Oregon Bulletin
Rule
Caption: Amends Controlled Substance Rules
relating to animal euthanasia.
Adm.
Order No.: BP 6-2011(Temp)
Filed with Sec. of
State: 10-20-2011
Certified to be
Effective: 10-31-11 thru 4-27-12
Notice Publication
Date:
Rules Adopted: 855-080-0103
Rules Amended: 855-080-0100
Subject: Changes to OAR 855-080-0100 through 855-080-0103 are
required to accommodate revisions that were made to the Veterinary Medical
Examining Board’s rules relating to the registration of Certified Euthanasia Technicians
that expire on October 31, 2011. Without this temporary rule, new Animal
Euthanasia Drug Outlet registrations cannot be issued and existing registered
Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlets will not be able to renew an Animal Euthanasia
Drug Outlet Registration with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy which expires
December 31, 2011. The Board eliminates the requirement for Certified
Euthanasia Technicians and establishes new training requirements for those who
possess/administer sodium pentobarbital for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless
or unwanted domestic pets and other animals. These rules also incorporate a
2011 legislatively approved fee increase which was adopted by Temporary Rule in
June and effective July 1, 2011.
Rules Coordinator: Karen MacLean—(971) 673-0001
855-080-0100
Animal Euthanasia
(1) The following requirements shall be met in order
for a humane society or animal control agency to be registered or registration
renewed to allow the purchase, possession and administration of sodium
pentobarbital for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets
and other animals:
(a) Storage. All supplies of sodium pentobarbital shall
be kept in a locked cabinet. An assigned licensed veterinarian designated in
writing shall be responsible for the security of the sodium pentobarbital and
for the training of individuals who will administer the drug. Such designated
licensed veterinarian shall allow withdrawal of the drug only to a person; who
has been appropriately trained.
(b)
Records. The following records shall be made at the time of the occurrence and
shall be maintained for a minimum of three years, available for inspection by
the Board of Pharmacy and its agents:
(A) A record of the withdrawal of sodium pentobarbital,
signed by the person who takes possession of the sodium pentobarbital for
administration;
(B) A record of the weight, species of animal and
dosage administered for euthanasia signed by the person who administers the
drug and by the designated person responsible for security;
(C) A record of all wastage signed by the person
administering the drug and the designated person responsible for security; and
(D) A weekly record of verification of the stock on
hand, minus the amounts withdrawn for administration, signed by the designated
person responsible for security;
(E) A record of disposal of any expired or unwanted
sodium pentobarbital. Disposal shall be in a conformance with 21 CFR 1307.21.
(c) Audits. The registrant shall submit to random
audits of records and analysis of prepared solutions by the State Board of
Pharmacy or its agents.
(d) Personnel. A minimum of two persons shall be
required for any IV injection. One person shall be appropriately trained in all
aspects of animal euthanasia and the other person(s) shall be a handler. The
handler(s) should be trained in human safety and animal handling techniques.
(2) The fee for registration shall be $50, paid
annually by December 31 of each year.
(3) The Board will suspend or revoke the registration
of any humane society or animal control agency which allows a person to
administer sodium pentobarbital who has not completed appropriate training as
dictated in these rules.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 475 & 689.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 689.151
& 689.155
Hist.: 1PB 2-1984, f. & ef.
3-7-84; PB 9-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-90; PB 5-1991, f. & cert. ef.
9-19-91; BP 6-2011(Temp), f. 10-20-11, cert. ef. 10-31-11 thru 4-27-12
855-080-0103
Training
(1) The individual who will be allowed to administer
controlled substances for animal euthanasia shall document completion of a
minimum of 8 hours of training in the use of sodium pentobarbital as selected
by the designated licensed veterinarian.
(2) Training for individuals who will be allowed to
administer controlled substances for animal euthanasia shall be provided by a
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine currently licensed in this state; and
(a) May include both lecture and self-study instruction
and clinical experience; and
(b) Provide that, at a minimum, the individual
demonstrates competency to:
(A) Give inter-cardial, intraperitoneal, and
intravenous injections;
(B) Make a positive determination of death;
(C) Handle animals properly in order to ease trauma and
stress; and
(D) Accurately document all information required for
record keeping.
(3) Proficiency may be shown by completion of a
self-assessment program. The designated veterinarian shall endorse the
proficiency of trainees.
(4) Documentation of training must be retained at any
site practicing euthanasia on animals and must be made available to the Board upon
request
Stat. Auth.: ORS 475 & 689.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 689.151
& 689.155
Hist.: BP 6-2011(Temp), f.
10-20-11, cert. ef. 10-31-11 thru 4-27-12
Notes
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