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Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "Facility"?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "Facility"?
- Nursing Home with an On-Site Pharmacy
- Diagnostic Center
- Hospital-Based Out-Patient Department
- Dental Dispensary (correct)
What is the primary purpose of "Clinical Services" as defined in the text?
What is the primary purpose of "Clinical Services" as defined in the text?
- To manage and oversee the distribution of medications in a healthcare facility.
- To provide pharmaceutical care to patients in a hospital setting.
- To ensure that patients are receiving the correct medications as prescribed by their physicians.
- To collect and analyze patient data for the purpose of adjusting drug therapy. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for "Collaborative Drug Therapy Management"?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for "Collaborative Drug Therapy Management"?
- Compliance with policies, procedures, and protocols of the facility.
- The performance of clinical services by a pharmacist.
- The pharmacist must be employed by the facility where the patient is being treated. (correct)
- A written agreement or protocol with a voluntarily participating physician.
Based on the text, which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the applicability of this section?
Based on the text, which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the applicability of this section?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a "Teaching Hospital" as defined in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a "Teaching Hospital" as defined in the text?
Based on the text, which of the following entities would be MOST LIKELY to be subject to this section's regulations?
Based on the text, which of the following entities would be MOST LIKELY to be subject to this section's regulations?
What is the main purpose of the "Board" as defined in the text?
What is the main purpose of the "Board" as defined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "Collaborative Drug Therapy Management" as defined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "Collaborative Drug Therapy Management" as defined in the text?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT a permitted action for a pharmacist engaged in collaborative drug therapy management, as per the written agreement or protocol?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT a permitted action for a pharmacist engaged in collaborative drug therapy management, as per the written agreement or protocol?
In the context of collaborative drug therapy management, what is the primary purpose of the written agreement or protocol between the pharmacist and physician?
In the context of collaborative drug therapy management, what is the primary purpose of the written agreement or protocol between the pharmacist and physician?
If a pharmacist is seeking to utilize residency training to fulfill the one-year clinical experience requirement for collaborative drug therapy, what additional requirement must be met?
If a pharmacist is seeking to utilize residency training to fulfill the one-year clinical experience requirement for collaborative drug therapy, what additional requirement must be met?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the patient's participation in collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the patient's participation in collaborative drug therapy management?
What specific action does the pharmacist need to take immediately after making changes to a patient's drug therapy under the collaborative drug therapy management protocol?
What specific action does the pharmacist need to take immediately after making changes to a patient's drug therapy under the collaborative drug therapy management protocol?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist, within the collaborative drug therapy management framework, adjust a patient's drug regimen without explicit authorization from the patient's physician?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist, within the collaborative drug therapy management framework, adjust a patient's drug regimen without explicit authorization from the patient's physician?
In addition to written consent from the patient, what other disclosure is required when utilizing collaborative drug therapy management?
In addition to written consent from the patient, what other disclosure is required when utilizing collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following individuals or entities is NOT required to participate in a collaborative drug therapy management agreement?
Which of the following individuals or entities is NOT required to participate in a collaborative drug therapy management agreement?
Based on the provided content, what is the primary objective of collaborative drug therapy management?
Based on the provided content, what is the primary objective of collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of the physician in the collaborative drug therapy management process?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of the physician in the collaborative drug therapy management process?
A pharmacist seeking to engage in collaborative drug therapy management must have a minimum of how many years of experience if they have a bachelor of science in pharmacy?
A pharmacist seeking to engage in collaborative drug therapy management must have a minimum of how many years of experience if they have a bachelor of science in pharmacy?
What is the minimum number of hours per week that a pharmacist must have in clinical experience to be counted towards their year of experience, according to the text?
What is the minimum number of hours per week that a pharmacist must have in clinical experience to be counted towards their year of experience, according to the text?
What is the required type of written agreement or protocol that pharmacists must have with physicians to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the required type of written agreement or protocol that pharmacists must have with physicians to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the minimum number of years of clinical experience required for a pharmacist who has a master of science in clinical pharmacy or a doctor of pharmacy degree and seeks to utilize residency training to satisfy the one year of clinical experience requirement?
What is the minimum number of years of clinical experience required for a pharmacist who has a master of science in clinical pharmacy or a doctor of pharmacy degree and seeks to utilize residency training to satisfy the one year of clinical experience requirement?
How many years of experience, including clinical experience, are required for a pharmacist with a bachelor of science in pharmacy to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
How many years of experience, including clinical experience, are required for a pharmacist with a bachelor of science in pharmacy to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a pharmacist to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a pharmacist to engage in collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the maximum time frame allowed for a pharmacist to gain the required clinical experience for collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the maximum time frame allowed for a pharmacist to gain the required clinical experience for collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the role of a physician in collaborative drug therapy management, according to the text?
What is the role of a physician in collaborative drug therapy management, according to the text?
What is the minimum number of years of experience that must include clinical experience in a health facility for a pharmacist with a master's or doctorate in pharmacy to be eligible for collaborative drug therapy management?
What is the minimum number of years of experience that must include clinical experience in a health facility for a pharmacist with a master's or doctorate in pharmacy to be eligible for collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following is NOT a valid way for a pharmacist to meet the requirements for collaborative drug therapy management?
Which of the following is NOT a valid way for a pharmacist to meet the requirements for collaborative drug therapy management?
Study Notes
Applicability and Definitions
- Collaborative drug therapy management applies only if relevant provisions in Education Law sections 6801 and 6801-a remain active.
- Board: Refers to the State Board of Pharmacy established by section 6804 of the Education Law.
- Clinical Services: Involves collecting and interpreting patient data for drug therapy initiation, modification, and monitoring.
- Collaborative Drug Therapy Management: Performed by pharmacists under written agreements with physicians for patients with specific diseases, following facility protocols.
- Facility: Includes teaching hospitals, general hospitals with diagnostic/treatment centers, and nursing homes with licensed pharmacists; excludes dental clinics and rehabilitation centers.
- Teaching Hospital: Licensed under article 28 of Public Health Law with eligibility for graduate medical education payments.
- Physician: Responsible for the patient's treatment and care, particularly concerning the disease related to collaborative drug therapy management.
- Written Agreement/Protocol: A document detailing the scope of collaborative drug therapy management, complying with State or Federal requirements.
Pharmacist Requirements
- Pharmacists must submit credentials for review to engage in collaborative drug therapy.
- Authorizations granted for pharmacists employed by affiliated facilities who meet specified requirements.
- Experience Requirement: A year equals at least 1,680 hours of work within one calendar year, including clinical work in health facilities.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Must hold a master's or doctor of pharmacy degree, or a bachelor of science, along with a current unrestricted license.
- Requires two years of experience (one year in clinical settings for master's/doctorate holders; three years for bachelor’s holders).
- Residency training or board certification from recognized bodies can satisfy clinical experience requirements.
Collaborative Agreements and Protocols
- Physicians involved in written agreements must be affiliated with the same facility as the pharmacist.
- Agreements may permit adjustments to drug regimens based on patient-specific orders, but substitutions for different drugs require express authorization.
- Pharmacists must document any drug therapy changes in the patient’s medical record and notify other treating physicians.
- Authorized tasks may include evaluating and ordering laboratory tests and performing routine patient monitoring functions.
Patient Rights and Consent
- Patients must be informed about the collaborative drug therapy management agreement and their right to refuse participation.
- Written consent from patients or their representatives is mandatory for participating in collaborative management, which must be recorded.
- Patients may withdraw consent at any time, with documentation required in their medical records.
- Disclosure of the agreement and patient consent must be shared with the patient's primary care provider and other healthcare professionals.
- Participation in collaborative drug therapy management is entirely voluntary for patients, physicians, pharmacists, and facilities.
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Description
This quiz covers the laws and regulations governing collaborative drug therapy management, including provisions in the Education Law and the role of the State Board of Pharmacy. It also defines key terms such as clinical services and collaborative drug therapy management.
