HSB 544: HSB 544

What it does

This bill relates to the practices of pharmacy and nursing and the licensing of nonresident pharmacies. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— PHARMACY PRACTICE —— REGISTERED NURSES. The bill allows a registered nurse to practice under the order of a pharmacist to assist in the administration of vaccines and immunizations and the utilization of statewide protocols without obtaining a registration from the board of pharmacy. DIVISION II —— NONRESIDENT PHARMACY LICENSES. _____ number which is printed on a label affixed to each prescription dispensed or distributed in this state that allows patients to speak with a pharmacist who has access to patient records at least days per week for a total of at least hours.

House subcommittee · named January 18, 2022

• Rep. Robert P. Bacon (R)
• Rep. John Forbes (D)
• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 21 for, 0 against

For: CHILDSERVE; Exceptional Persons, Inc.; Hope Haven Area Development Center; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Imagine the Possibilities; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics; Iowa Board of Nursing; Iowa CareGivers; Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Iowa Health Care Association; Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society; and 9 more

In plain words

1. January 18, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Human Resources committee
2. January 18, 2022House subcommittee named: Bacon, Forbes, Meyer and A
3. January 25, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 27, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. January 31, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2169