NY State Prescription Forms and Electronic Prescribing

Questions and Answers

What is the primary responsibility of practitioners regarding official New York State prescription forms?

To maintain a record of the disposition of all forms (correct)

To transfer the forms to other practitioners

To share the forms with colleagues in the same practice

To use the forms only for controlled substances

What should a practitioner do if they fail to receive official New York State prescription forms within a reasonable time after ordering them?

Wait for a longer period of time before taking action

Contact the department to place another order

Notify the department immediately (correct)

Use a different type of prescription form

Who is authorized to use official New York State prescription forms issued to a practitioner?

Office staff and assistants

Any licensed healthcare professional

Any practitioner in the same practice

Only the practitioner to whom they are issued (correct)

What should a practitioner do if their electronic prescribing credentials are compromised?

Notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a record of the disposition of official New York State prescription forms?

To prevent theft or unauthorized use of the forms Signup and view all the answers

What should a practitioner do if they discover that one or more prescriptions issued under their DEA registration were not signed by them?

Notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of sharing electronic prescribing credentials with other persons?

It is a violation of the practitioner's responsibility to safeguard the credentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the safeguards and security measures required for official New York State prescription forms?

To assure against the loss, destruction, theft or unauthorized use of the forms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Safeguards for Official New York State Prescription Forms

Practitioners must take adequate safeguards and security measures to prevent loss, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of official New York State prescription forms.
Practitioners must maintain a record of all forms, including their use, cancellation, return, loss, destruction, unauthorized use, and non-receipt.

Use of Official Prescription Forms

Official prescription forms can only be used by the practitioner to whom they are issued and are not transferable.

Reporting Loss or Unauthorized Use

Practitioners must immediately notify the department in case of loss, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of official New York State prescription forms.
Practitioners must also notify the department if they fail to receive official New York State prescription forms within a reasonable time after ordering them.

Electronic Prescribing Credentials

Practitioners must retain sole possession and safeguard their electronic prescribing credentials for controlled substances.
Practitioners must not share their electronic prescribing credentials with anyone or allow others to use them to sign prescriptions for controlled substances.

Reporting Compromised Electronic Prescribing Credentials

Practitioners must immediately notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement if their electronic prescribing credentials for controlled substances are lost, stolen, or compromised.

Reporting Unauthorized Prescriptions

Practitioners must immediately notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement if they discover that prescriptions issued under their DEA registration were not signed by them or were not consistent with the prescription they signed.

Description

This quiz covers the rules and regulations for practitioners handling official New York State prescription forms and electronic prescribing credentials. It includes safeguards, security measures, and record-keeping requirements.