OAR 855-115-0105: Responsibilities: General

When practicing pharmacy per ORS 689, each Pharmacist must: (1) Use that degree of care, skill, diligence and reasonable professional judgment that is exercised by a careful and prudent Pharmacist in the same or similar circumstances; (2) Be responsible for their own actions, however, this does not absolve the pharmacy from responsibility for the Pharmacist’s actions; (3) Be responsible for the actions of each Intern, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and non-licensed pharmacy personnel under their supervision; (4) Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy; (5) Control each aspect of the practice of pharmacy; (6) Perform appropriately the duties of a Pharmacist; (7) Ensure access to reference material and equipment needed based on the services provided; (8) Ensure services are provided with required interpretation and translation per ORS 689.564; (9) Ensure services occur in a sanitary, secure and confidential environment; (10) Be clearly identified as a Pharmacist in all interactions and communications (e.g., nametag, phone interaction, chart notations); (11) Display in plain sight the Pharmacist license within the pharmacy or place of business to which it applies; (12) Engage in a continuous quality improvement program; and (13) Review, adhere to and enforce written policies and procedures. The review must: (a) Occur prior to engaging in the practice of pharmacy; (b) Occur with each update; and (c) Be documented and records retained according to OAR 855-104-0055.