OAR 855-031-0026
Ratio & Supervision
(1)
A pharmacist may not supervise more than one intern at a time at a TPI site who performs the duties of an intern as listed in OAR 855-019-0200 (General Responsibilities of a Pharmacist)(3)(g). A pharmacist may supervise more than one intern if only one intern performs the duties of an intern as listed in OAR 855-019-0200 (General Responsibilities of a Pharmacist)(3)(g) and if other interns supervised by the pharmacist perform the duties listed in OAR 855-025-0040 (Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Tasks and Guidelines).(2)
A preceptor may not supervise more than two interns simultaneously during a shift at an SRI site where patient specific recommendations for care or medications are provided without prior written authorization of the board. Through the 2020-2021 academic year, a preceptor may monitor as many interns as they believe in their professional judgement is appropriate to achieve desired experiential outcomes for non-direct patient care learning opportunities only, while also preserving and assuring patient safety. The preceptor must retain documentation of all interns monitored during this timeframe.(3)
With the written approval of a school of pharmacy, and when in their professional judgment it is appropriate, a preceptor may supervise up to 10 interns at public-health outreach programs such as informational health fairs that provide general information but not direct patient care.(4)
For immunization clinics, an immunizing pharmacist may supervise up to two immunizing interns.(5)
A licensed preceptor may delegate the preceptor responsibilities to another licensed pharmacist or preceptor.(6)
The majority of an intern’s overall experience must be with a licensed pharmacist preceptor.
Source:
Rule 855-031-0026 — Ratio & Supervision, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-031-0026.