Building a Hospital Pharmacist Workforce by a Diversified and Position-Oriented Learning System.

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Practice
• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Continuing Education

Background:

• Hospital pharmacists' roles have evolved from drug supply to comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
• Traditional training models are insufficient for new pharmaceutical care demands and roles.
• New positions and tailored training are essential for hospital pharmacy workforce development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a position-oriented learning system for hospital pharmacists.
• To assess the system's impact on workforce development and pharmacy services.
• To evaluate the system's effectiveness in enhancing pharmaceutical care delivery.

Main Methods:

• A position-oriented learning system was implemented for hospital pharmacists.
• Evaluation focused on learning module completion rates.
• Improvements in pharmaceutical care were measured by patient coverage and medication order interception rates.

Main Results:

• In 2021, 218 employees participated in the learning system.
• The system facilitated the identification of 22 pharmacists for new positions.
• Significant improvements in the quantity and quality of pharmaceutical care were observed.

Conclusions:

• The position-oriented learning system effectively integrates departmental goals with employee career planning.
• The system enhances pharmacists' learning efficiency and the quality of pharmaceutical care.
• This approach promotes professional development and advancement within hospital pharmacy.