ABSTRACT
A competency-based advancement program for practicing pharmacists is presented. The criteria for selecting this method of providing incentives for pharmacists are outlined. Procedures for developing and implementing this competency-based program are described. Five competency levels for pharmacists were developed based on the pharmacist's educational background, training, and experience. Differentiated position titles and competency expectations for each level are summarized. Criteria for pharmacist placement and promotion from one completely level to another are outlined. The administration of the program is described, including budget considerations and methods for evaluating its effectiveness. This system recognizes and rewards accomplishments of staff pharmacists without removing them from patient care roles.
Subject(s)
Career Mobility , Personnel Management , Pharmacists , Pharmacy Administration , Budgets , Pharmacy Service, Hospital/economics , Pharmacy Service, Hospital/organization & administration , Professional CompetenceABSTRACT
The trial and evaluation of pharmacy education program to teach a 14-year-old hemophiliac to self-administer Factor VIII at home is described. The home therapy program realized a cost saving of $20,230 for this patient for the first year; school attendance increased 15%. The results of the trial were used to justify a professional fee from Blue Cross of Central Ohio for the pharmacist's educational services.
