Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists Flashcards
Standard #1
act professionally
- work collaboratively with colleagues
- compliance with laws
- trained in CPR
Standard #2
establish and maintain professional relationships with patients
Standard #3
consider appropriate information
Standard #4
determine whether there is a drug therapy problem
Standard #5
take appropriate action if there is a drug therapy problem
Standard #6
determine the appropriateness of each prescription
Standard #7
follow proper procedures when dispensing
Standard #8
release of drugs and providing patients with sufficient information
- confirm patient identity
- inform pt that a pharmacist is available if needed
- explain side effects to pt verbally
Standard #9
offer assistance with schedule 3 products
Standard #10
compound according to written formulas and process
Standard #11
comply with regulatory framework if prescribing
Standard #12
follow proper procedures when adapting a prescription
Standard #13
adhere to restrictions when prescribing in an emergency
Standard #14
base prescribing at initial access or to manage ongoing therapy on appropriate information
Standard #15
separate prescribing and dispensing
Standard #16
ensure proper procedures and environment when administering a drug, blood product or vaccine
Standard #17
ensure patient safety when administering a drug, blood product or vaccine
Standard #18
create and maintain patient records
Standard #19
do not accept drugs or health products for reuse
Standard #20
provide direction and supervise others responsibly
Standard #21
protect patient safety when repackaging
