N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.22.16 - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES
A certified pharmacy technician may administer vaccines prescribed by and under the direct supervision of a New Mexico licensed pharmacist with current immunization prescriptive authority "qualified pharmacist," if all requirements of this section are met.
A. Training and education:
(1) The pharmacy technician must successfully
complete an accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) accredited
immunization certification course for pharmacy technicians. This training must
include study materials, hands-on injection technique, and the recognition and
treatment of emergency reactions to vaccines. Pharmacy technicians who
successfully completed said training prior to the enactment date of this
section will be grandfathered.
(2)
The pharmacy technician must complete and maintain current basic life
support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR) certification.
(3) Continuing Education: Any pharmacy
technician engaging in administration of vaccines shall complete a minimum of
0.2 CEU of ACPE accredited vaccine related continuing education during each
registration period.
B.
Competency assurance:
(1) The
pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for ensuring that the technician has
completed the required training; and possesses the knowledge, skills and
abilities to appropriately engage in vaccine administration.
(2) The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible
for developing, implementing and maintaining proper policies and procedures,
which must include training and competency oversight to ensure compliance with
the requirements of this section. Such procedures shall include an initial
observation by a qualified pharmacist to ensure proper administration
technique.
(3) The
pharmacist-in-charge and technician are responsible for maintaining training
and education documentation.
C. Oversight and activities:
(1) While the pharmacy technician may draw up
the vaccine into a syringe, the supervising qualified pharmacist is responsible
for final verification.
(2) The
qualified pharmacist must provide patient counseling, as appropriate.
(3) The identity of the pharmacy technician
who administered each dose of vaccine will be documented. The qualified
pharmacist is responsible for ensuring proper documentation.
(4) Supervision: A qualified pharmacist may
not supervise more than two pharmacy technicians administering vaccines in a
pharmacy setting. A pharmacist whose duties are dedicated to vaccination (e.g.
vaccination clinic) may not supervise more than six qualified pharmacy
technicians administering vaccines at one time. It is the responsibility of the
pharmacist in charge to ensure adequate staffing levels for duties
performed.
D. All
records required under this section shall be readily available for inspection
and produced to the board or the board's agent upon request.
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