RXPrep Ne Flashcards
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?
5 members
5 year term (2 consecutive term limit)
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the board of pharmacy?
1 public member
4 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?
DHHS, Division of Public Health Licensure Unit
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?
19 years
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure?
NAPLEX
MPJE
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g. how many hours per renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements?
30 hours required every 2 years
no topic or live hour requirements
no carry-over credit is permitted
How often is the pharmacist license renewed?
Biennially on even numbered years
If a pharmacists’ license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?
Must submit the following:
- A completed reinstatement application
- Renewal and reinstatement fees
- Additional documentation requested, based on the answers you give to the questions on the application for reinstatement
Are preceptors required to register with the state board?
no
What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?
The preceptor must possess a Nebraska pharmacist license which is free from disciplinary measures
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?
no
Are interns required to have a criminal background check?
no
When does an intern license expire?
15 months after the date of graduation or at time of professional licensure, whichever comes first
How many intern hours are required?
No requirements in NE
What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?
3:1
Under what conditions can the number of interns per pharmacist increase?
Does not apply if on experiential training directed by the accredited pharmacy program in which he or she is enrolled
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy tech?
18 years
Do techs need to be licensed or registered?
Registered
What exams or certifications are required for all techs?
All much complete a board-approved state or national pharmacy technician certification within 1 year from registration date.
A complete list of exams can be found on the Board website.
Are there different levels of pharmacy techs based on certification or training?
No
What activities are techs allowed to do (e.g filling, taking verbal Rx?
Can complete functions which do not require professional judgement and are subject to verification to assist a pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy
Is there a max pharmacist-tech supervision ratio?
yes
What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges?
Each pharmacist, intern and tech must be identified as such
What organization operates the impaired pharmacist recovery program?
Nebraska Licensee Assistance Program
What healthcare professionals can enroll in the state’s impaired pharmacist recovery program?
All NE health and helath-related service licensees, certificate holders, and registratants.
Pharmacists, interns and tech included
Can a healthcare professional self-enroll in the impaired pharmacist recovery program?
Yes
Are a mail service pharmacy’s hours and/or toll-free number required to be listed on the Rx container labeling?
no
Are mail service pharmacies required to be open a defined number of days and hours per week?
No
What is the name of the inspection of assessment form/s used by pharmacists?
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Report (PQAR)
Who is required to complete the pharmacy inspection or assessment form and how often does it need to be completed?
The PIC or practitioner on behalf of the licensee must complete the PQAR 1 year from the date of the initial on-site inspection
annually thereafter
Is the pharmacy inspection or assessment form sent to the board or kept at the pharmacy? (if kept at the pharmacy, for how long?)
sent to board
What are the space and/or equipment requirements for a pharmacy (e.g. pharmacy size, hot/cold water, compounding equipment, references)?
Must provide the pharmacist with all the equipment, facilities, utilities and reference materials necessary to provide the accurate, efficient and safe practice of pharmacy
What are the advertising limitations for pharmacies?
A person shall not offer, display, market, advertise for sale or sell a lookalike substance
Within how many days must a change of pharmacy address or name be reported to the board?
Name: within 5 working days
Address: at least 30 days before moving to a new premises
Within how many days must a pharmacy closures be reported to the board?
within 15 days of closing
Within what timeframe must a pharmacy notify the board that there has been a change in the PIC?
Must notify the board immediately
What requirements are there for emergency boxes in long-term care facilities or other institutional facilities (e.g. who refills the kit, what time frame must the kit be filled)?
- all emergency boxes must be inspected by a pharmacist at least every 30 days or after a reported usage
- The supplying pharmacist must be notified within 24 hours after and emergency box is opened
- Inspection records must be maintained by the LTCF for 5 years
- Authorized personnel of the LTCF must examine the box once every 24 hours and must immediately notify the pharmacy
- The medications in the box are determined by the pharmacy, medical director and LTCF quality assurance committee
Are there permissible pharmacist breaks or a maximum break duration?
No
What intern functions can be done without the presence of a pharmacist?
Interns are not permitted to perform any tasks without the presence of a pharmacist
Are there any limitations on medication delivery *by couriers, pharmacy employees or by kiosk)?
no
Are there any limitations on drive-up windows?
No
Does the state recognize pharmacists as providers for reimbursement purposes?
yes, pharmacists are classified as “practitioners” (i.e mid level providers) in NE law
Are there requirements for a pharmacist to be designated as “provider”?
No
Does a collaborative practice agreement need to be submitted to the board?
Yes, the CPA must be given to both the Board of Pharmacy and board with licensed healthcare practitioner