HSB 147 (LSB 1608YC (2) 86)

HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES BILL BY CHAIRPERSON MILLER)

A BILL FOR

An Act requiring pharmacies and pharmacists to report immunizations or vaccinations to the statewide immunization registry.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  135.45  Reporting immunizations to registry.
   1.  A pharmacy that administers vaccines pursuant to section 155A.44, subsection 4, shall directly report any immunization or vaccine administration to the statewide immunization registry within thirty days following the administration of the immunization or vaccine.
   2.  The department shall adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section.
    Sec. 2.  Section 155A.44, subsection 3, Code 2015, is amended to read as follows:
   3.  Prior to the administration of a vaccination or immunization authorized by subsection 4, paragraph “b”, subparagraphs (2) through (4), pursuant to the required protocols, a licensed pharmacist shall consult and review the statewide immunization registry or health information network. The board shall adopt rules requiring the reporting of the administration of vaccines and immunizations authorized by subsection 4, paragraph “b”, subparagraphs (2) through (4), to a patient’s primary health care provider, primary physician, and a the statewide immunization registry or health information network as provided in section 135.45.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill requires a pharmacy administering vaccines or immunizations, including certain vaccines and immunizations of patients six through 17 years of age, to report the administration of that immunization or vaccine directly to the statewide immunization registry within 30 days following the administration of the vaccine. The bill also makes changes in the pharmacy Code chapter to reflect the mandatory reporting requirement.
   The bill directs the department of public health to adopt rules to implement the reporting requirement.