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HI HB1966
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to persons between 14 and 17 years of age with a valid physician's prescription.
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Requires pharmacists to verify the prescriber is the patient's medical home and complete an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-approved training program before administering vaccines to minors.
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Mandates pharmacists provide vaccination records to patients immediately and submit detailed vaccination information to the patient's medical home within 72 hours and to the state health department immunization registry within five business days.
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Establishes continuing education requirements for pharmacists administering influenza vaccines to minors, with completion required every other biennial renewal period.
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Makes non-compliance with the new vaccination requirements a disciplinary violation for licensed pharmacists, subject to board action including license denial, revocation, or suspension.
Legislative Description
Vaccinations; Children
Last Action
(S) Referred to HTH, CPN.
3/8/2012