- 11/21/2023
Value is what we must set out to deliver. Every day. To every patient we serve. Pharmacists are the Hope of Healthcare (at least partly) because we can deliver that value and have that impact. We are accessible to so many people. Yet here also lies the challenge: are we delivering value? How do you know you are delivering value?
- 11/7/2023
For pharmacists to be the hope of healthcare, we must be ready to articulate the unique problems that we solve. We know we can solve problems. Some of the problems we solve are expressly defined by a local, regional, or national agency. Some are because of our unique positioning within the larger healthcare system where no law or regulation provides comment or limitation.
- 10/31/2023
Pharmacists are paid to solve problems. Truth be told, every person on planet Earth is paid for the exact same reason. Everyone is paid to solve problems. The chef is paid to solve the problem of people being hungry. The lawyer is paid to solve legal problems. Pharmacists are paid to solve drug-related problems.
- 10/17/2023
When we were training pharmacists to provide immunizations, part of the training was what to do in the case of an allergic reaction. The executives in the company knew immunization services were an appropriate next step in services to offer our customers, but there was still concern about “What if something bad happens.”
- 10/10/2023
As we consider pharmacists as the hope of healthcare, we must be open to and aware of the need for change and the risk associated with it. Today, we will take a look at a few strategies you can consider to help you navigate risk.
- 9/28/2023
In the world of pharmacy leadership, the ability to navigate risks effectively is a crucial skill. Just like a ship captain charts a course through treacherous waters, pharmacy leaders must steer their teams and organizations through potential pitfalls. But how can pharmacists learn to balance advancing practice and risk?
- 9/19/2023
Many pharmacists are highly sensitive to risk. I would actually go so far as to say that pharmacists are largely risk averse. And for good reason. We hold people’s lives in our hands. If you have ever made a dispensing error, it sticks with you.
- 9/12/2023
Over the years, I have had the privilege of addressing thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy students. While I have not shared this story for quite a while, I believe it is fitting for our consideration of courage.
- 9/5/2023
Pharmacists face the call for courage in the presence of a single person all the time. Much of the time, the stakes can be quite low. But there are also times when the stakes can be very high.
- 8/29/2023
If pharmacists are to be the Hope of Healthcare, we must be alert to the conformities all around us and the results they deliver. Additionally, we must have the courage to explore new models, systems and services which deliver better results.
- 8/22/2023
When I began my career as an intern, the stories were still common about preparing prescription labels on typewriters. Yes, you read that right. That was the prevailing technology at one time. When printers came along, all sorts of things changed. And for the better. However, if you were a pharmacy that did not improve your technical skill and adopt the printer over the typewriter, you would quickly find yourself at a disadvantage in the care you could provide patients.
- 8/1/2023
We all have skills, and not only do we have skills, we have certain kinds of skills. Not all skills are created equal. Some skills will increase in value over time, while other skills will decrease in value over time. Having the appropriate understanding and perspective of these skills will serve us well.
