What types of events are considered immediately reportable to the board?

The types of events that are considered immediately reportable to the board include disasters, accidents, and emergencies affecting drug or device purity or labeling. This includes instances such as natural disasters, theft, contamination, or any situation that compromises the integrity of medications or medical devices. Prompt reporting is vital in these circumstances because it helps to ensure patient safety, maintain public health, and uphold the standards of pharmacy practice.

Other options, such as normal business operations, routine inventory audits, and employee training sessions, do not constitute incidents that require immediate reporting to the board. These are standard practices in the operation of a pharmacy and do not pose an immediate risk to drug safety or public health. In contrast, the situations identified as reportable are critical as they can directly impact the effectiveness and safety of pharmaceutical care.