A 9060: Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations based on the recommendations of certain entities - New York

A9060B → A9060C · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amendment expands the list of organizations whose immunization recommendations must be considered when determining which vaccines licensed pharmacists can administer to adults. It adds 'other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations' to the existing list of medical and health organizations. This change broadens the scope of evidence-based guidelines that pharmacists can rely on when administering immunizations to adults in New York State.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include recommendations from additional scientific organizations beyond the previously specified medical and health organizations.

REQUIREMENT

Added 'other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations' to the list of bodies whose immunization recommendations must be considered when determining which vaccines pharmacists can administer to adults.

Changed language from 'based on recommendations of' to 'taking into consideration recommendations of' for the list of medical organizations, providing slightly more flexibility in how recommendations are applied.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill version number from A9060B to A9060C and added additional committee reporting history.

A9060A → A9060B · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill revision expands which medical organizations can guide pharmacist immunization recommendations in New York, adding the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American College of Physicians to the list. It also clarifies that immunization schedules should follow regulations issued by the commissioner of health based on generally accepted medical standards.

Scope change

The bill now applies recommendations from a broader range of medical organizations rather than just state and federal advisory bodies.

REQUIREMENT

Added the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American College of Physicians as organizations whose recommendations can guide pharmacist immunization administration.

Changed language to require immunization schedules to be issued by the commissioner of health using generally accepted medical standards rather than solely following specific advisory committee recommendations.

ELIGIBILITY

Maintained eligibility criteria for pharmacist-administered immunizations including age requirements, lack of documentation, lack of infection evidence, and additional risk factors.

A9060 → A9060A · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to add an interstate body as an additional source of immunization recommendations that pharmacists can follow when administering vaccines to adults. The amendment also updated the bill's title to reflect that it affects both the education law and insurance law, and corrected a date reference in the text.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly includes interstate bodies that review immunization coverage and access as an additional authority whose recommendations pharmacists can follow, expanding the range of organizations whose guidance can be used for vaccine administration.

REQUIREMENT

Added 'any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access' as an additional source of immunization recommendations that pharmacists can follow.

TECHNICAL

Changed 'nineteen ninety-four' to 'nineteen hundred ninety-four' in multiple locations for consistency and clarity.

Updated the bill title to indicate it amends both the education law and insurance law, and added committee action history showing the bill was amended and recommitted.

Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations based on the recommendations of certain entities

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