Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.47

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 680-X-2-.47 - Off Site Vaccine Order Entry Processing

(1) The purpose of this Rule is to provide standards for off-site vaccine order entry processing for immunizations by any pharmacy in the state of Alabama to which a permit has been issued by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.

(2) "Off-site vaccine order entry processing" is a means by which a licensed pharmacist, registered technician and/or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, may remotely access their own pharmacy's electronic database from outside the pharmacy in order to process vaccinations provided that the pharmacy establishes controls to protect the privacy and security of patient records or any other confidential records. This processing shall be limited to:

(a) Interpreting or clarifying vaccine orders;

(b) Data entry of the vaccine order information;

(c) Performing drug regimen review; and

(d) Providing clinical vaccine information concerning a patient's immunizations.

"Off-site vaccine processing" does not include the order entry or dispensing of any legend or controlled substance prescriptions.

(3) Off-site vaccine order entry processing of vaccinations shall be completed in real time at the remote site where the vaccine is being administered, after which the technology used to complete the vaccine processing is returned to the pharmacy for secure storage within the permitted pharmacy.

(4) Any records generated in this process whether in a hard copy or electronic format shall be maintained at the pharmacy for a minimum period of two years from the date of entry.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.47

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 01, October 29, 2021, eff. 12/13/2021.

Author: Donna Yeatman, R.Ph., Executive Secretary

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-23-92.