Section R156-17b-606 - Operating Standards - Pharmacist Preceptor(1) Under Subsections 58-17b-601(1) and 58-17b-102(50), a pharmacist preceptor shall: (a) hold an active and good standing pharmacist license to practice in the jurisdiction where the pharmacist is acting as a preceptor; and(b) have engaged in active practice as a licensed pharmacist for at least one year immediately preceding the internship, in any jurisdiction.(2) A pharmacist preceptor shall: (a) ensure or provide as necessary the direct, on-site supervision required under the Vaccine Administration Protocol, and provide general supervision for all other pharmacy intern activities; and(b) ensure the totality of the internship circumstances are safe and appropriate according to generally recognized industry standards of practice.(3) A pharmacist preceptor may supervise up to:(a) two pharmacy interns during a working shift; and(b) five pharmacy interns at public health outreach programs such as informational health fairs, chronic disease state screening and education programs, or immunization clinics.(4) A pharmacist preceptor shall document the number of internship hours completed by the pharmacy intern, and evaluate the quality of the pharmacy intern's performance.(5) A pharmacist preceptor is responsible for the pharmacy intern's actions related to the practice of pharmacy while the pharmacy intern is practicing under the preceptor's supervision.Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-606
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-6, effective 2/24/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/11/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/5/2023