Mandatory Reporting Rule

PURPOSE: This rule defines the responsibilities of a director of pharmacy or the pharmacist-in-charge, or both, in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center in reporting disciplinary actions against pharmacist employees to the chief executive officer of the employing institution. (1) Reports to the board from a hospital or ambulatory surgical center concerning any disciplinary action against a licensed pharmacist or the voluntary resignation of any licensed pharmacist against whom any complaints or reports have been made which might have led to final disciplinary action shall comply with section 383.133, RSMo and this rule and include at a minimum: (A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the report; (B) The name, address, and telephone number of the person who is the subject of the report; (C) A brief description of the facts which gave rise to the issuance of the report, including the dates of occurrence deemed to necessitate the filing of the report; (D) If court action is involved and known to the reporting agent, the identity of the court, including the date of filing and the docket number of the action; (E) A statement as to what final action was taken by the institution; and (F) That the report is being submitted in order to comply with the reporting provisions of Chapter 383, RSMo. (2) Any activity that is construed to be a cause for disciplinary action according to section 338.055, RSMo or results in potential or actual harm to the public shall be deemed reportable to the board. This rule does not limit or prohibit any pharmacist from reporting a violation of the Pharmacy Practice Act directly to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. (3) The provisions of this rule are declared severable. If any portion of this rule is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this rule shall remain in full force and effect, unless otherwise determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. AUTHORITY: section 383.133, RSMo 2016, and section 383.140, RSMo Supp. 2019.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 220-2.150. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1987, effective Jan. 29, 1988. Moved to 20 CSR 2220-2.150, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed May 13, 2019, effective Nov. 30, 2019. *Original authority: 383.133, RSMo 1986 and 338.140, RSMo 1939, amended 1981, 1989, 1997, 2011, 2019.