california society of health-system pharmacists
proposal in stp format
PROPOSAL: Pharmacy Intern Positions
SUBMITTED BY: Board of Directors
DATE: July 16, 2017
SITUATION:
1. CSHP Professional Policy #2015-04 directs CSHP to adopt ASHP policies and other guidance documents as CSHP Professional Policy
2. To adopt as CSHP policy all ASHP Policy Positions, Guidelines, Bulletins, and all official Statements in the current edition of the Best Practices for Health-System Pharmacy of the ASHP, except when such policies differ substantially from CSHP policy.
3. To endorse the use of ASHP Position Statements, Guidelines, and Technical Assistance Bulletins by its members in their practice settings.
4. CSHP will review all ASHP Policy Positions by 2020 for possible adoption as CSHP Professional Policy.
5. CSHP has policy 2013-18 Role of Intern Pharmacists.
#2013-18: Role of Intern Pharmacists
To advocate for changes in state practice acts and regulations that would define a scope of practice for intern pharmacists that is not limited to that of a pharmacy technician; further
To explore and promote new staffing models that foster expanded roles for intern pharmacists, providing work experiences that build upon their knowledge and help them develop as future pharmacists.
6. The 2017 CPhA House of Delegates amended the Pharmacy Intern Positions policy, as follows:
Pharmacy Intern Positions
The California Pharmacists Association supports reasonable intern pharmacist ratios as determined by the supervising pharmacist.
The California Pharmacists Association supports all pharmacists and pharmacies providing as many intern opportunities as possible, both paid and volunteer, at their place of practice so that intern pharmacists are afforded quality training experiences.
Background
The committee recommends updates to simplify and update language.
7. The California Board of Pharmacy states the following:
4114. Intern Pharmacist: Activities Permitted
(a) An intern pharmacist may perform all functions of a pharmacist at the discretion of and
under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist whose license is in good
standing with the board.
(b) A pharmacist may not supervise more than two intern pharmacists at any one time.
TARGET:
1. CSHP provides resources to its members, their patients, and the public per the 2017-2021 Strategic Priorities and Goals.
2. CSHP develops professional policy in congruence with other professional organizations, but adopts policy as an independent professional society.
3. CSHP has an updated professional policy 2013-18, in agreement with CPhA Pharmacy
Intern Positions policy.
PROPOSAL:
1. Update CSHP policy 2013-18 to emphasize the need for a quality patient focus experience.
2. Adopt the following as CSHP Professional Policy:
#2013-18: Role of Intern Pharmacists
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists:
1. Supports changes in state practice acts and regulations that would define a scope of practice for intern pharmacists that is not limited to that of a pharmacy technician.
2. Explore and promotes new staffing models that foster expanded roles for intern pharmacists, providing quality work and patient experiences that build upon their knowledge and help them develop as future pharmacists.
RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED ACTION(S)
Financial: Minimal
CEO time: Minimal
Staff time: Minimal
CSHP BOARD ACTION:
The CSHP Board of Directors approved this proposal on July 14, 2017 for consideration by the 2017 House of Delegates
ACTION:
☐ Bylaws update
☐ Rules and Procedures of the House of Delegates
☐ Update Administrative Policy catalog
☒ Update Professional Policy catalog
☐ Staff Procedural manual
☐ CCTF’s volunteer hand book
☐ Minutes only
☐ Any other (please state)
HOD ACTION:
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