OAR 855-041-5100
Definitions - Technician Checking Validation Program (TCVP)
(1)
“Error” in Automated Distribution Cabinet (ADC) is any occurrence of a wrong drug, dose, quantity, or dosage form or the inclusion of any drug with an expired date in a line item. All errors in a line item counts as one error.(2)
“Error” in a unit of use cart is any occurrence of a wrong drug, dose, quantity, or dosage form or the inclusion of any drug with an expired date. All errors in any single dose count as one error.(3)
“Line Item” is a checking unit for ADC restocking (example: one specific drug and dose, regardless of quantity).(4)
“Technician Checker” is an Oregon certified technician who has completed the TCVP validation process and is currently authorized to check another technician’s work.(5)
“Technician Checking Validation Program (TCVP)” is a program that uses a technician checker to check functions completed by another technician.(6)
“Unit Dose” is the physical quantity of a drug product designed to be administered to a patient specifically labeled to identify the drug name, strength, dosage amount and volume, if applicable. The unit dosed drug can be obtained from the manufacturer or repackaged from an external re-packager. A drug may be repackaged on-site through a batch repackaging process that includes a pharmacist as a check. Unit dose examples include oral solids individually packaged by a manufacturer or re-packaged, oral liquids drawn up in a labeled oral syringe, all individually labeled injectable products, and pre-mixed IV products.
Source:
Rule 855-041-5100 — Definitions - Technician Checking Validation Program (TCVP), https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-041-5100.