OAR 855-041-6500
Practitioner’s Drug Order
(1)
An order for a drug for an in-patient must be transmitted to the pharmacy using a system that produces a direct or an electronic copy.(2)
A pharmacist must review the drug order before the initial dose is dispensed, and must document the review and DUR except:(a)
When a drug is dispensed under OAR 855-041-6310 (After Hours Access to Pharmacy);(b)
In an emergency;(c)
When pharmacy services are not available; or(d)
When a LIP is present.(3)
An order for a drug must contain:(a)
The patient’s name and location;(b)
The drug name and strength;(c)
Route of administration;(d)
Directions for use;(e)
The date and time; and(f)
The practitioner’s written or electronic signature, or the signature of the practitioner’s agent.(4)
The hospital must follow the following procedures for verbal drug orders:(a)
A verbal drug order should be used infrequently;(b)
A verbal drug order of an authorized individual may be accepted and transcribed only by a qualified person who has been identified by title or category in the hospital policies and procedures;(c)
A verbal order must be reduced to writing and read back to the prescribing practitioner to verify accuracy;(d)
A verbal order must be signed or initialed by the prescribing practitioner as soon as possible.(5)
A drug administered to a patient must be ordered by an authorized prescribing practitioner or otherwise allowed by these rules.
Source:
Rule 855-041-6500 — Practitioner’s Drug Order, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-041-6500.