21 ncac 46 .2506             EXCEPTIONS TO HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(a)  A pharmacist is not required to wear a readily visible badge or other form of identification in the following direct patient care situations:

(1)           procedures requiring full sterile dress; or

(2)           procedures requiring other protective clothing or covering.

(b)  Identification of a pharmacist may be limited to first name only with reference to licensure or other professional designation when the full name identification may:

(1)           place the personal safety of the pharmacist in jeopardy; or

(2)           interfere with the therapeutic relationship between the pharmacist and client(s).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-640;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.