81R6587 YDB-F
By: Hopson H.B. No. 1409
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an
immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Sections 554.052(c) and (d), Occupations Code,
are amended to read as follows:
(c) Supervision by a physician is adequate if the delegating
physician:
(1) is responsible for formulating or approving an
order or protocol, including the physician's order, standing
medical order, or standing delegation order, and periodically
reviews the order or protocol and the services provided to a patient
under the order or protocol;
(2) has established a physician-patient relationship
with each patient under seven [14] years of age and referred the
patient to the pharmacist;
(3) is geographically located to be easily accessible
to the pharmacy where an immunization or vaccination is
administered;
(4) receives, as appropriate, a periodic status report
on the patient, including any problem or complication encountered;
and
(5) is available through direct telecommunication for
consultation, assistance, and direction.
(d) The Texas [State Board of] Medical Board [Examiners] by
rule shall establish the minimum content of a written order or
protocol. The order or protocol may not permit delegation of
medical diagnosis.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.