Or. Admin. R. 855-019-0280 - [Repealed]
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 433.441, ORS 433.443, ORS 689.205, ORS 689.645, 2023 HB 2278 & 2023 HB 2486
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155, ORS 689.645, 2023 HB 2278 & 2023 HB 2486
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(1) Prior to prescribing, administering or dispensing a vaccine, a Pharmacist:
(a) Until January 31, 2024, must follow protocols written and approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for vaccines and the treatment of severe adverse events following administration of a vaccine.
(b) Effective February 1, 2024, must follow a statewide drug therapy management protocol per OAR 855-020-0300 or a collaborative drug therapy management agreement per OAR 855-019-0260.
(2) A Pharmacist may administer vaccines:
(a) To a person who is seven years of age or older;
(b) To a person who is six months of age or older if the vaccine administered is an influenza vaccine; and
(c) To a person who is at least three years of age when:
(A) The Governor declares a state of public health emergency and authorizes the reduced age limitation; or
(B) The Public Health Director, during a declared disease outbreak, authorizes a reduction in the age limit.
(3) A Pharmacist who administers or supervises administration of any vaccine must:
(a) Make vaccine recommendations;
(b) Select each vaccine to be administered;
(c) Ensure compliance with (1);
(d) Ensure the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) is provided to the patient or legal representative prior to each dose of vaccine;
(e) Perform verification prior to administration that includes but is not limited to:
(A) Prescription order accuracy verification; and
(B) Vaccine product accuracy review;
(f) Advise or counsel on therapeutic values, content, hazards and use of each vaccine;
(g) Manage adverse events;
(h) Report adverse events as required by the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) and to the primary care provider as identified by the patient;
(i) Verify accuracy and completeness of documentation for vaccine administration; and
(j) Ensure all persons administering vaccines under their supervision are appropriately trained and qualified.
(4) An appropriately trained and qualified Pharmacist may permit an appropriately trained and qualified:
(a) Intern to perform the same duties as a Pharmacist except as prohibited in OAR 855-019-0200(6).
(b) Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician to conduct the physical act of administering a vaccine in accordance with OAR 855-025-0024.
(5) The appropriately trained and qualified Pharmacist who is supervising an Intern, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in administering a vaccine must be immediately available to the vaccinator to respond to adverse reactions and any other issues that may arise.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 433.441, ORS 433.443, ORS 689.205, ORS 689.645, 2023 HB 2278 & 2023 HB 2486
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155, ORS 689.645, 2023 HB 2278 & 2023 HB 2486