Inspections
Under the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission's new pharmacy inspection rules, pharmacy inspections will follow a notice of deficiency-plan of correction model rather than the point-based classification previously used. The new inspection rules require all pharmacies to conduct an annual self-inspection in March and within 30 days of naming a new pharmacist in charge. The self-inspections are completed on forms the commission provides.
Pharmacy inspections will not change, but the report pharmacies receive will. Once an inspection takes place, pharmacies will receive an inspection report that may include deficiencies found during the inspection. Pharmacies must then submit to the Pharmacy Commission a plan addressing how they will correct deficiencies on the inspection report.
- Inspection process
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Below you'll find information and resources about pharmacy inspections.
- Rules self-inspection worksheets
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- General Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- Hospital HPAC Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- Manufacturer Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- Wholesaler Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- Health Care Entity (HCE) Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
Addendums
- Long-Term Care Addendum Self-Inspection Worksheets (Word)
- Non-sterile Compounding Addendum Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- Sterile Compounding Addendum Self-Inspection Worksheet (Word)
- USP 800 – Hazardous Drugs Addendum (Word)
- USP 825 – Radiopharmaceuticals Addendum (Word)
* All worksheets and addendums are in a .docx fillable format and work best with Microsoft Word. MSWord is not needed/required to complete these forms. PDF fillable forms pending.
- Recorded webinar trainings
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- Pending updates
- Inspection frequently asked questions
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- Pending updates
- Directives
- Inspectors listed by county
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Please note, the most efficient method of contacting your specific inspector is via email. Our inspectors are often in the field and often unable to answer phone calls.
Pharmacist inspector supervisor (interim)
Marlee O'Neill, marlee.oneill@doh.wa.gov, 360-480-9108Inspection Area 1
Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties
Tina Lacey, tina.lacey@doh.wa.gov, 360-628-4703Inspection Area 2
Clark, Cowlitz, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties
Stephanie R. Martin, stephanie.martin@doh.wa.gov, 360-584-6051Inspection Area 3
Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima counties
Shelley Feldner-Schuerman, shelley.feldner-schuerman@doh.wa.gov, 509-590-5743Inspection Area 4
Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties
Danielle A. Lee, danielle.lee@doh.wa.gov, 509-688-5476Inspection Area 5
King County
Daniel R. Lari, daniel.lari@doh.wa.gov, 206-491-1071Inspection Area 6
King and Snohomish counties
Mariam Boulos, mariam.boulos@doh.wa.gov, 360-485-5088Inspection Area 7
King and Pierce counties
Scott Craig, scott.craig@doh.wa.gov, 360-742-7823Inspection Area 8
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, and Thurston counties
Lisa A. Roberts, lisa.roberts@doh.wa.gov, 360-790-2536