Section 856IAC1-42-7. Policies and procedures

   A pharmacist that is providing remote practice of pharmacy services shall develop, implement, review, revise, and comply with policies and procedures for the services they provide. These policies and procedures should reflect the nature and extent of the services they perform. In the event a pharmacist is performing services via a contract with another service provider, dispensing pharmacy, or other institution, their contract shall stipulate or designate, or both, whose policies and procedures control for the services being performed. At a minimum, the policies and procedures shall include the following:

(1) A policy or statement concerning the services being provided or performed.

(2) A policy outlining the responsibilities of each of the parties involved.

(3) A policy or list that documents the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and all license and permit numbers of the parties involved in the services to be performed.

(4) A policy that documents the protection, confidentiality, and integrity of patient information.

(5) A policy that addresses record maintenance.

(6) A policy that addresses any necessary additional mechanisms or controls for compliance with other federal and state laws.

(7) A policy for operating and maintaining a continuous quality improvement program for remote practice of pharmacy services, designed to objectively and systematically monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursue opportunities to improve patient care, and resolve identified problems.

(Indiana Board of Pharmacy; 856 IAC 1-42-7; filed Jun 19, 2013, 10:06 a.m.: 20130717-IR-856120619FRA)

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