Personnel

1. Pharmacist-in-charge. In addition to the pharmacist-in-charge requirements of section 61-02-01-10, that section of the pharmacy providing home health care pharmacy services must be managed by a pharmacist licensed to practice pharmacy in the state and who is knowledgeable in the specialized functions of preparing and dispensing compounded, sterile parenteral products, including the principles of aseptic technique and quality assurance. This knowledge is usually obtained through residency training programs, continuing education programs, or experience in an intravenous admixture facility. The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for the purchasing, storage, compounding, repackaging, dispensing, and distribution of all drugs and pharmaceuticals and is also responsible for the development and continuing review of all policies and procedures, training manuals, and the quality assurance programs. The pharmacist-in-charge may be assisted by additional pharmacists adequately trained in this area of practice. 2. Supportive personnel. The pharmacist managing the section of the pharmacy providing home health care pharmacy services may be assisted by supportive personnel. These personnel must have specialized training in this field, and shall work under the immediate supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The training provided to these personnel must be described in writing in a training manual. The duties and responsibilities of these personnel must be consistent with their training and experience. 3. Secretarial support. Secretarial support must be provided as required to assist with recordkeeping and other administrative duties. 4. Staffing. A pharmacist must be accessible at all times to respond to patients' and other health professionals' questions and needs.