Haw. Code R. § 16-95-94

Current through April, 2024

Section 16-95-94 - Automated data processing systems

As an alternative to procedures set forth in section 16-95-93, an ADP system may be employed for the record keeping system provided the following conditions have been met:

(1) The ADP system shall have the capability of producing hard copy documents of all drug orders of original and refilled prescription information. The hard copy produced must be of a print size that is readable without the aid of any special device;

(2) Information to be kept on the ADP system shall include, but not be limited to the information required in section 16-95-82, valid prescriptions, and section 16-95-93, records of dispensing;

(3) The pharmacist responsible for entries into the ADP system shall ensure that the information entered into the computer is accurate and complete;

(4) The documentation used to satisfy the above requirements shall be provided to the pharmacy within seventy-two hours of the date of dispensing;

(5) An auxiliary record keeping system shall be established for the documentation of refills in the event the ADP system is inoperative for any reason. The auxiliary system shall ensure that all refills are authorized by the original prescription and that the maximum number of refills is not exceeded. When the ADP system is restored to operation, the information regarding drug orders and prescriptions filled and refilled during the inoperative period shall be entered in the ADP system within ninety-six hours;

(6) Any pharmacy using an ADP system shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and

(7) A pharmacy shall make arrangements with the supplier of data processing services or materials to assure that the pharmacy continues to have adequate and complete records for any drug order, prescription, and dispensing if the relationship with such supplier terminates for any reason. The pharmacy shall assure continuity in the maintenance of records.

Haw. Code R. § 16-95-94

[Eff and comp 12/24/92; comp 12/25/04] (Auth: HRS § 461-4.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 461-9, 461-10, 461-11, 461-12, 461-13)

Am and comp 06/22/15; Comp 8/15/2016