Pharmacy Legislation Lecture 2

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What is the significance of the Privacy Act 2020?

The Privacy Act 2020 is applicable to all agencies that collect personal information about living individuals.

What type of information is included in patient information covered by the Privacy Act 2020?

Patient information includes the Date of Birth, full name, residential/home address, and contact phone number(s).

What is the focus of the Health Information Privacy Code 2020?

The Health Information Privacy Code 2020 sets specific rules for agencies in the health sector.

Which legislation governs the competence assurance of health practitioners?

The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Medicines Act 1981?

The main purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 is to regulate the sale and distribution of medicines. Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation deals with health and safety at the workplace?

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Signup and view all the answers

Which act provides a framework for the regulation of health practitioners to protect the public from harm?

Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 cover?

Health information about identifiable individuals Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of agencies that the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 applies to.

Primary health organisations, health insurers Signup and view all the answers

Which act replaces the information privacy principles for the health sector?

Health Information Privacy Code 2020 Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of an agency that the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 regulates.

medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, midwife, dentist, dietitian, optometrist, designated pharmacist prescriber, designated nurse prescriber, and veterinarian Signup and view all the answers

Which act focuses on health and safety in the workplace?

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?

Protecting the health and safety of the public Signup and view all the answers

Under the Medicines Act 1981, what are some of the requirements set out for medicines?

Approval, classification, manufacture, sale, distribution, advertising, prescribing, and dispensing Signup and view all the answers

What role does MedSafe play in relation to medicines in New Zealand?

Approving medicines that meet safety and effectiveness standards Signup and view all the answers

How does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 ensure consistency across regulated professions?

By having one legislative framework with consistent procedures and terminology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Privacy Act 2020 in New Zealand?

To protect individuals' privacy and personal information Signup and view all the answers

How does the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 contribute to workplace safety?

By setting out duties to ensure health and safety in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legislation Applicable to Pharmacy Technicians

An Act of Parliament is an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system.
Relevant Acts and Legislation for pharmacy technicians include:
- Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994
- Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996
- Privacy Act 2020
- Health Information Privacy Code 2020
- Health (Retention of Health Information) Regulations 1996
- Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
- Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Health and Safety in at Work Regulations 2016
- Medicines Act 1981
- Medicines Regulations 1984
- Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency) rules, regulations, and subsidy requirements

Privacy Act 2020

Came into force on 1 December 2020, replacing the Privacy Act 1993.
Applicable to all agencies that collect personal information about living individuals.
Patient information includes:
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Full name
- Residential/home address
- Contact phone number(s)
Based on 13 privacy principles that govern how to collect, handle, and use personal information.

Health Information Privacy Code 2020

Sets specific rules for agencies in the health sector.
May put some restrictions on the scope of practice (e.g., Medical Practitioners may not be permitted to prescribe Controlled Drugs).
Applies to health information about identifiable individuals.

Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

Provides a framework for the regulation of health practitioners to protect the public from harm.
Emphasizes the principal purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public.
Includes mechanisms to ensure that practitioners are competent and fit to practice their professions for the duration of their professional lives.

Medicines Act 1981

Regulates medicines, related products, and medical devices in New Zealand.
Ensures that medicines and products used in New Zealand are safe and effective.
Defines what a medicine is and sets out requirements for:
- Approval, classification, manufacture, sale, distribution, advertising, prescribing, and dispensing of medicines
- Licensing requirements for the medicines' distribution chain, including wholesalers and pharmacies
- Post-market controls on medicines and medical devices.

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Test your knowledge on pharmacy legislation with a focus on Acts and Legislation applicable to pharmacy technicians under the Westminster system. Familiarize yourself with the Health and Disability Commissioner Act, Privacy Act, Health Information Privacy Code, and more.