Last week, Kathy and I attended the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) in Orlando. The meeting was palpable for so many reasons:
- Sobering to hear what community pharmacy owners are facing with the DIR cliff about to hit in a couple of short months
- Exciting to witness forward-thinking pharmacists providing services to improve the health of their communities, such as hearing aids, nutrients, health equity services, CBD products, and so much more
- Anxious that we aren’t doing enough, fast enough, to save rural areas from having pharmacy – and healthcare – deserts
- Bucket-filling to talk with colleagues across the country who have become friends over the years
It seems to be what we’re living these days – equally celebrating the good we do for our patients AND fighting for the ability to keep doing it. These issues – examples being unfair PBM practices and unreasonable workplace conditions – impact all areas of pharmacy practice, whether directly or indirectly.
I’m not a vocal advocator by nature, but if we are to ensure our continued role on the health care team, each of us has a responsibility to connect the dots for patients, legislators, insurance companies, business owners (and anyone who will listen!) about what healthcare would look like without pharmacy.
There are some great resources you can lean on from NCPA. Check them out
Let’s keep pushing forward, friends – for our patients, and for pharmacy!
As always, have a great week and keep learning!
Jen
1. Partner Spotlight: CEimpact Partners with Pyrls!
We’re excited to introduce a new partnership with Pyrls!
Over the years, our members have been asking for more graphs, charts, and tools for quick access to drug information.
We believe:
- CE (continuing education) gives you a holistic, evidence-driven deep dive into a specific topic by providing patient care scenarios so you can connect your learning to practice.
- DI (drug information) provides you with a quick snapshot guide and tool to answer in-the-moment questions during practice.
Click on the FREE DOWNLOAD below where you will get the Type 2 Diabetes Drug Class Comparison Chart and an exclusive bundle of 20+ additional pharmacotherapy charts.
2. Demystifying Compliance Programs in Pharmacy Practice
Now, more than ever direct visibility into your pharmacy compliance programs is essential.
Both pharmacists and pharmacies are at risk of violations, fines, and legal action taken by state boards of pharmacy, payers, and accreditation agencies if compliance mechanisms are fractured.
This is why CEimpact has partnered with legal and compliance experts to provide you with CE for your pharmacy compliance program.
In this FREE 1-hour Law CE Webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Most common mistakes pharmacy compliance programs make
- How to report potential violations and unethical behavior
- The core components of a successful compliance programs
- Common mechanism and tools on how to ensure your program is maintaining high compliance standards
3. Weekly Podcast Alert
GameChangers: Hypertension Urgency
What’s the risk over benefit of aggressively treating hypertensive urgency? Listen to this week’s GameChangers Clinical Conversations podcast to find out! LISTEN NOW
Level Up: Pharmacy Technician by Choice
Ever imagine what it’s like to evolve from a retail pharmacy worker to a celebrated pharmacy technician trainer? Join Ashlee as she talks with Nicole Foster, the manager of pharmacy technician and client education at CEimpact about her inspiring journey. LISTEN NOW
Precept2Practice: Club J – Making Journal Clubs Fun and Effective
If you think journal clubs are a heavy lift, think again! Kathy Schott talks with Dr. Valerie Coppenrath, a drug information guru and preceptor for residents and students, to provide practical strategies for an intentional approach to supporting students and residents to provide journal clubs in practice. LISTEN NOW
