Section Ph 1809.04 - Vaccine Administration Requirements An advanced pharmacy technician who engages in the administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines shall comply with the following procedures:
(a) The advanced pharmacy technician shall be under the supervision of an on-site immunizing pharmacist;(b) Provide the patient with a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) as provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC);(c) Ensure that the patient has received and signed the Patient Consent Form and has been counseled and their questions answered prior to administration of the vaccine;(d) Maintain and follow written policies and procedures that establish a course of action: (2) Anaphylactic reactions including a standard order for treatment;(3) Accidental needle sticks; and(4) Handling or disposal of used or contaminated equipment and supplies;(e) Report all adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) and to the primary care physician if applicable;(f) Provide the patient with documentation of the vaccination and when appropriate report it to the immunization administration section of the New Hampshire department of health and human services to be added to the Vaccination Registry;(g) Provide notice electronically, in writing or by fax within 30 days to the primary care provider, when the practitioner has been designated by the patient, of the administration of the pneumococcal and varicella zoster vaccine and maintain documentation of the record for a minimum of 4 years; and(h) Be able to recognize anaphylaxis and maintain at least 2 doses of injectable epinephrine at all times to treat a reaction if it occurs.N.H. Admin. Code § Ph 1809.04
Derived from Volume XLII Number 45, Filed November 10, 2022, Proposed by #13463, Effective 10/18/2022, Expires 10/18/2032