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The development of a patient care center in a supermarket chain pharmacy
Anthony Pattin1, Jim Szyskowski
1Wayne State University, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. apattin2@wayne.edu
Purpose:
The objective of this manuscript is to describe the development and implementation of a patient care center in a grocery store supermarket chain pharmacy.
Methods:
A clinical pharmacist and shared faculty member between Wayne State University and Kroger Pharmacy developed a patient care center and rotation site for P4 PharmD advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). The site was developed to provide advanced pharmacy services to patients and as a practice site for students to learn how to deliver care. Preliminary outcomes observed include the number and types of patients that utilized the patient care center and the educational experiences provided for student pharmacists practicing in this setting.
Results:
Since implementation, 160 patients visited the patient care center. The pharmacists involved in the clinic performed 30 biometric screenings and 47 comprehensive medication reviews.
Conclusions:
Establishing a patient care center in a supermarket pharmacy provides important care for patients and valuable learning experiences for student pharmacists. The collaborative efforts of both Wayne State University and Kroger Pharmacy demonstrate commitment to providing clinical care to patients and strong clinical community practice experiences for students. Future goals include creating more clinical services in the community and practice experiences for students.
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