Quick post

It's been busy for me over the last few weeks, so I haven't had the time, and quite honestly, the energy to put up any blog posts. Between a screwy schedule at work (thanks to corp only replacing a portion of the hours of a pharmacist who is on medical leave), trying to sell our house, talking to other pharmacists across the country, and focusing on developing my MTM business, there just aren't enough hours in the day to be able to sit down and deliver a solid blog.

Plus I haven't really had any good ideas to write about. I do have a few ideas rolling around inside my head, I just need to grab a legal pad to jot down my thoughts so I can organize them. But as it is right now I've lost my mojo and can't seem to find it. If you have seen my mojo, please send it back to me at ericrph /at/ msn.com.

Thanks.

For the folks in Camp Hill

Dear



executives/board of directors,







When you decided to implement the






which of the following were you high on









or








And did you happen to consult with ANY pharmacist who currently works in pharmacy about this before rolling it out?




Sincerely,
A pharmacist who does NOT work for you

APhA House of Delegates actions (YAWN)

"Of the six new business items proposed during the meeting, three were ultimately accepted. The final text will be forthcoming, but the approved statements support requiring influenza vaccination of pharmacy personnel, adding pharmacists as providers under the Social Security Act, and encouraging collaboration with the American Public Health Association. A statement addressing the legalization of medicinal marijuana in certain states was referred to the Board of Trustees for consideration in 2012." from the APhA Newsroom



Just some quick thoughts on the three new business items that were approved by the house of delegates at APhA 2011. Here's a link to who comprises the house of delegates.


#1- Influenza vaccinations for pharmacy personnel

I opposed this and still do. A comment following my post said it well... "No reason for this in a community pharmacy. Are they going to force all the cashiers, managers, etc.. too? How bout the cashier at the bank or the grocery store? STUPID!"

#2- Adding pharmacists as providers under the Social Security Act

This is the one item that I can get on board with. The APhA has been advocating for expanded roles for pharmacists in direct patient care. But we need a revenue source to cover the expenses associated with the expanded roles. Medicare is the starting point. Private insurers will follow once Medicare recognizes us. Medicare was created 46 years ago. It's time we get recognized as providers. This should be the sole focus of the APhA until we receive the recognition.

#3- Encouraging collaboration with the American Public Health Association

OK. Whatever. I'm sure somebody is patting themselves on the back for getting this one through.