La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIII-1143

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LIII-1143 - Remote Processing of Medical Orders or Prescription Drug Orders

A. General Requirements

1. An on-site pharmacy may obtain remote processing services from a remote processor provided the pharmacies:

a. have the same owner or have entered into a written contract or agreement that outlines the services to be provided and the responsibilities and accountabilities of each pharmacy in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; and

b. share a common electronic file or have appropriate technology to allow access to sufficient information necessary or required to provide the requested services.

2. A contract or agreement for remote processing services shall not relieve the on-site pharmacy from employing or contracting with a pharmacist to provide routine pharmacy services. The activities authorized by this section are intended to supplement pharmacy services and are not intended to eliminate the need for an on-site pharmacy or pharmacist.

a. In the event the pharmacy soliciting remote processing services is located within a hospital with more than 100 occupied beds, there shall be at least one pharmacist on duty at that hospital at all times, and any remote processing services provided to that pharmacy shall be supplemental in nature.

b. Repealed.

B. Access to Patient Information

1. The pharmacist at the remote processor shall have secure electronic access to the on-site pharmacy's patient information system and to all other electronic systems directly involved with the preparation of prescriptions that the on-site pharmacy's pharmacist has access to when the on-site pharmacy is operating. The pharmacist at the remote processor shall receive training in the use of the on-site pharmacy's electronic systems.

2. If an on-site pharmacy is not able to provide remote electronic access to the remote processor, both pharmacies shall have appropriate technology to allow access to the required patient information.

C. Policies and Procedures

1. On-site pharmacies and remote processors engaging in the acquisition or provision of remote processing services shall maintain a policy and procedure manual for reference by all personnel; it shall also be available for inspection and copying by the board.

2. At a minimum, the manual shall include policies and procedures for:

a. identification of the responsibilities of each of the pharmacies;

b. protection of the integrity and confidentiality of patient information;

c. maintenance of appropriate records to identify the name, initials, or unique identification code of each pharmacist performing processing functions, the specific services performed, and the date of such services.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIII-1143

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, LR 33:1132 (June 2007), amended LR 38:1240 (May 2012), amended LR 39:313 (February 2013), Amended LR 412148 (10/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1182.