Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Pharmacy
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy [18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action Addressing hours of continuous work by pharmacists
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 1/29/2016
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1/1/16  4:52 pm
Commenter: Tiffany Johnson, pharmacist

Mandatory break after 6 hours
 

Thank you for bringing the topic of 12-hour+ work days to our attention. As a pharmacist that works 12-hour shifts In a community setting, I would truly appreciate the break to reduce mental and physical fatigue. I feel that with a break I would be more confident in keeping public safety at the forefront of my profession. Knowing that I am the final check during the 12-hour shift leaves an immense burden that could safely be minimized through mandatory breaks. Thank you again for your consideration. Please favorably find the proposed regulation for increasing public safety.

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