What constitutes a reportable event to the board?

A reportable event to the board typically includes significant occurrences that could affect the safety, quality, or availability of medications and pharmacy services. Disasters and emergencies affecting drugs are critical situations that may compromise the integrity of the drug supply chain or the provision of pharmacy services. This could include natural disasters, security breaches, or any emergency that leads to the potential for contamination, loss of product, or disruptions in the supply chain that could impact patient care.

When it comes to other options, while inventory discrepancies, staff shortages, and changes in operating hours may be concerning for operational efficiency, they generally do not rise to the level of reportable events unless they directly affect patient safety or compliance with state and federal laws. Therefore, the significance of disasters and emergencies clearly positions them as key events that must be reported to the board to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.