Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-1010 - Outlet (RP & IP): Personnel

Each Drug Outlet Pharmacy must:

(1) Have one Pharmacist-in-charge employed on a regular basis at that location who shall be responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist-in-charge shall be indicated on the application for a new or relocated pharmacy and for pharmacy renewal registration.

(2) Report terminating or allowing a board licensee to resign in lieu of termination to the board within 10 working days.

(3) Ensure that it is in compliance with all state and federal laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy.

(4) Provide a working environment that protects the health, safety and welfare of a patient which includes but not limited to:

(a) Sufficient personnel to prevent fatigue, distraction or other conditions that interfere with a pharmacist's ability to practice with reasonable competency and safety.

(b) Appropriate opportunities for uninterrupted rest periods and meal breaks.

(c) Adequate time for a Pharmacist to complete professional duties and responsibilities as specified in OAR 855-019;

(d) Ensure there is sufficient staff to provide services in a safe manner. The outlet must abide by the Pharmacist-on-duty's decision to temporarily shut down a service or services and must respond substantively to a Pharmacist who has identified staffing concerns.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-1010

1PB 2-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 10-3-79; 1PB 2-1980, f. & ef. 4-3-80; 1PB 3-1986, f. & ef. 12-8-86; PB 10-1987, f. & ef. 12-8-87; PB 9-1989, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-89; PB 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-92; PB 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-94; PB 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-95; PB 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-96; BP 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-5-01; BP 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-20-08; Renumbered from 855-041-0020, BP 7-2012, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-12; BP 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2/23/2017; BP 7-2023, amend filed 02/14/2023, effective 2/14/2023; BP 34-2023, amend filed 12/19/2023, effective 3/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155 & ORS 689.305