Section 657.2.16. Mandatory training for identifying and reporting abuse.

“Mandatory training for identifying and reporting abuse” means training on identifying and reporting child abuse or dependent adult abuse required of a pharmacist who qualifies as a mandatory abuse reporter under Iowa Code section 232.69 or 235B.16. A licensed pharmacist shall be responsible for determining whether or not, by virtue of the pharmacist’s practice or employment, the pharmacist qualifies as a mandatory abuse reporter under either or both of these sections.

       2.16(1) Training required. A licensed pharmacist who qualifies as a mandatory abuse reporter shall have completed approved abuse education training as follows.

        a.           Mandatory reporter of child abuse. A pharmacist who qualifies as a mandatory reporter of child abuse shall have completed two hours of training in child abuse identification and reporting within the previous five years.

        b.           Mandatory reporter of dependent adult abuse. A pharmacist who qualifies as a mandatory reporter of dependent adult abuse shall have completed two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reporting within the previous five years.

        c.           Mandatory reporter of child abuse and dependent adult abuse. A pharmacist who qualifies as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and dependent adult abuse may complete separate courses pursuant to paragraphs “a” and “b” or may complete, within the previous five years, one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse.

       2.16(2) Persons exempt from training requirements. The requirements of this rule shall not apply to a pharmacist during periods that the pharmacist serves honorably on active duty in the military or during periods that the pharmacist resides outside Iowa and does not practice pharmacy in Iowa.

       2.16(3) Mandatory training records. A pharmacist subject to the requirements of this rule shall maintain documentation of completion of the mandatory training for identifying and reporting abuse, including dates, subjects, duration of programs, and proof of participation, for five years following the date of the training. The board may audit this information at any time within the five-year period.

       2.16(4) Approved programs. “Approved abuse education training” means a training program using a curriculum approved by the abuse education review panel of the Iowa department of public health.