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WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator

Terry Bondurant2024-10-23T16:10:34-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Administration/Management, Webinar|Tags: pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, webinar|

In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, ACA is offering this webinar free of charge for ACA and ACVP members. A limited number of complimentary registrations are available for non-members; additional registrations are available for $10.

Date and Time of Activity
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1:30 pm EDT/ 12:30 pm CDT/ 11:30 am MDT/ 10:30 am PDT

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, personal development is essential for professional growth, especially for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. However, many professionals in the field focus solely on clinical or business skills, often neglecting personal growth, which is key to long-term success and leadership.

This webinar will equip participants with practical strategies to conquer their own “personal coliseum” by developing the resilience and mindset of an inner gladiator. Attendees will explore key opportunities and barriers to personal growth, identify effective strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals, and review literature-supported methods to enhance personal development.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Recognize opportunities for personal leadership development
Identify barriers to personal development
Identify strategies to improve personal development goal success.
Use key strategies to create a personal development goal as part of a personal development action plan.

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This high-energy session will supercharge you to step up as a dynamic leader, an unstoppable team player, and a top-tier patient care champion! Through focused personal development, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to break through barriers, unlock your full potential, and elevate your impact in every aspect of your career. Get ready to ignite your inner drive and lead like never before!

💥 Ready to unleash your inner gladiator? 💪

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Speaker: Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP

Dr. Jay Phipps, the Pharmacy Gladiator, is a Pharmacy Doctor, Entrepreneur, President, and CEO at Phipps Pharmacy. Phipps Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy who provides pharmacy doctor provided patient care including traditional dispensing, compounding services, long-term care pharmacy services, and tailor-made prescription compounding to patients in middle and west Tennessee. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions which specializes in medical and pharmacy insurance plans for seniors.

Dr. Jay received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy. He also received an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business. Dr. Jay claimed the #2 spot in the 2023 Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy and has also been recognized by Union University as the Preceptor of the Year. Phipps Pharmacy was the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advocacy Champion and was recognized as the 2022 NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award for Best Community Engagement.

Compounding Pharmacy: Properly Display Current Licenses, Permits

Linda Cathey2023-08-16T08:51:22-05:00August 8th, 2023|Categories: Administration/Management, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Compliance|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

Compounding Pharmacy

PCAB Accreditation Standards require compounding pharmacies to be compliant with all federal, state, local, and nonresident licensure/permit requirements, as applicable.

Copies of current licenses and/or permits, if applicable, must be displayed within public view in a prominent location of the pharmacy and any additional locations or branches.

PCAB Standards

Standard TCRX1-A: The organization is an established entity with legal authority to operate and has a physical location with the appropriate licensure, Articles of Incorporation, or other documentation of legal authority.

The standard applies to an established entity with legal authority to operate that has the appropriate Articles of Incorporation, or other documentation, of legal authority.

Legal authority is granted to one individual, members of a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), a Board of Directors (usually referred to as the governing body), and as allowed in state statutes for the appropriate type and structure of the organization. The entity, individual, or organization has a copy of the appropriate documentation or authorization to conduct business.

If state or applicable local law requires a license or permit, the organization posts the current copy in a prominent location in all locations/branches and/or in accordance with appropriate regulations or laws. The organization will display all licenses and/or permits required in the pharmacy operation in an area of public view:

Resident state board of pharmacy permit/license.
Nonresident board of pharmacy permit/license as required, if applicable.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
State controlled substance license, if applicable.
Pharmacist licenses.
Pharmacy Technician licenses/certificates, if applicable.
Biohazard generator permit or appropriate contract, as required.

Tips for Compliance

In addition to appropriate documentation or authorization to conduct business, compounding pharmacies must post copies of all current federal, state, and local licenses and permits in a prominent location of the pharmacy and ensure they can be viewed by customers.
- Copies of nonresident licenses/permits must also be posted by compounding pharmacies that ship medications into other states.

Megan Reed, LPhT, CPhT, HDDP, Program Lead, ACHC

Megan is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (2007), who started out her career working at an internship at the CHASS Center, in Detroit, MI. This experience solidified what she wanted to do in life, which was to help people. She has worked in two different PCAB Accredited compounding pharmacies. One designated a 503B Outsourcing Facility. During that time she was in Quality Assurance, and Lead Technician roles. Reed diversified during her 14 year career, by also working in hospital outpatient pharmacy. She is currently the first pharmacy technician hired to work for PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board). Reed is also a member of the Pharmacy Clinical Team, at ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) in Cary, NC. The main focus of her expertise is in non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous compounding.

Here for You

ACHC is your partner in accreditation. For more information, contact your Account Advisor, email customerservice@achc.org, or call (855) 937-2242, ext. 458.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care: ACHC is excited to give ACA Fellows and Members access to special pricing options and educational resources for their nationally recognized accreditation services. Members can use their unique code to receive a $250 discount off accreditation when submitting an application online at cc.achc.org. They can also use their discount code to receive $50 off when purchasing a workbook or registering for a workshop through www.AccreditationUniversity.com.

ACHC and American College of Apothecaries Promote Safety and Quality

Dana2020-02-13T14:35:22-06:00February 13th, 2020|Categories: Administration/Management, News Release, Pharmacist Training|

Cary, NC – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) announces the renewal of its partnership with American College of Apothecaries (ACA), an organization dedicated to advancing the entrepreneurial spirit of member pharmacists through education, innovation, mentoring, fellowship, and training.

“Both ACHC and ACA are committed to advancing safe practices and quality through education and collaboration,” said Jon Pritchett, ACHC Program Director. “ACA’s role in the original establishment of PCAB points to the visionary leadership for which they are recognized in serving their members and the industry as a whole. The renewed partnership between ACHC and ACA represents an ongoing expression of our organizations’ shared values.”

This partnership agreement also allows ACA members and Fellows to receive special pricing on ACHC’s Pharmacy Accreditation services, including services provided by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), and discounts on ACHCU educational resources that can help prepare ACA member pharmacies for accreditation.

“ACA’s partnership with ACHC underscores our organizations’ commitment to quality and best practices in pharmacy,” said Susan Bartlemay, RPh, FACA, FACVP, FAPhA, Executive Vice President, American College of Apothecaries.

“We are thrilled to announce that ACHC is now offering a $500 discount on accreditation services to our members. We encourage our members to continually strive to deliver the highest standards of health care as demonstrated by the ACHC programs and support them in their efforts.”

ACHC offers a broad suite of pharmacy accreditation solutions, including accreditation for Community Retail, Specialty, Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding (PCAB), Mail Order, Infusion, and Long-Term Care services. Companies seeking to distinguish themselves within the pharmacy market also can obtain distinctions in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, Oncology, Infectious Disease Specific to HIV, Nutrition Support, and Hazardous Drug Handling.

ACHC PCAB Accreditation offers programs for non-sterile (ref. USP <795>) and sterile (ref. USP <797>) compounding services. PCAB assesses the compounding process based on a specific set of standards that concentrate on the quality and consistency of compounded medications while incorporating performance improvement and ongoing compliance requirements.

ACHC is known for providing value, integrity, and the industry’s best customer service, and is dedicated to helping providers address challenges as demand for healthcare services continues to grow.

ACHC’s flexible, educational approach makes it the provider’s choice for accreditation. ACHC assists providers throughout the accreditation process by offering access to personal account advisors, clinical and regulatory support, and program-specific educational resources. With no annual fees, ACHC offers cost-effective, competitive pricing to help providers achieve their accreditation goals.

For more information on ACHC Accreditation programs and services, or to download ACHC Accreditation Standards, visit www.achc.org, email customerservice@achc.org, or call (855) 937-2242.

For 80 years, the American College of Apothecaries (www.acainfo.org) has been dedicated to the advancement of professional practice in independent community pharmacy through education, entrepreneurship, and mentoring. The Fellows and members of ACA are committed to best practices in pharmacy and quality healthcare for their communities.

ACA offers a way for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, marketers, and students to connect with other pharmacy professionals to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen individual practice. This effort is supported through webinars, on-demand continuing education (CE), compounding classes, conferences and other events. ACA’s educational programming is available to all pharmacy professions, including non-members.

For more information on the American College of Apothecaries, visit www.acainfo.org.org, email info@acainfo.org, or call (901)383-8119.