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Transitions in pharmacy practice, part 2: who does what and why
1American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Summary
Understanding the distinct competencies across five pharmacy practice models is crucial for leaders planning changes. Each model requires unique skills, knowledge, and experience for professional competence within total pharmacy care (TPC).
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice Models
- Professional Competencies
- Total Pharmacy Care (TPC)
Background:
- The total pharmacy care (TPC) model integrates five distinct practice models.
- Assessing competencies is vital for leaders contemplating practice changes.
- Professional competence is defined by skills, socialization, and experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the competencies required by the five practice models within TPC.
- To highlight the differences in competencies among these models.
- To inform leaders about the scope of change needed for practice evolution.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of key competencies for each of the five practice models.
- Comparison of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and experience across models.
- Definition of professional competence within each practice model.
Main Results:
- The five practice models (drug information, self-care, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, distribution) show clear distinctions in required competencies.
- Each model necessitates different knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and experience.
- While sharing a theoretical foundation, competence varies significantly between models.
Conclusions:
- Distinct competencies are essential for each practice model within TPC.
- Understanding these differences aids in strategic planning for pharmacy practice evolution.
- Pharmacy leaders can better estimate necessary changes by recognizing model-specific competence requirements.