Section 1140-13-.07 - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES(1) The pharmacy technician shall ensure that the central pharmacy's connection with the satellite clinic through computer, videolink, and audiolink is operational at all times that the satellite clinic is open.(2) In the event that the computer, videolink, and audiolink connection is not operational, the pharmacist-in-charge shall ensure that the satellite clinic shall cease to operate relative to the issuance of medications supplied by the central pharmacy until the links are reconnected. Whenever an interruption of data, video, or audio link occurs between the central pharmacy and the satellite clinic, no prescription shall be issued, and a sign shall be posted noting the closure of the clinic with an estimated time that a resumption of services can be expected.(3) While working at a satellite clinic, the pharmacy technician shall notify the pharmacist at the central pharmacy prior to any medication being issued in order to ensure that patient counseling is performed or offered.(4) The pharmacy technician shall only issue prescriptions dispensed by the central pharmacy.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-13-.07
Public necessity rule filed November 25, 2008; effective through May 9, 2009. New rule filed February 24, 2009; effective May 10, 2009.Authority: Chapter 1028 of the Public Acts of 2008, § 2 and T.C.A. §§ 63-10-601 through 63-10-602. [effective July 1, 2008].