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Terri L Warholak1, Donna West, David A Holdford
1Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0202, USA. warholak@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|July 13, 2010
Summary
Quality measurement is essential for improving pharmacy practice. The Educating Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists to Improve Quality (EPIQ) program offers tools to enhance understanding and application of quality measurement and reporting.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice and Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Education and Training
Background:
- Quality measurement and improvement are critical components of modern healthcare.
- Effective quality improvement requires robust educational resources for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of quality measurement and improvement in pharmacy.
- To introduce the Educating Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists to Improve Quality (EPIQ) program.
- To outline the development and diverse applications of the EPIQ program.
Main Methods:
- The EPIQ program was developed as a comprehensive quality improvement educational resource.
- It comprises 17 sessions organized into five distinct, non-sequential modules.
- The program is designed for adaptability across various pharmacy practice settings and educational needs.
Main Results:
- The EPIQ modules cover the status of quality improvement in U.S. healthcare, core concepts, measurement strategies, incentive-based interventions, and practical application in pharmacy.
- Modules can be used independently or combined for continuing education, employee training, and professional development programs.
- The program has been utilized by pharmacy associations and continuing education providers to create live and certificate courses.
Conclusions:
- Quality measurement is indispensable for assessing pharmacy practice and the impact of improvement initiatives.
- The EPIQ program provides practical tools to enhance pharmacists' ability to understand, interpret, and act upon quality reports.
- Utilizing the EPIQ program can lead to tangible improvements in pharmacy practice quality.
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