Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 851 - BOARD OF NURSING
Division 55 - SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Section 851-055-0070 - Standards for Prescriptive Privilege

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 851-055-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Prescribing, procuring or authorizing use of legend drugs, controlled substances, therapeutic devices, and other measures, and dispensing drugs must be consistent with the individual's scope of specialty practice and competency.

(2) All APRNs who provide pharmacological management for clients must have prescriptive privilege.

(3) Prescriptions must be written per the following standards:

(a) A written prescription must include the date, printed name, legal signature, specialty category/title, business address, and telephone number of the prescribing APRN, in addition to the required client and drug information.

(b) An electronically transmitted prescription as defined in OAR 855 of the Pharmacy Act must include the name and immediate contact information of the prescriber and be electronically encrypted or in some manner protected by up-to-date technology from unauthorized access, alteration or use. Controlled substances have additional restrictions as defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) which must be followed.

(c) A tamper resistant prescription must meet criteria as defined in OAR 855 of the Pharmacy Act.

(d) Prescriptions may be written for over-the-counter drugs, durable medical equipment (DME) and therapeutic devices.

(e) The APRN must comply with all applicable laws and rules in prescribing, administering, and distributing drugs, including compliance with the labeling requirements of ORS 689.

(f) An APRN must only prescribe controlled substances in conjunction with their own valid and current (DEA) registration number appropriate to the classification level of the controlled substance.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.255, ORS 678.265, ORS 678.275, ORS 678.278, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.285, ORS 678.370, ORS 678.375, ORS 678.372, ORS 678.380 & ORS 678.390

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.255, ORS 678.265, ORS 678.275, ORS 678.278, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.285, ORS 678.370, ORS 678.375, ORS 678.372, ORS 678.380 & ORS 678.390

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