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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an |
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immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Sections 554.052(c) and (d), Occupations Code, |
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are amended to read as follows: |
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(c) Supervision by a physician is adequate if the delegating |
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physician: |
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(1) is responsible for formulating or approving an |
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order or protocol, including the physician's order, standing |
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medical order, or standing delegation order, and periodically |
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reviews the order or protocol and the services provided to a patient |
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under the order or protocol; |
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(2) has established a physician-patient relationship |
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with each patient under seven [14] years of age and referred the |
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patient to the pharmacist; |
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(3) is geographically located to be easily accessible |
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to the pharmacy where an immunization or vaccination is |
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administered; |
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(4) receives, as appropriate, a periodic status report |
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on the patient, including any problem or complication encountered; |
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and |
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(5) is available through direct telecommunication for |
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consultation, assistance, and direction. |
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(d) The Texas [State Board of] Medical Board [Examiners] by |
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rule shall establish the minimum content of a written order or |
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protocol. The order or protocol may not permit delegation of |
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medical diagnosis. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |