§ 25-26-16-5 — Implementation, revision, or renewal of protocol

Indiana § 25-26-16-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 26: PHARMACISTS, PHARMACIES, DRUG STORES
• Ch. 16: Drug Regimens

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(a) If a hospital or private mental health
institution elects to implement, revise, or renew a protocol under this
chapter, the governing board of the hospital or private mental health
institution shall consult with that facility's medical staff, pharmacists,
and other health care providers selected by the governing board.
However, the governing board is the ultimate authority regarding the
terms, implementation, revision, and renewal of the protocol.
(b) If a physician elects to implement, revise, or renew a protocol in
a setting other than a hospital or private mental health institution, the
physician shall consult with a pharmacist. However, the physician is
the ultimate authority regarding the terms, implementation, revision,
and renewal of the protocol.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.114-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.114.