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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A pharmacy technician may validate the acts, tasks, and functions of another pharmacy technician only if:
(a) Both pharmacy technicians are certified by a state or national certifying body which is approved by the board;
(b) Both certified pharmacy technicians are working within the confines of a hospital preparing medications for administration in the hospital;
(c) Using bar code technology, radio frequency identification technology, or similar technology to validate the accuracy of medication;
(d) Validating medication that is prepackaged by the manufacturer or prepackaged and verified by a pharmacist; and
(e) Acting in accordance with policies and procedures applicable in the hospital established by the pharmacist in charge.
(2) The pharmacist in charge in a hospital shall establish policies and procedures for validation of medication by two or more certified pharmacy technicians before such validation process is implemented in the hospital.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 38. Health Occupations and Professions § 38-2891.01. Pharmacy technician; validate acts, tasks, and functions of pharmacy technician; policies and procedures - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-38-health-occupations-and-professions/ne-rev-st-sect-38-2891-01/
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