Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-4110

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 855-041-4110 - Remote Dispensing Machine (RDM) - Duties and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist-in-Charge

Each RDM must be under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge of the Responsible Pharmacy. The Pharmacist-in-Charge must:

(1) Develop written policies and procedures prior to installation of the RDM that:

(a) Ensure safety, accuracy, security, and patient confidentiality;

(b) Define access to the RDM and to medications contained within or associated with the RDM, including but not limited to policies that assign, discontinue, or change access to the RDM and medications.

(c) Ensure that access to the medications complies with state and federal laws and regulations.

(2) Obtain written approval by the Board prior to installing any RDM.

(3) Train all personnel who will access the APS (including the RDM) before being allowed access to the APS. Training must ensure the competence and ability of all personnel who operate any component of the APS. Documentation of original training and continuing education must be kept both in the pharmacy and at the site of the RDM, and readily available for inspection by the Board.

(4) Ensure that the RDM is in good working order and accurately dispenses the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity of the drug prescribed while maintaining appropriate record-keeping and security safeguards.

(5) Implement an ongoing quality assurance program that monitors performance of the APS, including the RDM, and the personnel who access it.

(6) Notify the Board within 15 days of removal or closure of the RDM and the disposition of drugs contained in the RDM before it was removed or closed.

(7) Ensure that the RDM is stocked accurately and in accordance with established, written policies and procedures. A pharmacist must check the accuracy of the product supplied for stocking the machine.

Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-4110

BP 2-2005, f. 2-14-05, cert. ef. 3-1-05; Renumbered from 855-041-0610, BP 7-2012, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-12; BP 46-2020, minor correction filed 08/06/2020, effective 8/6/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155 & ORS 689.305