[Ohio-Talk] Hb214

[Eric Duffy]

 It is 214

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> On Nov 18, 2019, at 12:30 PM, marianne denning via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am writing my letter now. Is it House Bill 188 or 214?  
> 
> _____________________________________________
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Richard Payne
> via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2019 12:16 PM
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Hb214
> 
> 
> Dear Richard 
> 
> On Tuesday the Ohio House of Representatives Health Committee is scheduled
> to hear testimony regarding Ohio House Bill 214, a bill to require
> accessible prescription readers.
> 
> As I have begun to follow these kinds of proceedings I have been surprised
> by how few letters of support and testimony get logged. It would be really
> amazing to see an outpouring of support documented for this bill.  Even if
> you are an existing ScripTalk user, your story about how it is helping you
> or your struggle to obtain one could be a valuable witness.
> 
> If you would like to submit a letter of support to the Ohio House of
> Representatives Health Committee you need to do so before Monday morning!
> Your written testimony should be sent to:  hannah.stanbery at ohiohouse.gov
> <mailto:hannah.stanbery at ohiohouse.gov>  and don't forget to also send a copy
> to your local representative and senator in anticipation of it making it to
> the floor!!
> 
> Current Text of the legislation can be found here:
> http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_133/bills/hb
> 214/IN/00?format=pdf
> 
> Below is some information you may find useful when writing your letter.
> 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Ideally, the collection of testimonies provided to the committee will
> include a range of experiences that demonstrate the key points the law is
> designed to address.  If you are part of a group, perhaps have a discussion
> about who will focus their testimony on which of the talking points below so
> the gambit of issues are addressed through the testimonies. The point is to
> demonstrate how the law would assist both you and the pharmacist in more
> effective communication, equal access to printed prescription information
> required by the FDA, and provide personal safety, independence and pursuit
> of health and happiness. :)  
> Key Points this law is designed to address: 
> *    The difficulty of managing prescriptions without sight
> *    Equal access to state and FDA mandated prescription information
> *    The challenge of requesting accommodation at the pharmacy
> *    Ineffective accommodations provided
> *    The personal and financial cost of medication errors for patient and
> pharmacy
> 
> 1.    Your letter should begin as follows: 
>        November 19, 2019 
>        
>        Ohio House Health Committee 
>        
>        Proponent Testimony HB 188
>        
>        Submitted by: Your Name
>        Next line your address:
>        
>        Chair Lipps, Vice Chair Manning, Ranking Member Boyd, and
> Members of the
>        Ohio House Health Committee:
> 
>        Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support
> of HB214.
> 
> 2.    The body should emphasize the need for equal access to critical
> prescription label information.
> a.    Give an example of one or two of the following that best suit your
> situation:
> i.    Your experience managing multiple meds without vision.  Errors that
> have been made (yours or the pharmacy's). How it made you feel.  "Solutions"
> that have not worked. So and so wants to help, but this solution is just not
> cutting it. Or I appreciate their willingness to try, but we need something
> solid to enforce this.
> ii.    Your experience requesting accessible prescription labels per ADA
> and being denied.  Explain what the reasoning for the denial.  If your
> pharmacist said they would like to provide the service but corporate
> decisions prevented them, be sure to state that as well. 
> iii.    Your experience of being referred to another pharmacy a distance
> away or a mail order option and the struggles of utilizing that option to
> demonstrate the need for service at the window.  (no ride, controlled
> substances cannot be mailed, meds arriving in an untimely manner, does not
> accept insurance).
> iv.    Your experience being given "at the window" counseling or an
> alternative format (Braille, large print) but not being able to access the
> information once home (you're not a Braille reader, the font wasn't big
> enough, etc) or the pharmacist not being available for questions after hours
> when you needed info about meds that sighted could read on the label. 
> v.    An example of the cost of medication errors personally or
> financially for you and/or your pharmacist. How did it make you and your
> family feel?  How did the pharmacist feel? What other ramifications were
> there?
> vi.    Your Success Story!!!  A personal experience that demonstrates how
> accessible prescription labels benefits both you and your pharmacist.
> Demonstrating how accessible prescription labels are successful is critical.
> 
> b.    Explain how this law is the best solution to the problem.  This law
> gives grounds to stand on to ensure the right to medication safety is
> fulfilled. All people should have equal access to prescription information
> regardless of disability.  
> 
> 3.    Conclusion/rephrase your support:   I urge you to support and pass
> HB 214...
> 
> 4.    Thank the committee including specific members if space/time
> permits.
> 
> Your written testimony should be sent to:   hannah.stanbery at ohiohouse.gov
> <mailto:hannah.stanbery at ohiohouse.gov> 
> 
> 
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