Sec. 5. (a) If a hospital or private mental health institution elects to implement, revise, or renew a protocol under this chapter, the governing board of the hospital or private mental health institution shall consult with that facility’s medical staff, pharmacists, and other health care providers selected by the governing board. However, the governing board is the ultimate authority regarding the terms, implementation, revision, and renewal of the protocol.

     (b) If a physician elects to implement, revise, or renew a protocol in a setting other than a hospital or private mental health institution, the physician shall consult with a pharmacist. However, the physician is the ultimate authority regarding the terms, implementation, revision, and renewal of the protocol.

As added by P.L.114-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.114.