OAR 855-019-0280
Immunization Protocols, Policies and Procedures


(1)

Prior to administering a vaccine to a person who is at least 7 years of age a pharmacist must follow protocols written and approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for administration of vaccines and the treatment of severe adverse events following administration of a vaccine.

(2)

A pharmacist during a declared emergency may administer a vaccine to a person who is at least three (3) years of age when;

(a)

The Governor declares a state of public health emergency and authorizes the reduced age limitation; or

(b)

The Public Health Director, during a declared disease outbreak, authorizes a reduction in the age limit.

(3)

The pharmacy must maintain written policies and procedures for handling and disposal of used or contaminated equipment and supplies.

(4)

The pharmacist must give the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) to the patient or legal representative with each dose of vaccine covered by these forms. The pharmacist must ensure that the patient or legal representative is available and has read, or has had read to them, the information provided and has had their questions answered prior to administering the vaccine.

(5)

The pharmacist must report adverse events as required by the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) and to the primary care provider as identified by the patient.

(6)

The pharmacist may prescribe, administer or dispense immunizations, including oral vaccines, as established by written protocols approved by OHA.

Source: Rule 855-019-0280 — Immunization Protocols, Policies and Procedures, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=855-019-0280.

855‑019‑0100
Application
855‑019‑0110
Definitions
855‑019‑0120
Licensure
855‑019‑0122
Renewal of Licensure as a Pharmacist
855‑019‑0123
Liability Limitations for Volunteers
855‑019‑0125
Coaching from Board and Staff
855‑019‑0130
Licensure by Reciprocity
855‑019‑0140
NAPLEX Score Transfer
855‑019‑0150
Foreign Pharmacy Graduates
855‑019‑0160
Nuclear Pharmacists
855‑019‑0170
Reinstatement of License
855‑019‑0171
Reinstatement of a Revoked or Surrendered License
855‑019‑0200
General Responsibilities of a Pharmacist
855‑019‑0205
Duty to Report
855‑019‑0210
Duties of the Pharmacist Receiving a Prescription
855‑019‑0220
Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
855‑019‑0230
Counseling
855‑019‑0240
Consulting Pharmacist Practice
855‑019‑0250
Medication Therapy Management
855‑019‑0260
Collaborative Drug Therapy Management
855‑019‑0265
Administration of Drugs
855‑019‑0270
Immunization Qualifications
855‑019‑0280
Immunization Protocols, Policies and Procedures
855‑019‑0290
Immunization Record Keeping and Reporting
855‑019‑0300
Duties of a Pharmacist-in-Charge
855‑019‑0310
Grounds for Discipline
855‑019‑0400
Contraceptives - Purpose
855‑019‑0405
Contraceptives - Definitions
855‑019‑0410
Prescriptive Practice Consultation
855‑019‑0415
Contraceptive - Training Program
855‑019‑0425
Contraceptive - Procedural Mandates
855‑019‑0430
Contraceptive - Prohibited Practices
855‑019‑0435
Contraceptive - Records
855‑019‑0460
Naloxone - Delivery of Care and Prescribing
855‑019‑0470
Emergency Insulin
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 855-019-0280’s source at or​.us