Sec. 20-633. Administration of influenza vaccine by licensed pharmacists. Regulations. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 20-633. Administration of influenza vaccine by licensed pharmacists. Regulations. (a) On and after October 1, 2005, any person licensed as a pharmacist under part II of this chapter may administer influenza vaccine to an adult, provided the administration is conducted pursuant to the order of a licensed health care provider and in accordance with the regulations established pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

      (b) Not later than September 1, 2005, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health and the Commission of Pharmacy, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section. Such regulations shall (1) require any pharmacist who administers influenza vaccine to an adult pursuant to this section to successfully complete an immunization training program for pharmacists; (2) define the basic requirements of such training program, which shall include training and instruction in pre-administration education and screening, vaccine storage and handling, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, recordkeeping, vaccine safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic cardiac life support and adverse event reporting; (3) identify qualifying training programs, which are accredited by the National Centers for Disease Control Prevention, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or other appropriate national accrediting body; and (4) establish a system of control and reporting.

      (c) For purposes of this section, "adult" means an individual who has attained the age of eighteen years.

      (P.A. 05-212, S. 6.)

      History: P.A. 05-212 effective July 6, 2005.