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American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Implementing pharmaceutical care requires professional pharmacy organizations to emphasize patient outcomes. Key groups must adapt standards and training to ensure pharmacists achieve necessary competencies for enhanced patient care.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutical Education
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The concept of pharmaceutical care is gaining traction, with professional pharmacy organizations aligning their missions with patient outcomes.
- Current initiatives by organizations like the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) and the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP) are foundational for this shift.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the implementation strategies for the pharmaceutical care concept.
- To outline the roles of various professional pharmacy organizations in advancing pharmaceutical care.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current activities and mission statements of major pharmacy organizations (APhA, JCPP, AACP, ACPE, ASHP).
- Review of proposed changes in standards of practice, education, and continuing professional development.
Main Results:
- Professional organizations are actively revising standards and educational programs to support pharmaceutical care.
- Specific actions are recommended for JCPP, APhA, ACPE, AACP, and ASHP to facilitate implementation.
- Emphasis is placed on recognizing and developing the practical ability of pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care, beyond academic credentials.
Conclusions:
- The successful implementation of pharmaceutical care is imperative and requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
- Pharmacy organizations must actively promote the value of pharmaceutical care and ensure practitioners possess the required competencies.
- Employers should prioritize the ability to provide pharmaceutical care when evaluating pharmacists.