Comment Request
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before. December 8, 2014.
Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
The provisions of VHA Handbook 1108.05, Outpatient Pharmacy Services, require that, as a condition for dispensing a prescription, the prescription must contain the following patient identifiers:
Local Meds by Mail Desk Procedure utilizes date of birth as an additional patient identifier.
The provisions of VHA Handbook 1108.05, Outpatient Pharmacy Services require pharmacists to review the patient medical record for the presence of allergy information and the potential for adverse drug events prior to the dispensing of medication to the patient.
By direction of the Secretary.