Iowa Code 155A.41 – Continuous quality improvement program
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1. Each licensed pharmacy shall implement or participate in a continuous quality improvement program to review pharmacy procedures in order to identify methods for addressing pharmacy medication errors and for improving patient use of medications and patient care services. Under the program, each pharmacy shall assess its practices and identify areas for quality improvement.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 155A.41
- Board: means the board of pharmacy. See Iowa Code 155A.3
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Pharmacy: means a location where prescription drugs are compounded, dispensed, or sold by a pharmacist and where prescription drug orders are received or processed in accordance with the pharmacy laws. See Iowa Code 155A.3
2. The board shall adopt rules for the administration of a continuous quality improvement program. The rules shall address all of the following:
a. Program requirements and procedures.
b. Program record and reporting requirements.
c. Any other provisions necessary for the administration of a program.