Any prescriber or dispenser authorized to access the information in the possession of the Prescription Monitoring Program pursuant to this chapter may, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director to implement the provisions of this section, delegate such authority to individuals who are employed or engaged at the same facility and under the direct supervision of the prescriber or dispenser and (i) are licensed, registered, or certified by a health regulatory board under the Department of Health Professions or in another jurisdiction or (ii) have routine access to confidential patient data and have signed a patient data confidentiality agreement.
2009, cc. 158, 162; 2012, cc. 21, 71; 2014, c. 72; 2016, cc. 113, 406; 2022 c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 25.2 - Prescription Monitoring Program
§ 54.1-2520. Program establishment; Director's regulatory authority
§ 54.1-2521. Reporting requirements
§ 54.1-2522. Reporting exemptions
§ 54.1-2522.1. (Effective until July 1, 2027) Requirements of practitioners
§ 54.1-2522.1. (Effective July 1, 2027) Requirements of practitioners
§ 54.1-2522.2. Requirements for dispensers
§ 54.1-2523. Confidentiality of data; disclosure of information; discretionary authority of Director
§ 54.1-2523.2. (Effective until July 1, 2027) Authority to access database
§ 54.1-2523.2. (Effective July 1, 2027) Authority to access database
§ 54.1-2524. Immunity from liability
§ 54.1-2525. Unlawful disclosure of information; disciplinary action authorized; penalties