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Professional organizations, pharmacy

Each state has a professional pharmacy organization, some of which are affiliated with the American Pharmaceutical Association, Similarly, state organizations of hospital pharmacists exist in affiliation with the ASHP, Likewise, local or county associations exist in most instances. Each national association publishes a journal as do most state organizations, The FederalRegister reports proposed and enacted federal regulatory occurrences several times a week. Each stale has a similar publication to report its legislation and regulatory developments, e.g The Pennsylvania Bulletin. [Pg.1262]

Professional pharmacy and medical organizations [e.g., the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), the National Community Pharmcists Association (NCPA), and the American Medical Association (AMA)] and health care organizations [e.g., the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or the American Heart Association (AHA)] also provide valuable information about many health conditions and value-added services. This information is important not only in the development of a service but also in justifying the need for a service with consumers and administrators. These organizations also provide treatment guidelines and additional resources that can be used when developing an operations plan for a service (see Chapter 25). [Pg.421]

Organizations come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many are organized according to specialty, others by matter of convenience. The manner in which organizations are put together clearly affects how they function. There are several theories on which companies are organized, and this chapter reviews some of these theories and focuses on applications of them in professional pharmacy practice. [Pg.25]

With Medicare s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, also known as Medicare Part A, workers make required contributions to the fund while fhey are employed. Upon retirement, workers receive health care benefits. By law, employers and their employees are required to pay equal portions of a payroll tax, which totals 2.9% of earned income.In 1997, almost 90% of the trust fund s income was from payroll taxes. The remaining income was generated from fhe inferesf earned from the trust fund. A beneficiary s Medicare Parf A insurance is limifed to only those hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The JCAHO accreditation standards include explicit and extensive professional pharmacy acfivifies, indirectly supporting professional trends for clinical pracfice (see Chapfer 18). [Pg.350]

With the change in professional pharmacy practice to the pharmaceutical care model, pharmacists and pharmacy organizations realized the importance of acquiring evidence of the impacts these services have on patient care. The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Research and Education Fmmdation began a research program, the Fleetwood Project, to demonstrate the impacts of consultant pharmacy services on patient outcomes and health care costs. The Fleetwood Project is an initiative that arose from within the profession to support change in professional practice in contrast to the practice responding to the next external mandate. [Pg.356]

The ACPE has established accreditation standards for organizations fhaf approve the content and conduct of pharmacy education programs thaf meef ACPE criteria. The majority of ACPE-approved providers are professional pharmacy organizations, colleges of pharmacy, and pharmaceutical companies. Each program is reviewed every 6 years by the ACPE. Boards of pharmacy in 48 sfafes accepf CE credif from ACPE provider organizations to meet their CE requirements for license renewal. ... [Pg.375]

The PTCB exam is used and endorsed by many national pharmacy chains, many independent community and hospital pharmacies, and the U.S. military. Employers use the exam as a condition of employment as a requirement to perform selecfed functions, to justify career or salary advancement, and so forth. To create a minimum standard for pharmacy technician capabilities, a growing number of state boards of pharmacy require technicians to be PTCB cerhfied. In addition, many state boards of pharmacy have developed processes for technicians to register with the state. This process allows pharmacy boards to identify individuals currently employed as technicians in their states. Most professional pharmacy organizations and state boards of pharmacy oppose licensure of pharmacy technicians. As the roles of pharmacy technicians continue to evolve and the public becomes more aware of their contributions, the profession will need to provide the required training and competencies to assure the public that the technicians are able to fulfill their vital roles in pharmacy. [Pg.376]

Step 4. Consider what you would lose if you were not involved. Membership in a professional pharmacy association can be especially rewarding to those who take an active role in the organization and their profession. All members, however, benefit from the services offered by their professional organization. [Pg.416]

Fellowships are offered by many institutions, including colleges and universities, government entities such as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare systems, and professional organizations. Most pharmacy fellowship training programs are offered by colleges of pharmacy or academic medical centers. [Pg.355]

Several national organizations serve the professional needs of U.S. pharmacists. These reflect the practice milieu of members, eg, independent community pharmacies, chain dmg stores, and hospitals. The American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), founded in 1852, is composed of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science, Academy of Pharmaceutical Practice and Management, and the Academy of Students of Pharmacy. Other organizations include the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), National Association of Chain Dmg Stores (NACDS), and National Association of Retail Dmggists (NARD). [Pg.223]

The present text is designed for Pharm. D. or undergraduate students in baccalaureate curriculum in pharmacy, contemporary pharmacy practice professionals, and other health care professionals. It provides calculations involving various dosage forms in a well-organized and easy to comprehend manner. [Pg.10]


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