WellBeing First Challenge: Health Care Workers’ Rights
As we close out American Pharmacists Month, we highlight the importance of supporting mental health and well-being in the pharmacy. The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, through its WellBeing First Challenge is working to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. The organization envisions a world where seeking mental […]
Read More ›Embracing Innovative Technologies for the Future of Pharmacy
In the years since the pandemic, recent NABP Presidents Reginald B. “Reggie” Dilliard, DPh, and Lenora S. Newsome, PD, focused their energies on addressing changes and challenges we face as pharmacists and as regulators. This important work included adapting and continuing pharmacy workplace changes that were put in place during the pandemic and working towards […]
Read More ›Working to Support Pharmacist Mental Health and Well-Being
Since NABP President Lenora S. Newsome, PD, assumed office, we have been hard at work assisting her with her presidential initiative to support mental health and well-being for pharmacy staff. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy staff has been under immense stress that has reached a critical point, leading to rampant burnout and resignation. NABP staff […]
Read More ›Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Staff
Over the past several years, the pharmacy profession has seen concerning rates of burnout in this era’s so-called “Great Resignation.” Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have raised concerns over a lack of work-life balance, long hours, and understaffing because these issues have led to unsafe work conditions and, ultimately, pose a threat to patient safety. Along […]
Read More ›Promoting Pharmacist Well-Being and Patient Safety with Just Culture Approach
In high-stakes environments such as pharmacies, where dangerous or even deadly medication errors can occur, the need for a culture of safety has become increasingly apparent. At the same time, burnout and working conditions are causing many pharmacists and technicians to leave the profession at an alarming rate, contributing to a shortage of qualified pharmacy […]
Read More ›NABP Supports a Flexible Approach to DSCSA Digital Credentials
As the DSCSA interoperability deadline approaches, we at NABP remain focused on critical Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) infrastructure and committed to helping align all sectors of the supply chain that support and provide safe medication to patients in the United States. This is the second blog of a series that explores steps we […]
Read More ›The 4 Biggest Hurdles to DSCSA Compliance
As the DSCSA interoperability deadline approaches, we at NABP remain focused on critical Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) infrastructure and committed to helping align all sectors of the supply chain that support and provide safe medication to patients in the United States. This is the first blog of a series that explores steps we […]
Read More ›HHS Grant Project Aims for Greater DEI in Health Care Workforce and Leadership
American Black women have a lower incidence rate of breast cancer compared with White women, but they are 40% more likely to die from it, reported the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 2022. This remains true across all breast cancer stages and subtypes. Why the stark difference? The report’s authors cite the impacts of systemic […]
Read More ›Task Force Update: NABP Initiatives Tackle Medication Errors, New Pharmacy Practice Models
January is a busy time for NABP. We’re preparing for the 119th Annual Meeting in May and mapping out the upcoming year’s goals and initiatives. In addition, we’re continuing to provide guidance and support on the issues that protect patient safety and are of high importance to the boards of pharmacy. These are projects that […]
Read More ›No Need to ‘Check Your List Twice’ with CPE Monitor’s Enhanced Features
For many pharmacists this month, “making a list and checking it twice” applies to more than just holiday gifts. Licenses are set to renew by December 31 in 17 states, meaning many pharmacists are also keeping lists of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) requirements. NABP’s CPE Monitor service can help, and the Plus plan is especially […]
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