1. How to implement a "standard of care" regulatory model for pharmacists.
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Adams AJ, Chopski NL, and Adams JA
- Subjects
- Humans, Pharmaceutical Services legislation & jurisprudence, Pharmaceutical Services standards, Pharmaceutical Services organization & administration, Professional Role, Idaho, Societies, Pharmaceutical standards, Patient Care standards, Pharmacists legislation & jurisprudence, Pharmacists standards, Standard of Care legislation & jurisprudence
- Abstract
National pharmacy associations have increasingly explored regulation according to a "standard of care." In such a model, pharmacists can provide a wide range of clinical services aligned with their education and training. Based on Idaho's experience implementing this model, there are five critical steps states must take to enact a standard of care: 1) Adopt a broad definition of "practice of pharmacy;" 2) Allow elasticity for practice innovation over time; 3) Decide which limited instances still necessitate prescriptive regulation; 4) Eliminate all unnecessary regulations; and 5) Strengthen accountability for deviations from the standard of care. States wishing to adopt a standard of care approach can follow this five-step process to enhance patient care and mitigate the lag that is otherwise constant between laws and practice., Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors declare no relevant conflicts of interest or financial relationships., (Copyright © 2024 American Pharmacists Association®. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2024
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