Module 2 ch 5 Flashcards
Recall
The removal of a drug from the market by the drug manufacturer
-May be under own volition or at the direction of the FDA
Reasons for recall
-Mislabeling
-Inconsistencies in potency
-Contamination
-Failure to adhere to good manufacturing practices
-New safety concerns
-Other issues that pose a threat
FDA’s role in a recall
Oversee: the company’s recall strategy
Assess: the adequacy of the recall
Monitor: the communication from the manufacturer and the depth of the recall process
Classify: the recall into one of three categories
Class 1
A dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death
Class 2
A product that may temporarily cause health problems
Class 3
A product that is unlikely to cause any adverse health effects
Technicians role in recall
-Monitor: FDA alerts
-Remove: recalled stock and take action as directed in the recall
-Notify: patients who received recalled medication
HIPPA
-Applies to most health entities regarding patient medical info (Mental, physical health, payment, and provision of health)
PHI
Noted health info is considered Protected Health Information
Identifiers include
Name, address, birth date and social security
HIPPA- Notice and Rights
-Privacy Practices Notice
-Access
-Amendment
-Disclosure Accounting
-Restriction Request
-Confidential Communications Requirements