Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies 5th Edition

Are you a health-system pharmacist looking for practical tools to assess and document your employees’ ability to perform their assigned duties? Look no further – “Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies” is here to help. Written by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, this comprehensive guide provides you with the resources you need to ensure your staff meets the human resource requirements of CMS, The Joint Commission, and other accrediting organizations.

With the newly updated and expanded 5th edition, this book offers a wealth of valuable information to all health-system pharmacists. It includes enhanced companion website access, allowing you to easily adapt the forms included in the book for your own practice. From job descriptions to orientation records, this tool will save you time and increase efficiency in your daily operations.

One of the key features of this edition is the updated resources for customizing job descriptions. It provides templates for job description, competence assessment summary, and performance evaluation for a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician. This level of detail ensures that you have the proper guidance and documentation for each position in your pharmacy.

In addition, the 5th edition focuses on new competencies that are essential for the evolving field of health-system pharmacy. It includes topics such as Medication Dosing in Patients with Hepatic Dysfunction, Pharmacokinetics: Aminoglycosides, Parenteral Anticoagulant Therapy, Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, and Compounding Non-Sterile Preparations. These competencies reflect the latest advancements and best practices in the field.

A notable addition to this edition is the inclusion of a study guide for the emergency management chapter. This guide will help you and your staff navigate through emergency situations with confidence and efficiency. It ensures that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle any unexpected event in your health-system pharmacy.

Furthermore, this edition introduces a new set of four competencies specifically devoted to pharmacy technicians. Recognizing the importance of their role in the pharmacy team, these competencies provide clear guidelines for their professional development and growth. This addition demonstrates the commitment of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to the entire pharmacy workforce.

For the first time, this edition also includes a crosswalk of all competencies, indicating which competencies are for use only with pharmacists, only with pharmacy technicians, or appropriate for both. This feature ensures that you can easily identify the relevant competencies for each role in your health-system pharmacy. It simplifies the process of assigning and tracking competencies for your staff.

Another valuable addition to this edition is a new chapter on Educating the Pharmacy Staff. This chapter provides guidance on how to effectively train and educate your staff, ensuring that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development in the field of health-system pharmacy.

Lastly, this edition includes new test questions in many chapters, including the use of a patient case report format for tests in the clinically-oriented chapters. This format allows you to assess your staff’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a real-world context. It challenges them to apply their knowledge to practical scenarios, preparing them for the complexities of health-system pharmacy practice.

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Why You Should Order Competence Assessment Tools

If you are a health-system pharmacist, this book is an essential resource for you and your staff. It provides the tools you need to assess and document your employees’ abilities, ensuring that they meet the requirements of accrediting organizations. With the updated resources and competencies, this edition reflects the latest advancements in the field of health-system pharmacy.

By ordering “Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies,” you will:

• Save time and increase efficiency in your daily operations
• Have access to customizable forms and templates
• Ensure that your staff has the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care
• Stay updated with the latest best practices and advancements in health-system pharmacy
• Enhance the professional development and growth of your staff, including pharmacy technicians
• Improve your ability to navigate through emergency situations
• Streamline the process of assigning and tracking competencies for your staff
• Challenge your staff to apply their knowledge to practical scenarios, preparing them for real-world practice

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have this valuable resource at your fingertips. Order your copy of “Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies 5th Edition” today and take your pharmacy practice to the next level!