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2022 SESSION
22104471DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. That the Board of Pharmacy shall adopt regulations related to work environment requirements for pharmacy personnel that protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients. Such regulations shall include provisions (i) addressing sufficient pharmacy staffing to prevent fatigue, distraction, or other conditions that interfere with a pharmacist's ability to practice with competence and safety; (ii) stating standards for uninterrupted rest periods and meal breaks for pharmacy personnel; (iii) stating standards that ensure adequate time for pharmacists to complete professional duties and responsibilities, including drug utilization reviews, immunization administration, patient counseling, and verification of prescription accuracy; and (iv) limiting external factors such as productivity or production quotas to the extent that such factors interfere with the ability to provide appropriate professional services to the public.
2. That [ an emergency exists and this act is in force
from its passage.
3. That the Board of Pharmacy's initial adoption of
regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be exempt
from the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of
Virginia), except that the Board of Pharmacy shall provide an opportunity for
public comment on the regulations prior to adoption of such regulations.
4. That the Board of Pharmacy shall amend and promulgate
regulations in accordance with this act by September 1, 2022 the Board of
Pharmacy shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this act
to be effective within 280 days of its enactment ] .