Within AAPP, DEI is seen as a key driver for the organization and the profession. The DEI Committee is charged with providing guidance and direction to the association in the area of DEI. They develop education recommendations and create or cultivate resources to aid in the delivery of high quality patient care and organization inclusivity and accessibilty. Lastly, they evaluate the demographic make-up of the membership and recommend products and services to benefit the members and ultimately the patients members serve. (Meets: Virtually 1-hour monthly and in-person at Annual Meeting, Time Commitment: Average of 3 hours per month and 35 hours over course of the year)
1. Global Charges
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a. By 1/31/2024, at the request of the Board, review survey questions designed to gather member input as the Board reviews and updates selection criteria for future event sites.
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b. By 2/28/2024, review subcommittee recommendations for priority areas for focus in the response to the AAPP Foundation request for proposal.
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c. By 4/30/2024, review DEI reporting, identify challenges and possible actions for consideration by the Board of Directors and recommend DEI plan revision/additions and/or other actions accordingly.
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d. By 6/30/2024, organize a subcommittee of members from the full committee to develop an action plan around any proposals accepted by the AAPP Foundation.
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e. By 9/1/2024, review the AAPP code of conduct and recommend revisions for 2025 implementation. https://aapp.org/_docs/ed/meeting/Code_of_Conduct_and_Meeting_Safety.pdf
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2. DEI Plan and Recognition
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a. By 3/31/2024, recommend a definition for the terms “underserved” and “underrepresented” based upon the AAPP membership demographics and analysis. (2024, DEI Committee)
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b. By 5/21/2024, recommend priority areas of organizational focus and tracking as we strive to increase organizational and profession diversity.
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c. By 5/15/2024, review a staff developed plan to communicate the DEI plan and support the implementation. (2024, Staff, DEI Committee, Board)
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d. By 8/31/2024, consider proposing a new award in the area of DEI for consideration by the AAPP Awards Task Force.
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e. By 9/30/2024, explore opportunities to amplify voices of underrepresented members through profiles, and existing communication vehicles, etc.
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f. By 10/31/2024, suggest member survey questions around the DEI plan and future areas of emphasis that will be imbedded within a broad scope member survey.
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3. Resources and Education
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a. By March 15, 2024, develop and submit recommendations for programming for the 2025 Annual Meeting (guideline of 2 hours maximum). https://aapp.org/ed/2024/programming-ideas
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b. By 4/26/2024, respond to a possible request for proposal from AAPP Foundation recommending an educational event, series, or tools/resources that elevate the psychiatric pharmacist’s role in addressing SDOH or health equity for patients living with mental illness.
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c. By 6/30/2024, provide recommendations related to content AAPP should prioritize in the wide arena of DEIB, SDOH, and Health Equity, with focus on what the psychiatric pharmacist can most readily address within their sphere of work and expertise.
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d. By 8/31/2024, develop and submit recommendations for programming for the 2025 Summit (guideline of 2 hours maximum).
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