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I'm thrilled to announce that I've just completed another course on Delivering Integrative Care assessment offered by the Blackmores Institute and earned my CMEd certificate! This course focused on the potential for pharmacists to integrate complementary medicines into patient care plans. While there are undeniable benefits to this integrative approach, the realities of a busy community pharmacy can make it a challenge. Here are four key steps you can take to implement a professional integrative prescribing model in your own pharmacy: Staff Training: Train your staff on complementary medicines and the prescribing model. A knowledgeable team can provide valuable support and consultations to patients. Expertise Makes a Difference: Consider employing a complementary medicine expert or pursuing further education yourself. This specialized knowledge will enhance your ability to guide patients effectively. Information is Key: Make sure you have written or electronic resources readily available for both staff and customers. This empowers informed decision-making. Time Management is Crucial: Integrate integrative consultations strategically. Effective time management and delegation can free up space for these valuable interactions. By following these steps, you can create a framework for offering a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to healthcare within your pharmacy. #integrativemedicine #pharmacypractice #complementarymedicine #blackmoresinstitute #CMEd #customercare

CMS Publishes Final Rule on NCPDP’s SCRIPT, Formulary & Benefit and RTPB Standards 📢 Save Your Seat at an NCPDP Educational Session to Plan for Implementation! Yesterday, #CMS published its final rule revising Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) and #ONC regulations to implement changes related to required standards for electronic prescribing and adoption of health information technology (IT) standards for #HHS use. ONC is adopting the following NCPDP Standards for HHS use: - NCPDP #SCRIPT Standard Version 2023011; - NCPDP Formulary & #Benefit Standard Version 60; and - NCPDP Real-Time Prescription Benefit (#RTPB) Standard Version 13. NCPDP has developed Educational Sessions on September 10 and 24, to assist its members and other industry stakeholders in understanding the changes and benefits of these updated updated versions of the named SCRIPT and Formulary & Benefit Standards and benefits of the newly named RTPB Standard, as well as detailed information to help plan for implementation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAkfJGE Plus, look out for more information on NCPDP's 2024 Education Summit October 16 and 17, which will dive into the details of how to prepare for implementation of these standards! Read more on the final rule: https://lnkd.in/g2qTFxDH

What do you say when asked what pharmacists do that deserves getting reimbursed? 💡 "Describing the care provided by pharmacists using the term medication management services (MMS) is helpful to define to stakeholders what pharmacists do because it is an umbrella phrase defined as the “spectrum of patient-centered, pharmacist-provided, collaborative services.” Through medication management services, pharmacists optimize medication regimens to ensure that patients are on the most appropriate treatments." Chisholm-Burns MA, Graff Zivin JS, Lee JK, et al. Economic effects of pharmacists on health outcomes in the United States: a systematic review. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67(19):1624e1634. Isetts BJ, Schondelmeyer SW, Artz MB, et al. Clinical and economic outcomes of medication therapy management services: the Minnesota experience. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2008;48(2):203e211. #pharmacists #pharmacyadvocacy #publichealth University of Rhode Island - College of Pharmacy American Pharmacists Association ASHP Rhode Island Department of Health The Rhode Island Public Health Institute Public Health PharmD National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) ASCP WJAR-TV Providence Business News The Providence Journal WPRI-TV State of Rhode Island Drug Store News Pharmacy Times Boston Globe Media

This year, one of my favorite publications turns 10 years old. 🎂 I particularly find Figure 2 useful in describing the role of board certification in the broader landscape of credentials held by pharmacists. There is certainly info to be added & revised thanks to a decade of advancement of pharmacists' education, training, qualifications, & roles! Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy. Credentialing and privileging of pharmacists: a resource paper from the Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2014: 71:1891-1900.

𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 👋🏾Meet Katura C. Bullock, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, an ambulatory care pharmacist! 📋𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? 1. Patient Assessment: I assess patients by evaluating their health conditions, review lab test, and consider other patient-specific factors to ensure an appropriate treatment plan 2. Therapeutics: I manage and optimize medication and non-drug therapy, educate patients, and monitor progress to ensure safe and effective outcomes 3. Professional Practice: I advocate for patients, which may be achieved through continuous quality improvement, research, use of evidence-based medicine, and/or healthcare resource management 💕 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆? I am fortunate to have a direct impact on my community. My practice site is located in a primary care office so I care for patients at their medical home. I help patients achieve their health goals over the long-term 🔑 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, problem solving, collaboration, and time management 💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹? The field of pharmacy offers a wide array of opportunities. Spend the time and attention to explore and be open to possibilities (yes, including community!) so you can find the best space for you 📣Share this post with classmates, friends, and family to celebrate Dr. Bullock and other ambulatory care pharmacists! Throughout October, Learn with Libby is celebrating American Pharmacists Month by highlighting pharmacists and future pharmacists in various roles. Each day, you'll meet a new (future) pharmacist sharing their career path, responsibilities, and advice. This series aims to educate pharmacy students on the variety of career options and raise public awareness of the impact pharmacists have on healthcare. #APhM2024 #CaringforOurCommunities #PharmacistsMonth #learnwithlibbyrx

Pharmacists: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare's Future. Imagine a world where your pharmacist does more than just dispense medications. The future of healthcare is unfolding, and at its heart lies a surprising yet pivotal player: the pharmacist. Gone are the days when pharmacists were seen merely as dispensers of prescription drugs. Today, they are emerging as the linchpins of healthcare, offering clinical services that range from managing chronic diseases to providing essential health screenings. But why pharmacists, you ask? Firstly, accessibility is key. Pharmacists are arguably the most accessible healthcare professionals, with no appointment needed to seek their advice. This accessibility positions them uniquely to offer first-line health consultations, easing the burden on traditional healthcare settings. Secondly, the depth of their medication knowledge is unparalleled. Pharmacists understand the biochemical mechanisms of drugs, their therapeutic roles, and their potential side effects like no other. This expertise is crucial in managing polypharmacy, especially in aging populations. Yet, myths persist. Some believe pharmacists lack the clinical skills to play such a vital role in healthcare. This couldn't be further from the truth. Modern pharmacists undergo rigorous training, including clinical rotations, that equip them with the skills necessary to provide patient-centered care. As healthcare systems worldwide groan under the pressure of increasing demand, pharmacists stand ready to bridge the gap between patients and accessible, quality care. The question now is, are we ready to embrace this shift? Let's start the conversation. Share your thoughts or experiences with the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.

"How can clinical pharmacists best advocate for their expanding role in a healthcare system that's often resistant to change?" Strategies for Clinical Pharmacists Demonstrate Value: Track and document your interventions. Quantify cost savings, medication errors prevented, and positive patient outcomes. Share these successes with physicians, administrators, and decision-makers. Build Relationships: Become an integral part of the healthcare team. Attend rounds, engage with physicians, offer expertise proactively. Network with other pharmacists championing similar changes. Get Involved: Join professional organizations that advocate for pharmacists at a policy level. Participate in committees where you can influence practice standards. Consider writing articles or giving presentations about the value of expanded pharmacy roles. Educate & Market: Educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about the scope of clinical pharmacy practice. Create materials (brochures, infographics) demonstrating the pharmacist's role beyond dispensing. #clinical #pharmacist #med #medicine #cp #drxvlogs #newrole #change #pharmd #pharmacy #bethechange Nilesh Sharma

I would like to let you know that I have been successfully completed #Antimicrobial #stewardship Program for #Pharmacist | As part of stanford Medicine #CME program. At this moment I swear I'm capable of implementing the stewardship role as a pharmacist leader by use of the skills in Improving the clinical outcome by promoting optimised Antibiotic practices I also recommend this course for frontline healthcare professionals including Pharmacists,Physicians to bring a positive healthcare impact. #CPD #AMR #healthcare #patientcare #pharmacy #health #care #outcome #clinical #Asp #patientbeneficiance

ICYMI: CMS Published Final Rule on NCPDP’s SCRIPT, Formulary & Benefit and RTPB Standards 📢 Save Your Seat at an NCPDP Educational Session to Plan for Implementation! Yesterday, #CMS published its final rule revising Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) and #ONC regulations to implement changes related to required standards for electronic prescribing and adoption of health information technology (IT) standards for #HHS use. ONC is adopting the following NCPDP Standards for HHS use: - NCPDP #SCRIPT Standard Version 2023011; - NCPDP Formulary & #Benefit Standard Version 60; and - NCPDP Real-Time Prescription Benefit (#RTPB) Standard Version 13. NCPDP has developed Educational Sessions on September 10 and 24, to assist its members and other industry stakeholders in understanding the changes and benefits of these updated updated versions of the named SCRIPT and Formulary & Benefit Standards and benefits of the newly named RTPB Standard, as well as detailed information to help plan for implementation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAkfJGE Plus, look out for more information on NCPDP's 2024 Education Summit October 16 and 17, which will dive into the details of how to prepare for implementation of these standards! Read more on the final rule in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/g3AiVK_W

After attending the clinical pharmacist's webinar, I found it very informative and insightful. The webinar provided me with a deeper understanding of the role of clinical pharmacists in healthcare. I learned about new trends, advancements, and best practices in the field. It was a great opportunity to expand my knowledge and gain valuable insights. Overall, the webinar was enriching and has inspired me to explore more in the pharmacy profession❤️ Thanks to RxConnectPK team for giving me chance to know how to become a Clinical pharmacist.. #RxConnectPK #Clinicalpharmacist #Webinar