Mastering Specialty Pharmacy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Assessment and Accreditation
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to master specialty pharmacy, including self-assessment and accreditation. The course is structured into 12 chapters, covering over 80 topics, and includes interactive elements, hands-on projects, and real-world applications.
Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of specialty pharmacy and its role in the healthcare system
- Learn how to conduct a thorough self-assessment of a specialty pharmacy
- Understand the accreditation process and requirements for specialty pharmacies
- Develop the skills necessary to implement and maintain accreditation standards
- Apply knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios through hands-on projects and case studies
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy
- Definition and scope of specialty pharmacy
- History and evolution of specialty pharmacy
- Key players and stakeholders in specialty pharmacy
- Current trends and future directions in specialty pharmacy
Chapter 2: Self-Assessment Fundamentals
- Principles of self-assessment and quality improvement
- Types of self-assessment tools and techniques
- Conducting a gap analysis and identifying areas for improvement
- Developing a self-assessment plan and timeline
Chapter 3: Accreditation Overview
- Definition and purpose of accreditation
- Types of accreditation and certifying organizations
- Benefits and challenges of accreditation
- Accreditation standards and requirements
Chapter 4: Accreditation Standards and Requirements
- Patient care and clinical services
- Pharmacy operations and management
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
Chapter 5: Implementing Accreditation Standards
- Developing policies and procedures
- Conducting staff training and education
- Implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Conducting regular monitoring and evaluation
Chapter 6: Maintaining Accreditation
- Ongoing quality improvement and monitoring
- Annual reporting and evaluation
- Re-accreditation and site visits
- Maintaining compliance with changing standards and regulations
Chapter 7: Specialty Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy design and layout
- Equipment and technology
- Inventory management and control
- Patient intake and processing
Chapter 8: Clinical Services and Patient Care
- Patient assessment and counseling
- Medication therapy management
- Disease state management
- Clinical trials and research
Chapter 9: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- Principles of quality improvement and patient safety
- Identifying and reporting adverse events
- Conducting root cause analysis and corrective action
- Implementing quality improvement initiatives
Chapter 10: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Overview of regulatory requirements and laws
- Compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality
- Risk management and mitigation strategies
- Conducting regular audits and monitoring
Chapter 11: Staffing and Training
- Staffing models and personnel management
- Training and education programs
- Competency assessment and evaluation
- Staff development and retention strategies
Chapter 12: Business Development and Marketing
- Business planning and market analysis
- Marketing strategies and tactics
- Building relationships with prescribers and payers
- Developing a sales and customer service team
Certificate of Completion Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates that the participant has achieved a comprehensive understanding of specialty pharmacy and has the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and maintain accreditation standards.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date information
- Personalized learning experience
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning format
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven and supportive environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
,
- Understand the fundamentals of specialty pharmacy and its role in the healthcare system
- Learn how to conduct a thorough self-assessment of a specialty pharmacy
- Understand the accreditation process and requirements for specialty pharmacies
- Develop the skills necessary to implement and maintain accreditation standards
- Apply knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios through hands-on projects and case studies