Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-13.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 657-13.10 - General requirements for verifying pharmacist

A verifying pharmacist shall maintain a current and active license to practice pharmacy in Iowa.

(1)Location of verifying pharmacist. The verifying pharmacist who is performing patient counseling shall be physically located within the managing pharmacy or another pharmacy licensed to operate a pharmacy in Iowa.

(2)Adequate audiovisual connection. The verifying pharmacist shall ensure adequate audiovisual connection with the telepharmacy site during all periods when the pharmacist is responsible for verifying telepharmacy site activities and practices, including ensuring confidentiality of communications in compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws.

(3)Verifying pharmacist training. A verifying pharmacist shall be adequately trained on the use of the technology to ensure accurate verification and patient counseling and shall review and understand the policies and procedures of the managing pharmacy and the telepharmacy site.

(4)Patient refusal of counseling. If a patient or patient's caregiver refuses patient counseling, the refusal shall be directly communicated by the patient or patient's caregiver to the pharmacist through audiovisual communication. Telepharmacy personnel may not accept and communicate a refusal of patient counseling from the patient or patient's caregiver to the pharmacist.

(5)Reference library. A verifying pharmacist shall have access to all required references applicable to the telepharmacy services provided at the telepharmacy site.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-13.10

Adopted by IAB August 2, 2017/Volume XL, Number 3, effective 9/6/2017

Amended by IAB March 23, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 19, effective 4/27/2022