Bill > HB1280

This bill amends the Pharmacy Act to establish a mandatory medication error prevention training program for licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees. The program must be conducted by a board-approved instructor using a board-approved curriculum and examination, covering critical topics such as the prescribing physician's role, patient medication rights, medication categories and effects, medication management and safety, storage and disposal, patient communication, and the six principles of medication administration (correct medication, dosage, individual, time, method, and documentation). To complete the training, participants must score at least 80% on the examination and demonstrate knowledge about medication names, purposes, side effects, and special instructions. Pharmacists must participate in this training annually, and those licensed for less than five years must obtain a completion certificate twice each year during that initial period. The training aims to reduce medication errors and improve patient safety by ensuring healthcare professionals have comprehensive knowledge about medication administration. The bill will take effect 180 days after its enactment.

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