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MO HB2244
Bill
Status
3/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Morris
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AI Summary
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Requires licensed pharmacists to complete two hours of continuing education in suicide awareness and prevention beginning with the 2014-2016 licensure period as part of their license renewal under section 338.060
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Board of pharmacy shall develop guidelines for training materials suitable for accredited pharmacy schools and other approved organizations, with schools permitted to approve materials for faculty and employee training
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Allows pharmacists to satisfy the suicide prevention education requirement through self-review of materials that meet board-approved guidelines
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Limits liability for any losses or damages resulting from implementation of this section to cases involving willful or wanton misconduct, and clarifies the training requirement does not impose a specific duty of care
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Authorizes the board of pharmacy to promulgate rules to implement the act's provisions in accordance with Missouri's Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 536)
Legislative Description
Establishes the Tricia Leann Tharp Act that requires pharmacists to receive two hours of continuing education on suicide prevention as a requirement for license renewal
Last Action
Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
4/8/2014