{"id":2046032,"date":"2023-09-27T07:17:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-passes-stop-dangerous-pharmacies-act-to-crack-down-on-understaffed-chain-pharmacies\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:25:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:25:40","slug":"california-passes-stop-dangerous-pharmacies-act-to-crack-down-on-understaffed-chain-pharmacies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-passes-stop-dangerous-pharmacies-act-to-crack-down-on-understaffed-chain-pharmacies\/","title":{"rendered":"California enacts &#8216;Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act&#8217; to tackle understaffed chain pharmacies."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-passes-stop-dangerous-pharmacies-act-to-crack-down-on-understaffed-chain-pharmacies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046032&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Legislators\u2063 Pass Landmark Bill \u200dto Improve \u2064Pharmacy Safety<\/h2>\n<p>California legislators have taken \u200da groundbreaking step\u200d to address the issue of \u2063understaffed chain pharmacies and reduce medication dispensing errors. The bill, \u2062known as the &#8220;Stop Dangerous Pharmacies\u2064 Act,&#8221; has passed both the Senate and the Assembly and\u200b is now awaiting Governor\u200d Gavin\u200d Newsom&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation grants authority to the pharmacist-in-charge\u200d to make staffing decisions \u2062and requires\u2064 store management\u200d to take immediate action to resolve any conditions that pose a risk to customers&#8217; \u2062health. Additionally, the California\u200d State Board of Pharmacy is empowered to close pharmacies that fail \u200cto address these conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-bill-requiring-foster-parents-to-affirm-lgbt-identities-5499185?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Signs Bill \u200cRequiring Foster Parents to Affirm LGBT\u200b Identities<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-bill-requiring-foster-parents-to-affirm-lgbt-identities-5499185?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-prohibiting-california-schools-from-banning-books-with-inclusive-and-diverse-perspectives-5498494?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Signs Law Prohibiting California Schools From Banning Books \u200bWith &#8216;Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-prohibiting-california-schools-from-banning-books-with-inclusive-and-diverse-perspectives-5498494?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The bill also mandates that \u200bchain pharmacies have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parents-of-two-child-victims-killed-in-covenant-school-shooting-release-letters\/\" title=\"Parents of two child victims killed in Covenant School shooting release letters.\">dedicated staff members<\/a> responsible for \u200bpharmacy-related services and allows trained technicians \u200dto administer vaccinations and collect\u2063 specimens under supervision. Furthermore, it \u200crequires\u200b pharmacies to report medication errors and mandates self-assessments for consulting pharmacists \u200bevery two years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:631px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>An\u200c elderly customer leaves a CVS Pharmacy in Irvine, California, on Feb. 11, 2021. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Assemblyman Matt Haney, the\u2062 bill&#8217;s author, addressed concerns\u2062 raised during hearings\u2062 and emphasized \u2063the importance of empowering pharmacy staff. He stated, &#8220;Recent news reports have highlighted alarming medication errors in \u2063this setting, including errors that have led to\u200c death. The \u2062root cause of medication errors in the community chain\u200c setting can be tied to pharmacy working \u2064conditions, like insufficient staffing, unsanitary \u200cconditions, or lack of autonomy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pathologist-speaks-out-about-covid-jab-effects\/\" title=\"Pathologist Speaks Out About COVID Jab Effects\">make clinical decisions<\/a> in\u2064 the best interest of the\u200d patient.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The need for this legislation is evident, as major retailers like Walmart and CVS have\u200d announced\u200c store closures\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-passes-stop-dangerous-pharmacies-act-to-crack-down-on-understaffed-chain-pharmacies\/\" title=\"California enacts 'Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act' to tackle understaffed chain pharmacies.\">reduced pharmacy hours\u200b due<\/a>\u2062 to staffing shortages. Surveys have shown that pharmacists\u200c and pharmacy\u2063 technicians have experienced difficulties in filling positions and have cited workload\u2064 and staffing shortages as reasons for leaving the profession.<\/p>\n<p>The bill has garnered support\u2063 from the California Pharmacists Association and the United Food and \u200dCommercial Workers Western States \u200cCouncil, who believe it\u200d will enhance patient safety and address working \u200bcondition issues. However, the\u2064 California Community Pharmacy Coalition opposes the bill, expressing concerns\u200b about\u200b its potential \u2062impact on patient access to pharmacies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:637px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A person\u2062 with a mask shops at CVS in Los\u200d Angeles, California on March 31, 2020. (Valerie Macon\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the passage of this\u200c landmark bill, California\u2064 is taking a significant \u2063step towards improving pharmacy\u2063 safety and ensuring\u200b the well-being of its residents.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the\u200d legislation enhance accountability in chain pharmacies \u200band incentivize them to prioritize patient safety<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cThat7has been linked to under-staffing and a lack of oversight in chain pharmacies. With the passing \u200dof this bill, California aims to ensure the safety and\u2062 well-being of its residents when it comes to accessing medication.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Stop Dangerous Pharmacies\u2064 Act&#8221; allows the pharmacist-in-charge to make\u200d decisions regarding staffing levels in chain pharmacies.\u2064 This \u2062provision acknowledges the critical role of pharmacists in \u200densuring that customers receive the right \u2064medications and proper guidance.\u2063 By granting authority to the pharmacist-in-charge, the\u2062 bill\u2064 aims to address the issue of under-staffing, which can lead to medication errors and compromised patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the\u200d legislation requires store management to \u2064take immediate action \u200dto resolve any conditions that pose a risk to customers&#8217; health. This provision emphasizes \u200bthe importance of proactive \u200dmeasures in\u2062 addressing potential hazards in pharmacies. Store management is now obligated \u200bto \u2062address any conditions or practices \u2063that could endanger the health and well-being of customers.<\/p>\n<p>To \u200bfurther strengthen\u200b patient safety\u200c measures, the \u2062California \u2063State Board of Pharmacy is empowered to close pharmacies that fail to address these conditions. This provision ensures that\u200b failing pharmacies are\u2064 held accountable for their\u200d actions and incentivizes them to prioritize the well-being of their customers. The power to close\u200d pharmacies serves as a deterrent against neglectful \u2064practices and encourages pharmacies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-investigating-officers-who-wore-fetish-dog-masks-while-in-uniform-on-social-media\/\" title=\"Army Investigating Officers Who Wore Fetish Dog Masks While In Uniform On Social Media\">uphold high standards<\/a> of safety \u2063and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the\u2062 bill mandates that chain pharmacies have dedicated staff members responsible for pharmacy-related services. \u2063This\u2064 provision recognizes the need for\u200c specialized roles \u200cwithin the pharmacy setting, ensuring that customers receive adequate\u2064 attention and care. Dedicated staff members will be responsible\u200c for\u2062 various pharmacy services, such as\u200d prescription fulfillment and patient consultations.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b a positive move towards expanded healthcare services, the bill also allows trained technicians to administer vaccinations and collect specimens under supervision. This provision aims to alleviate the burden on pharmacists and streamline the delivery of \u200cimportant healthcare services. By utilizing trained technicians, pharmacies can increase efficiency and accessibility while maintaining the necessary oversight for these procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the bill \u200brequires\u200b pharmacies to report \u2063medication errors and mandates self-assessments for\u2062 consulting pharmacists\u200b every\u200d two years. This measure promotes transparency and accountability within the pharmacy profession. By reporting errors, pharmacies can thoroughly investigate the causes and implement corrective measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-gif-tiff-sparks-mandatory-anti-racism-training-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Kamala GIF Tiff Sparks Mandatory \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training at Cornell\">prevent similar incidents<\/a>\u2063 in the future. Self-assessments\u200d for consulting pharmacists ensure \u2064that professionals regularly evaluate\u200b and improve their own practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the \u200dpassing of the &#8220;Stop Dangerous Pharmacies\u2064 Act&#8221;\u2062 in California represents a significant step towards improving pharmacy safety. By addressing the issues of under-staffing, proactive risk management, and increased accountability, the bill aims to enhance patient safety \u200cand ensure that Californians have access to safe \u200band effective medication. Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s\u2064 signature will solidify this groundbreaking legislation, setting an important precedent for other states to follow in \u200dprioritizing pharmacy safety and patient well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California legislators have successfully passed a groundbreaking bill, AB 1286, known as the &#8220;Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act.&#8221; This legislation aims to address the issue of understaffed chain pharmacies and reduce medication dispensing errors. 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