N.M. Code R. § 16.19.26.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 16.19.26.9 - VACCINES

A.Protocol:

(1) Prescriptive authority for vaccines shall be exercised solely in accordance with the written protocol for vaccine prescriptive authority approved by the board.

(2) Any pharmacist exercising prescriptive authority for vaccines must maintain a current copy of the protocol for vaccine prescriptive authority approved by the board.

B.Education and training:

(1) The pharmacist must successfully complete a course of training, accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE), provided by:

(a) the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC); or

(b) a similar health authority or professional body approved by the board.

(2) Training must include study materials, hands-on training and techniques for administering vaccines, comply with current CDC guidelines, and provide instruction and experiential training in the following content areas:

(a) mechanisms of action for vaccines, contraindication, drug interaction, and monitoring after vaccine administration;

(b) standards for pediatric, adolescent, and adult immunization practices;

(c) basic immunology and vaccine protection;

(d) vaccine-preventable diseases;

(e) recommended pediatric, adolescent, and adult immunization schedule;

(f) vaccine storage management;

(g) biohazard waste disposal and sterile techniques;

(h) informed consent;

(i) physiology and techniques for vaccine administration;

(j) pre and post-vaccine assessment and counseling;

(k) immunization record management;

(l) management of adverse events, including identification, appropriate response, documentation and reporting;

(m) reimbursement procedures and vaccine coverage by federal, state and local entities.

(3) Continuing education: Any pharmacist exercising prescriptive authority for vaccines shall complete a minimum of 0.2 CEU of live ACPE approved vaccine related continuing education every two years. Such continuing education shall be in addition to requirements in 16.19.4.10 NMAC.

(4) Basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR): Any pharmacist exercising prescriptive authority for vaccines shall complete and have current live BLS/CPR certification.

C.Authorized drugs:

(1) Prescriptive authority shall be limited to those drugs and vaccines delineated in the written protocol for vaccine prescriptive authority approved by the board, and;

(2) Other vaccines as determined by the CDC, the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) or New Mexico department of health that may be required to protect the public health and safety

D.Records:

(1) The prescribing pharmacist must generate a written or electronic prescription for any dangerous drug authorized.

(2) Informed consent must be documented in accordance with the written protocol for vaccine prescriptive authority approved by the board and a record of such consent maintained in the pharmacy for a period of at least three years.

E.Notification: Upon signed consent of the patient or guardian the pharmacist shall update the New Mexico department of health immunization program's electronic database (NMSIIS) of any vaccine administered.

N.M. Code R. § 16.19.26.9

16.19.26.9 NMAC - N, 12-15-02; 16.19.26.9 NMAC - Rn, 16.19.26.8 NMAC & A, 07-15-04; A, 01-31-07; Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 16, August 28, 2015, eff. 9/6/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/31/2021