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PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Rotation Description
Rotation/Location:
Drug Policy Development/Drug Information
Alliance Business Center – Pharmacy Services Corporate Office
Preceptor(s):
Shelly Wiest, PharmD, BCPS ......................513-585-8005
Michael Cunningham, PharmD...................513-585-6334
Outcomes/Goals:
For a complete description of the educational outcomes and goals associated with this rotation, refer to the document at the beginning of this section.
R1.1, R1.2, R1.4, R1.5, R2.1, R3.1, R3.2, R3.3, R5.1
Overview:
The Drug Policy Development rotation will be conducted in the Health Alliance Pharmacy Services Department on the third floor of the Alliance Business Center (3200 Burnet Ave). The resident will be expected to complete projects related to Health Alliance Pharmacy operations and attend scheduled meetings addressing clinical, economical, operational, and safety issues related to pharmacy practice. A schedule of meetings and activities will be provided at the beginning of the rotation.
Activities/Assignments:
The resident is expected to complete several projects throughout the month. The actual content and topic of the projects will vary depending on the needs of the department at that time. The projects will be structured to address many core drug information/drug policy development principles including formulary evaluation, provision of pharmacy education, drug policy evaluation and development, literature evaluation, procurement and distribution of drug information, and pipeline medication analysis.
Residents will also be expected to research and provide answers for any drug information questions that arise during the month and to review current medical literature and news throughout the month.
All residents will evaluate a medication for addition to Health Alliance formulary, evaluate and report on a pipeline medication, and prepare for and lead a Journal Club discussion.
Residents will be expected to attend assigned meetings with the preceptors. Meetings will address medication safety, pharmacy management, medication administration, formulary and contract management, and other pertinent topics.
Evaluation:
The resident will be evaluated based on projects performed during the rotation. Preparedness and participation in topic discussions is also an important component of the evaluation. The resident will also be evaluated on motivation and initiative in dealing with assignments and unexpected problems. Self-initiative and the ability to work independently are very desirable and will influence the student's/resident’s grade. Other areas of evaluation will include timeliness of completion of assignments, professional demeanor, and motivation. There will be a midterm evaluation to identify areas of student's/resident’s strengths and weaknesses. All attempts will be made to provide daily feedback to students to assist in their learning.
Residents will be evaluated according to the Resident Learning System evaluation for Drug Policy Development/Drug Information. Additionally, the resident is required to complete a preceptor and rotation evaluation.
Leadership
Rotation/Location:
Pharmacy Leadership
Alliance Business Center-Pharmacy Services Corporate Office
Preceptor(s):
Marianne F. Ivey, PharmD, MPH, FASHP ................ 513-585-6198
Outcomes/Goals:
For a complete description of the educational outcomes and goals associated with this rotation, refer to the document at the beginning of this section.
R3.1, R3.2, R3.3, R4.1, R5.1
Overview:
The Vice-President of Pharmacy leads, directs and oversees the vision for pharmacy services for The Health Alliance. Inherent in this leadership responsibility is leading collaborative planning that sets the vision, mission and goals and objectives for Health Alliance Pharmacy Services, recruiting and retaining expert associates, setting a tone for collegial relationships across the organization, attaining and managing appropriate resources, setting and achieving standards for quality patient services and regulatory compliance, and creating opportunities for professional development of the current and next generation of pharmacists and pharmacy leaders. Attention to professional, community and personal/family responsibilities and balance will be included.
Activities/Assignments:
The pharmacy resident will be present Monday-Friday. The start time is 0800 unless there is an earlier meeting that happens approximately 5 times per month. Some evening meetings are scheduled such as the Drug Policy Development Committee, continuing education and project meetings. Selected management meetings and committees at Health Alliance Hospitals and the ABC building will be required. The pharmacy resident is encouraged to attend Grand Rounds at more than one of The Health Alliance Hospitals. The resident will be responsible for developing materials related to assignments which may be position papers, analyses, informational or budget-related and will be asked to present at Directors Meetings and other appropriate meetings. Discussions on projects will be held with the resident 2-3 times per week and as needs dictate. The resident will participate in journal club held at the ABC. Activities will be assigned to meet the required and elective objectives.
Miscellaneous:
The Alliance Corporate Pharmacy Office includes pharmacy associates working on medication safety, medication use policy, financial performance, informatics and antimicrobial use. The resident may work with any of these pharmacy associates and other Health Alliance associates on projects related to rotation objectives.
Evaluation:
PGY1 pharmacy residents will be evaluated according to the Residency Learning System evaluation for Pharmacy Administration – Interdependent Collaboration and Leadership based on the Educational Outcomes and Goals listed above. Also taken into consideration will be preparedness for topic discussions, motivation and initiative in learning, timeliness in meeting deadlines, communication skills, and professionalism.
Infectious Disease
Rotation/Location:
Infectious Disease Management
Alliance Business Center – Pharmacy Services Corporate Office
Preceptor(s):
Outcomes/Goals:
For a complete description of the educational outcomes and
goals associated with this rotation, refer to the document at the
beginning of this section.
R1.2, R5.1, R6.1, E6.1, E7.1, E7.2
Overview:
Resident will participate in the evaluation process for the Anti-infective Subcommittee and in improving or forming Health Alliance policy and procedures involving anti-infectives.
Activities/Assignments:
This rotation is not directly involved in patient care, but the management of the formulary for anti-infectives at the Health Alliance. The daily routine will involve literature evaluation of new or upcoming anti-infectives, evaluation or formation of policies and procedures, and topic discussions. The resident will give a formal presentation to the Anti-infective Subcommittee of the DPD on the drug/policy.
Topics To Be Covered
- Resistance mechanisms and trends
- Drug use and resistance
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacodynamics
- Antibiograms
- Data analysis programs---Excel, Access
Miscellaneous:
Residents on this rotation will work with residents and students on the Medication Management rotation. Additionally, the student will choose an ID related article for journal club at least once.
Evaluation:
Residents will be evaluated according to the Resident Learning System (RLS) evaluation for Infectious Disease Management. Additionally, the resident is required to complete a preceptor and rotation evaluation. The resident will be evaluated based mostly on clinical service. Preparedness and participation in topic discussions is also an important component of the evaluation. The resident will also be evaluated on motivation and initiative in dealing with problems. Self-initiative and the ability to work independently are very desirable and will influence the resident’s evaluation. Other areas of evaluation will include timeliness of completion of assignments, professional demeanor, and motivation.
Teaching and Education
Rotation/Location:
Teaching and Education
Alliance Business Center – Pharmacy Services Corporate Office
Preceptor:
James L. Besier, PhD, RPh, FASHP....................513-585-7223
Outcomes/Goals:
For a complete description of the educational outcomes and goals associated with this rotation, refer to the document at the beginning of this section (Required and Elective Educational Outcomes, Goals, Objectives, and Instructional Objectives for Postgraduate Year One [PGY1] Pharmacy Residency Programs 2nd Edition – effective July 2008).
R5.1
Overview:
The Teaching and Education rotation will provide the resident with experiences in preparing and delivering both educational and training sessions of various types to healthcare colleagues supplemented by readings, projects, discussions and participation in committees/work groups. The resident is expected to be on rotation at a minimum Monday – Friday 0830 –1700. The resident may need to be present on rotation outside normal business hours for certain meetings or project assignments.
Activities/Assignments:
The resident will be involved in a variety of activities while on rotation, which may include, but are not limited to:
- a literature review and evaluation of learning style models
- selected readings in The Modern Practice of Adult Education: From Pedagogy to Andragogy by Malcolm S. Knowles
- providing healthcare related in-service programs to professional staff members
- providing formal training sessions to professional staff regarding the utilization of new automation/technology
- conducting formal lectures on healthcare related topics
- providing a continuing education program for a local professional pharmacy society
- facilitating distance-learning chat sessions in the MSN program at the College of Nursing – University of Cincinnati
Evaluation:
PGY1 pharmacy residents will be evaluated according to the Residency Learning System evaluation based on the Educational Outcomes and Goals listed above. Also taken into consideration will be motivation and initiative in learning, timeliness in meeting deadlines, communication skills and professionalism.
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