Implementing the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process at a Public Pharmacy School

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmaceutical Education

Background:

• The Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners introduced the patient-centered Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP).
• The PPCP aims to standardize patient care across the pharmacy profession.
• Integration into practice and education is crucial for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the initial implementation phases of the PPCP at a public college of pharmacy.
• To identify educational and assessment opportunities arising from PPCP implementation.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative description of early-stage PPCP implementation.
• Focus on experiences within a single public college of pharmacy setting.

Main Results:

• Early implementation revealed specific challenges and successes.
• Insights gained into effective methods for teaching and evaluating the PPCP.

Conclusions:

• The PPCP provides a framework for consistent, patient-centered pharmacy care.
• Pharmacy education must adapt to effectively train practitioners in the PPCP model.
• Assessment strategies need development to measure PPCP competency.