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Structured educational program for staff development

J A Sula, K D Campagna, P G Grussing

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

|January 1, 1979

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A mandatory continuing education program significantly improved pharmacy staff knowledge in key therapeutic areas. The program was highly accepted, with 97% finding it worthwhile and 94% supporting its continuation.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy education
Continuing professional development

Background:

Hospitals require ongoing training for pharmacy staff.
Effective continuing education programs are crucial for maintaining staff competency.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and outcomes of a mandatory continuing education program for hospital pharmacy staff.
To evaluate the program's effectiveness and acceptance.

Main Methods:

Implemented a mandatory continuing education program for pharmacy staff in a 675-bed hospital with 10 decentralized pharmacy satellites.
Topics included antibiotics, immunology, adverse drug reactions, diabetes mellitus, and acid-base disorders.
Program format: pretest, lecture, audio recording, handouts, and delayed posttest; participant questionnaires assessed acceptance.

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Main Results:

Posttest scores significantly improved compared to pretest scores across all four topics (p <= 0.0001).
Participant feedback indicated high program acceptance: 97% found it worthwhile, and 94% supported its continuation.

Conclusions:

The mandatory continuing education program was effective in enhancing pharmacy staff knowledge.
The program demonstrated high acceptance among participants, supporting its use in staff development.