therapy patients, and those prescribed medications for chronic conditions represent scenarios where C data is crucial for ensuring proper monitoring and compliance with state and federal laws regarding controlled substances. Thus, the exception for nursing home patients reflects the specific regulatory framework that applies to these types of facilities, allowing for a more consolidated approach to medication management.