Shane P. Desselle, PhD

A transformational leader can make the difference between an efficient, profitable organization and one that is mired in mediocrity.

This expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.

The pharmacist integration model filled in gaps in care that appeared to positively affect MIPS and PCMH quality measures.

The expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.

Pharmacists who are proactive—in other words, taking account of the environment and being able to foresee health systems and patients’ needs ahead of time—are more effective in promoting practice change.

Health information technology is becoming available an accelerated pace, and it will take time to train individuals on how to effectively employ a new technology and convince them of its merit.

The ability of pharmacists in the United States to dispense naloxone in many states could be a considerable help for this public health problem.

Pharmacy organizations have produced advisories to guide workflow and optimize services, yet there still exists a gap in further integration of pharmacists into public health and safety initiatives.

Pharmacists must develop professional behavior and a common professional identity that goes beyond their personal values and self-interests.

Pharmacy managers should offer access and incentivize pharmacy staff to take part in self-development activities that can promote self-efficacy.

This week’s tip stresses that negotiation is a learned skill.

Pharmacists and pharmacy managers would be well served by learning some finer points of negotiation.

Reflection is a key strategy to facilitate self-identity and other aspects of personal development that benefit pharmacy practice.

Having a sense of professional identity is important for longevity in the profession, prevention of burnout, ethical practice, and mentorship of others in the same field.

Pharmacists must demonstrate value to achieve success when implementing new services and especially when establishing an entirely new practice.

Variability in prescrption handoffs might make the difference between a patient who is adherent or not.

Pharmacists must demonstrate value to achieve success when implementing new services and especially when establishing an entirely new practice.

The most effective leaders recognize their strengths and limitations and surround themselves with people who will complement their abilities.

There are a number of ways to examine issues around supporting and developing pharmacy technicians, but perhaps the best way is to frame the issue using an organizational behavior lens.

Awareness of various methods, conceptual approaches, and theories can help generate success for a pharmacy entrepreneur.

In pharmacy management, a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach might not be the most appropriate for providing performance feedback during formal review sessions.

Pharmacy managers can resort to any great number of tools to help promote self-efficacy, including positive performance feedback, delegation, and empowerment.

This week’s pharmacy management Tip of the Week takes a look at establishing a clinical pharmacy site in the emergency department (ED) of a hospital.

Management of product life cycle will price and position pharmacist services effectively so that uptake is quick.

Effective time management can make the difference between a successful pharmacist and an unsuccessful one.

Pharmacy managers must maintain close control over operations, and this case makes a strong argument for taking care in selecting the right personnel.

Perhaps no other health care worker has been exposed to the opioid epidemic more frequently than pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Certain changes can be made to operations that minimize interruptions to pharmacy managers, reduce errors, and facilitate greater quality of work life.

This overlooked skill can help determine which issues should be passed on to the pharmacist.

Practicing according to HIPAA standards, though, is not just to protect yourself legally, but it is the right thing to do by way of patient care, particularly through the ethical tenets of beneficence and patient autonomy.