Tips for Giving a Good Presentation |
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In a presentation to Drake’s Next Top Entrepreneur participants, Andy Drish provided tips for successful presentations and elevator pitches. |
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Importance of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Pharmacy Education |
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Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial leadership is becoming increasingly important in pharmacy education. Entrepreneurial leadership programs are one way to help students learn to manage change and prepare for the unknown. These programs encourage students to accept the challenges and opportunities the future of pharmacy will bring.
This article has been reprinted with permission from IPA and Ben Urick. |
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Make Their Day- the FISH! Philosophy |
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| As part of the Student Leadership Development Series, Iqbal Atcha, WalMart Regional Talent Specialist and adjunct pharmacy professor at Midwestern University, presented “Make Their Day – The FISH! Philosophy.This article reviews how to make a difference in the lives of people that one works with, focusing primarily on ‘Make Their Day,’ one of the four components of the FISH! |
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Creating a Workflow for Medication Therapy Management and Other Pharmacy Services |
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Heather Rickertsen is a consulting and dispensing pharmacist whose patient care activities include an anticoagulation clinic, immunizations, Iowa Medicaid Pharmaceutical Care Management, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), employee health screenings and medication reconciliation. She strongly believes pharmacist provided patient care services are required for patients to safely and effectively use their medications and has developed a beneficial system in which pharmacists can efficiently provide care to patients utilizing various pre-existing tools. |
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Technological Innovations in Pharmacy Education |
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| The DELTA Rx Institute and Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences believe that invention and innovation are essential tools for success. This belief is incorporated into the Drake curriculum, which implements innovative pharmacy education practices by incorporating technology that creates or simulates real patient care situations.
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E-Prescribing: The Real Impact |
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Many pharmacies are taking a step out of their comfort zones and moving their practice to the next level with the help of e-prescribing connectivity options. The Pharmacy Health Information ExchangeTM, operated by SureScripts-RxHub is the e-prescribing network that connects physicians and pharmacists. |
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E-Prescribing: Part II |
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| Currently, there are more than 35,000 healthcare providers practicing e-prescribing, the majority of which are physicians in addition to nurse practitioners and physicians assistants. This number is expected to increase to over 85,000 in 2008. There are currently more than 40,000 pharmacies receiving e-prescriptions including both chain and independently owned and it is anticipated that an additional 5000 will be added to the list after 2008 data is collected and disseminated. |
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Drake's Next Top Entrepreneur Competition Results 2008 |
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Each year, DELTA Rx and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences host Drake's Next Top Entrepreneur Competition. Individuals and teams of different backgrounds & majors came together throughout the week to present innovative health care ideas. |
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Drake's Next Top Entrepreneur Competition Results 2009 |
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DELTA Rx and the Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences recently hosted the third annual “Drake University Next Top Entrepreneur Competition.” The event coincided with Entrepreneurship Week USA, a time designated for colleges around the country to promote creative thinking within their student population. The competition at Drake, consistent with the DELTA Rx mission, served to foster a spirit of change and innovation amongst Drake students across campus. |
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Preventing the Progression of Pre-Diabetes |
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Preventing the Progression of Pre-Diabetes
Based on a presentation by Jennifer Musick, PharmD |
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Rural Hospitals as Pharmacy Student Training Sites |
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| Learn why rural hospitals are great sites for pharmacy student training in this article by DeeAnn Wedemeyer-Oleson, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy at Guthrie County Hospital. Reprinted with permission from Pharmacy Practice News and Dr. Wedemeyer-Oleson. |
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Implementing a Pharmacy Policies and Procedures Manual
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Many states have laws that require every pharmacy to have a current policy and procedures manual. Creating such a manual can seem overwhelming, and ensuring that it works and maintaining it can make it seem every more so. However, when broken down into its individual pieces, constructing one becomes much less daunting! |
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Superior Patient Care at Wester Drug |
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| The clinical programs that Wester Drug has implemented with the help of Dr. Garvin are a shining example of the great programs community pharmacists can offer. When asked how Dr. Garvin spends his time in the pharmacy he replied that he spends “50% patient care, 35% dispensing, 15% management.” Programs and services currently offered by Wester Drug include are innovative ways to demonstrate patient care. |
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Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical Compounding
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Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Science students, Ben Kacner, Amanda Weber and Laura Wolf have been conducting research related to pharmaceutical compounding. They are working in coordination with the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI), the Drake Entrepreneurial Leadership Tools for Advancement (DELTA Rx Institute), and Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.
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Implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy: Part 1 of 3 |
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Adapted from a presentation given by:
Dr. Michael Case Haub, PharmD, CPT, BC-ADM
Pharmacy Manager, Diabetes Educator, Certified Pump Trainer
Dr. Michael Case Haub, a pharmacy manager at Hy-Vee Pharmacy in West Des Moines, Iowa, shared some insight on how to implement a diabetes management program within a community pharmacy setting. Although the following information is specific to diabetes programs there are aspects that could be extrapolated to establishing a variety of patient care services.
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Implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy:
Part 2 of 3
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Adapted from a presentation given by:
Dr. Michael Case Haub, PharmD, CPT, BC-ADM
Pharmacy Manager, Diabetes Educator, Certified Pump Trainer
In our last segment we discussed “Where to start?” in regard to implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy. In this edition we will discuss what steps should be taken after completing a SWOT analysis.
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Implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy: Part 3 of 3 |
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Adapted from a presentation given by:
Dr. Michael Case Haub, PharmD, CPT, BC-ADM
Pharmacy Manager, Diabetes Educator, Certified Pump Trainer
In our last segment we discussed how to begin and market your services. In this edition we will take a detailed look at billing for your services. |
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Innovation |
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Drake University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The DELTA Rx Institute
Des Moines, IA
When passion grips an individual or an institution, it is not enough to simply advocate for that passion. Action must be taken. Reflection by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences faculty at Drake University identified a passion - a strategic commitment to the concept of entrepreneurial leadership.
Articles include "Successful Change and Innovation", "Resources for Change", and "Changing Perceptions".
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July AACP News Available Online |
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| This edition contains information about three exciting institutes that focus on cultural competence, experiential education and entrepreneurialism. Read about the upcoming FASHP Cultural Competence Institute, a summary of the 2006 AACP Institute or Drake's DELTA Rx Institute. A photo spread of 2006 pharmacy commencement activities is also included in the July edition of AACP News. |
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Effect of Medicare Part D Reimbursement on Community Pharmacy Profitability |
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A study funded by a grant from the Community Pharmacy Foundation measured the effect of Medicare Part D on community pharmacy profitability.
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Advancing Pharmacy Through Entrepreneurial Leadership
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Bradley Tice PharmD.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Director, Drake/Albertsons Community Care Laboratory
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Pharmacists can create value in emerging innovative pharmacy-based services and products by combining principles of entrepreneurship with those of leadership.
In this article, Dr. Tice, the 2005 recipient of the highly esteemed Glaxo-SmithKline/Albert B. Prescott Leadership Award describes the concept of entrepreneurial leadership as it can be applied to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
Copyright American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Reprinted by permission of APhA. |
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Practice Development: Part 1
Creating a Vision & Mission for Patient Care |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the first in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development.
Harry Hagel, independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida, provides strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies is a pharmacy practice consulting company that assists both payer and provider pharmacy clients develop and implement procedural, technological and clinical solutions for improving medication outcomes. The company was established in January 1999 by Harry P. Hagel. Mr. Hagel is a nationally recognized expert in pharmaceutical care practice management and has helped thousands of pharmacists develop and implement patient-focused services. |
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Practice Development: Part 2
Finding the Time to Provide Patient Care |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the second in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development. The author is an independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida providing strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies. |
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Practice Development: Part 3
Moving from Product to Patient: A Self-Help Guide for Pharmacists |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the third in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development. The author is an independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida who provides strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies. |
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Practice Development Part 4:
Developing a Strategic Plan for Patient Care |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the fourth in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development. The author is an independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida who provides strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies. |
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Practice Development Part 5:
Evaluating Your Market for Pharmacist Patient Services |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the fifth in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development. The author is an independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida who provides strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies. |
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Practice Development Part 6:
Data Management to Support Patient Services |
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Harry Hagel R.Ph.M.S.
Integrated Pharmacy Strategies
Orlando, Florida
This article is the sixth in a six-part series on pharmacy practice development. The author is an independent consultant based in Orlando, Florida who provides strategic planning, implementation support and data management services for community and hospital pharmacies. |
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APhA-ASP Fundraiser - "Bulldog Blue Bling" Earrings |
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$15 plus $4 Shipping and Handling (deducted if picking the earrings up from the College).
Purchase “Bulldog Blue Bling” for someone special this holiday season!
These Swarovski Crystal flower earrings are custom designed to match Drake’s school colors!
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APhA-ASP Fundraiser - "Bulldog White Bling" Earrings |
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Purchase “Bulldog White Bling” for someone special this holiday season!
These Swarovski Crystal flower earrings are custom designed to match Drake’s school colors! |
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AMCP Fundraiser: Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Christmas Ornament - Circular |
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Purchase a lovely Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Christmas Ornament for someone special this holiday season!
Only 12 Available! |
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AMCP Fundraiser: Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Christmas Ornament - Octagon |
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Purchase a lovely Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Christmas Ornament for someone special this holiday season! |
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Lambda Kappa Sigma Fundraiser: Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Aluminum Water Bottles |
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Show your Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pride with this Drake blue, environmentally friendly water bottle! It comes with two caps: a twist cap as well as a sports lid with dust cap. |
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