Operating Standards - Pharmacist Preceptor

(1) Under Subsections 58-17b-601(1) and 58-17b-102(50), a pharmacist preceptor shall: (a) hold an active and good standing pharmacist license to practice in the jurisdiction where the pharmacist is acting as a preceptor; and (b) have engaged in active practice as a licensed pharmacist for at least one year immediately preceding the internship, in any jurisdiction. (2) A pharmacist preceptor shall: (a) ensure or provide as necessary the direct, on-site supervision required under the Vaccine Administration Protocol, and provide general supervision for all other pharmacy intern activities; and (b) ensure the totality of the internship circumstances are safe and appropriate according to generally recognized industry standards of practice. (3) A pharmacist preceptor may supervise up to: (a) two pharmacy interns during a working shift; and (b) five pharmacy interns at public health outreach programs such as informational health fairs, chronic disease state screening and education programs, or immunization clinics. (4) A pharmacist preceptor shall document the number of internship hours completed by the pharmacy intern, and evaluate the quality of the pharmacy intern's performance. (5) A pharmacist preceptor is responsible for the pharmacy intern's actions related to the practice of pharmacy while the pharmacy intern is practicing under the preceptor's supervision.