38-2891.01. Pharmacy technician; validate acts, tasks, and functions of pharmacy technician; policies and procedures.
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(1)A pharmacy technician may validate the acts, tasks, and functions of another pharmacy technician only if:
(a)Both pharmacy technicians are certified by a state or national certifying body which is approved by the board;
(b)Both certified pharmacy technicians are working within the confines of a hospital preparing medications for administration in the hospital;
(c)Using bar code technology, radio frequency identification technology, or similar technology to validate the accuracy of medication;
(d)Validating medication that is prepackaged by the manufacturer or prepackaged and verified by a pharmacist; and
(e)Acting in accordance with policies and procedures applicable in the hospital established by the pharmacist in charge.
(2)The pharmacist in charge in a hospital shall establish policies and procedures for validation of medication by two or more certified pharmacy technicians before such validation process is implemented in the hospital.