Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 710, §5 (NEW)
Subchapter 13: ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
§13833. Treatment protocol
The pharmacist shall administer drugs and immunizations in compliance with a treatment protocol established by a practitioner authorized under the laws of this State to order administration of those drugs and immunizations approved by the board. A copy of the treatment protocol must be submitted to the board. At a minimum the treatment protocol must include: [2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]
1. Standards. Standards for observation of the person receiving the drug or immunization to determine whether the person has an adverse reaction, as adopted in rules by the board;
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
2. Procedures. Procedures to be followed by the pharmacist when administering epinephrine, diphenhydramine, or both, to a person who has an adverse reaction to an immunization administered by the pharmacist; and
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
3. Notification. Notification to the authorized practitioner who issued the prescription, standing order or protocol under section 13831, subsection 2 of the administration by the pharmacist of the drug or immunization, or both, within 3 business days.
Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 710, §5 (NEW)
Subchapter 13: ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
§13833. Treatment protocol
The pharmacist shall administer drugs and immunizations in compliance with a treatment protocol established by a practitioner authorized under the laws of this State to order administration of those drugs and immunizations approved by the board. A copy of the treatment protocol must be submitted to the board. At a minimum the treatment protocol must include: [2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]
1. Standards. Standards for observation of the person receiving the drug or immunization to determine whether the person has an adverse reaction, as adopted in rules by the board;
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
2. Procedures. Procedures to be followed by the pharmacist when administering epinephrine, diphenhydramine, or both, to a person who has an adverse reaction to an immunization administered by the pharmacist; and
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
3. Notification. Notification to the authorized practitioner who issued the prescription, standing order or protocol under section 13831, subsection 2 of the administration by the pharmacist of the drug or immunization, or both, within 3 business days.
Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 710, §5 (NEW)
Subchapter 13: ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
§13833. Treatment protocol
The pharmacist shall administer drugs and immunizations in compliance with a treatment protocol established by a practitioner authorized under the laws of this State to order administration of those drugs and immunizations approved by the board. A copy of the treatment protocol must be submitted to the board. At a minimum the treatment protocol must include: [2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]
1. Standards. Standards for observation of the person receiving the drug or immunization to determine whether the person has an adverse reaction, as adopted in rules by the board;
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
2. Procedures. Procedures to be followed by the pharmacist when administering epinephrine, diphenhydramine, or both, to a person who has an adverse reaction to an immunization administered by the pharmacist; and
[ 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW) .]
3. Notification. Notification to the authorized practitioner who issued the prescription, standing order or protocol under section 13831, subsection 2 of the administration by the pharmacist of the drug or immunization, or both, within 3 business days.
