Chapter 1: Overview of Texas Pharmacy Law, 2nd Edition (Mandatory) 1 Contact Hour
By: Patricia Weiser, PharmD Author Disclosure: Patricia Weiser, PharmD, and Colibri Healthcare, LLC do not have any actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this lesson. Universal Activity Number UAN: 0607-0000-23-017-H03-T Target Audience: Pharmacists in a community-based setting. To Obtain Credit: A minimum test score of 75 percent is needed to obtain a credit. Please submit your answers either by mail, fax, or online at EliteLearning.com/Book Questions regarding statements of credit and other customer service issues should be directed to 1-888-666-9053. This lesson is $9.95. Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: 7/26/2023 Expiration Date: 7/26/2026 Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Describe the eligibility qualifications and make-up of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Explain the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Implicit bias in healthcare Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give les s attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing Introduction The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is the regulatory and disciplinary body responsible for management of the pharmacy profession in the state of Texas. This organization is responsible for providing rules, regulations, and guidance regarding all areas of pharmacy practice. It is the responsibility of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to maintain competency in understanding and applying these rules to their daily pharmacy practice. This continuing education course provides important background information on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, its role in revising and adopting changes to the law, and important Texas state pharmacy law updates from early 2021 through the first half of 2023. When the Board adopts changes or updates to Texas pharmacy law, these changes are enacted in the following locations: Texas State Board of Pharmacy The Texas State Board of Pharmacy has 11 members and is responsible for the management and regulation of the pharmacy profession within the state of Texas. The Board provides legislative policy and guidance regarding practice, licensing,
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as within 10 business days after course completion and no later than 60 days after the event. Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time. The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. List the steps required to propose updates to Texas state pharmacy law and where to find information from the Board regarding confirmed and proposed updates. Discuss important updates to Texas state pharmacy law adopted between February 2021 and May 2023. implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics. ● Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 281–315: https://www. sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml ● Texas Occupational Code, Chapters 551–569 (Texas Pharmacy Act): https://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml The Board publishes adopted revisions to the Texas state pharmacy law, as well as any proposed rule changes that are up for Board approval, in quarterly issues of the Texas Register , a weekly publication that presents news from various regulatory agencies across the state of Texas. The content of this course is current as of April 30, 2023. Because the Texas State Board of Pharmacy implements changes to state law on a quarterly basis each year, it is important to check each February, May, August, and November to learn about any updates.
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and interprofessional collaboration. The Texas Occupational Code Chapter 552 describes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, including membership, responsibilities, and powers.
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