Rule 360-34-.02. Qualifications for Physician to enter a protocol

In order for a physician to be eligible to enter into a vaccine protocol agreement, the physician must:

1. (1) Hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia;
2. (2) Have his/her principal place of practice in the State of Georgia;
3. (3) Be registered with the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services ("GRITS");
4. (4) Not be employed by the pharmacist(s) or nurse(s) with whom he/she is entering into the vaccine protocol agreement;
5. (5) Not be an employee of a pharmacy that also employs the pharmacist(s) or nurse(s) with whom he/she is entering into the vaccine protocol agreement; and
6. (6) Be available for immediate consultation or have designated another qualified physician as an alternate physician who is available for immediate consultation.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 31-12-3.1, 43-34-5, 43-34-26.1.

History. Original Rule entitled "Qualifications for Physician to enter a protocol" adopted. F. Sep. 14, 2015; eff. Oct. 4, 2015.

Amended: F. Jan. 26, 2023; eff. Feb. 15, 2023.