HOSPITAL PHARMACY: AUTOMATED DEVICE                                             H.B. 5877 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5877 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Daniela Garcia

House Committee:  Health Policy

Senate Committee:  Health Policy

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Public Health Code to do the following:

-- Allow a pharmacy owned and operated by a hospital to operate at another hospital-affiliated location an automated device that performed activities related to the storage, packaging, dispensing, or delivery of a drug.

-- Require the device to be under the control and supervision of the pharmacist in charge (PIC) of the pharmacy.

-- Authorize the PIC to delegate tasks related to the device.

-- Limit the device's operation to licensed health professionals.

The bill would define "automated device" as a mechanical system that performs an operation or activity, other than compounding or administration, relating to the storage, packaging, dispensing, or delivery of a drug and that collects, controls, and maintains transaction information.

MCL 333.17702 et al.                                                     Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  12-7-16                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Josh Sefton

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.