D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10007

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 17-10007 - RECORDKEEPING
10007.1

Signatories to a collaborative practice agreement shall keep a copy of the agreement on file at their primary places of practice.

10007.2

The referral of a patient from the physician authorizing the implementation of drug therapy management pursuant to the collaborative practice agreement shall be noted in the patient's medical record and kept on file by the pharmacist.

10007.3

The patient's documented informed consent shall be retained by the parties to the collaborative practice agreement.

10007.4

A copy of the collaborative practice agreement, any amendments to the agreement, and the subsequent termination of any such agreement, if applicable, shall be available as follows:

(a) At the practice site of any physician who is a party to the collaborative practice agreement;
(b) At the practice site of any pharmacist who is a party to the collaborative practice agreement;
(c) At the institution or facility where a collaborative practice agreement is in place;
(d) To any patient who is being ma naged under the collaborative practice agreement, upon request; and
(e) Upon request, to representatives of the Boards of Pharmacy and Medicine.
10007.5

Documentation of activities performed under a collaborative practice agreement or the physician's specific instructions shall be maintained in such a manner that it is accessible to the:

(a) Physician;
(b) Pharmacist; and
(c) The Boards of Pharmacy and Medicine upon request.
10007.6

Documentation may be maintained in written or electronic form.

10007.7

A pharmacist or physician who is a party to the collaborative practice agreement shall have access to the records of the patient who is the recipient of the management of drug therapy.

10007.8

A patient's records related to the management of drug therapy under a collaborative practice agreement may be maintained in a computerized recordkeeping system which meets all requirements for Federal and State certified electronic health care records.

10007.9

The handling of all patient records by the pharmacist providing the management of drug therapy must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( Pub.L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936).

10007.10

The Boards may conduct random audits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act and this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10007

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 8528 (8/17/2018)