Dots 021: Pharmacy Technicians & Interns Authorized for Vaccines and Tests

What is one role you have you have wished pharmacy technician could do? Well, one of my wishes was just granted by HHS.

 

Today during Pharmovation Friday we will explore the new authorization for Pharmacy Technicians and State-Authorized Pharmacy Interns to Administer Childhood and COVID-19 Vaccines and Tests. This is a prime example of Pharmacy Innovation (Pharmovation) that will support practice advancement and the nation's response to the pandemic.

 

Welcome to CONNECTOR DOTS - brief, candid insights on healthcare, pharmacy, and life for connectors and pharmovators.

 

I am your host Kimber Boothe and I am a Strategic Pharmacy Coach and Consultant. I am a pharmacist, healthcare leader, and entrepreneur. I help pharmacists strategically advocate for roles and resources to advance pharmacy practice and have joyful engaging careers.

 

Key Points-

HHS Temporarily Authorizes Pharmacy Technicians and State-Authorized Pharmacy Interns to Administer Childhood and COVID-19 Vaccines and Tests

HHS issued federal guidance authorizing and granting liability coverage to both “qualified” pharmacy technicians and state-authorized pharmacy interns to administer ACIP-recommended vaccines (ages 3–18) and FDA-authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccines and tests (ages 3 and older), including serology tests, during the Public Health Emergency. In order to benefit from this new authority, a number of requirements must be met, including pharmacist supervision, ordering, training, recordkeeping, and reporting.

 

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