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MO HB200
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Morris
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AI Summary
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Requires 2 hours of continuing education in suicide awareness and prevention for all pharmacist license renewals in Missouri
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The suicide prevention training counts toward the existing 15 hours of continuing education already required annually for pharmacists
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Training may be completed through self-review of suicide prevention materials meeting guidelines developed by the Board of Pharmacy
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Provides liability protection for pharmacists, with no cause of action for losses resulting from implementation of training requirements unless caused by willful or wanton misconduct
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Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate rules implementing the requirements, with rules subject to General Assembly review under 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
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/10/2015