Who is defined as the Supervising RPh in Montana's pharmacist internship program?

Who is defined as the Supervising RPh in Montana's pharmacist internship program?

• A. A licensed pharmacist who is on staff but not in charge of intern supervision
• B. An intern mentor from another state
• C. The pharmacist currently on duty during the shift
• D. A registered pharmacist in charge of the day-to-day supervision of the intern

Answer: (D)

In Montana, the Supervising RPh for a pharmacist internship is the registered pharmacist in charge of day-to-day supervision of the intern. This role carries the authority and responsibility to direct the intern’s activities, ensure adherence to board rules and laws, and maintain records of training and progress. Being merely on staff or on duty at a given shift doesn’t automatically fulfill this requirement unless that pharmacist has been designated as the person in charge of daily intern supervision. An out-of-state mentor wouldn’t meet the Montana requirement, since the supervision must come from the in-state PIC responsible for ongoing oversight.

In Montana, the Supervising RPh for a pharmacist internship is the registered pharmacist in charge of day-to-day supervision of the intern. This role carries the authority and responsibility to direct the intern’s activities, ensure adherence to board rules and laws, and maintain records of training and progress. Being merely on staff or on duty at a given shift doesn’t automatically fulfill this requirement unless that pharmacist has been designated as the person in charge of daily intern supervision. An out-of-state mentor wouldn’t meet the Montana requirement, since the supervision must come from the in-state PIC responsible for ongoing oversight.