Tennessee laws, rules and regulations simplified Flashcards
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is commonly referred to as ___ among pharmacy professionals in Tennessee and throughout this study guide.
The Board
Who is responsible for appointing members of the Board?
The Governor
How many people represent the Board of Pharamcy
7 members (6 pharmacist and 1 citizen)
At least _ member(s) of the Board must be of age 60 years or older
1
At least _ member(s) of the Board must be of a racial minority
1
How much experience must a pharmacist have to be eligible to serve as a pharmicst member of the board?
5 years
Pharmacist members of the Board must be actively engaged in the _________ while serving their term on the Board
Practice of Pharmacy
To be a citizen member, a person msut have lived in Tennessee for at least _ year(s)
5
A citizen member cannot be a ____ or own a health care facilty/business
Health care professional
How long is one term as a Board member?
Each term of service is 6 years
What is a quorum
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business
How many board members must be present to constitute a quorum
A simple majority
The Board employs a(n) _____ to supervise conduct research, represent the Board, and perform otehr functions
Executive Director
The Board has the duty to ___ laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy
Enforce
The Board also has authority over ___
Licensing
The Board may deny, restrict, apply conditions to, revoke, or suspend any ___ or application for a license
License
In what case)s_ may the Boardd decide to deny, restrict, apply conditions to, revoke, or suspend a license or application for a license?
The applicant or licensee is or has been: convicted of a crime, addicted to a cotnrolled substance or alcohol, guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct, convicted of a violation related to drugs or pharmacy practice, unable to practice pharmacy with reasonable skill, confidence, and safety
A pharmacist has his license revoked in another sate for disciplinary reasons. Could the pharmacist also lose his Tennessee license?
Yes
The board also the authority to ___ pharmacy practice sites
Inspect
What are the primary functions of the Tennesse Board of Pharmacy
Licensing of Pharmacists, Techs, Manufactureres, Wholesalers, Distributors, REsearchers, Medical service representatives, enact rules regarding teh practice of pharmacy and professional conduct, ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations, Take disciplinary actions/conduct hearings.
How frequently is the Board required to meet?
At least annually
Waht is “summary suspension” of a license?
Temporary barring of the privileges of licensure without a prior hearing.
In what case)s_ can the Board suspend a license without prior hearing?
If the Board finds that the licensee poses a threat to public health, safety or welfare
