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Kevin Bozymski, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Angie Babin, BSPharm, MBA Senior Director of Pharmacy Programs The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Government Affairs Committee (GAC)
Psychiatric pharmacists integrated into CCBHCs can help address key requirements, including treatment planning, care coordination, monitoring, and quality.
Despite positive outcomes demonstrated by psychiatric pharmacists when integrated into healthcare teams, the financial investment required to integrate such services may be a barrier. The ability to demonstrate a return on investment (ROI) over a short period of time is imperative when persuading leadership to support a new clinical position.
The US is experiencing a severe shortage in mental health providers with an estimated 32% shortage of psychiatrists by 2030 and around $225 billion spent on mental health annually. To alleviate this shortage, the National Council for Behavioral Health Medical Director Institute endorses the use of advanced practice providers to improve patient access to mental health care, such as psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs).
To establish new psychiatric pharmacist services, it should be recognized that substantial operational changes for the organization and staff are being proposed (see Change Management). Recognition of this can help improve one’s chances at successfully completing any proposed changes in how patients receive treatment. According to one model for managing complex change, there are five elements necessary for success.
As educators and advocates for evidence-based psychotropic medication management, BCPPs in CAP decrease polypharmacy, increase medication adherence and knowledge, and enhance patient outcomes. Given the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among BCPPs, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and primary care providers, it is crucial for pharmacy administrators to respond and recognize the necessity of integrating pharmacy services into CAP and integrating BCPPs into pharmacy departments.
This paper is forthcoming and will be posted here upon publication (projected in fall 2024).
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Tanya J. Fabian, PharmD, PhD, BCPP Director, Pharmacy Research and Pharmacy Services Director, PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Associate Professor of Pharmacy & Therapeutics and Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine
Apply Here 2025 Class of AAPP Fellows The AAPP Fellow Program Is Intended To: Grant recognition to individuals demonstrating excellence in advancing the practice of psychiatric pharmacy.
The MSL Perspective Brittany Finocchio, PharmD, BCPP Medical Science Liaison Karuna Therapeutics Inc The Woodlands, TX
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Ashley Maister, BS, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, Psychiatry Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genoa’s psychiatric pharmacy courses are offered in conjunction with the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP), a membership association serving and driven by psychiatric pharmacists. These modules will close 12/31/2025. You can anticipate that each module will take you between 1 to 3 hours to complete depending on your learning style and preferences. Each module has a required examination. A score of 70% is required to successfully complete each exam.
Genoa is excited to support your continuing professional development (CPD) in the behavioral health arena. We are once again partnering with the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) to provide you with psychiatric specialty training through select modules from AAPP’s Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Review Course!
Carolanne Wartman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP (she/her) Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Jackson, MS
Kaitlyn Q. Weslosky, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Provider- Psychiatry Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Wichita, KS
The 2024 Summit will be held virtually October 10-11, 2024 and includes two reserved slots for industry symposia. The Summit will offer a robust, online experience and welcomes past and new partners to consider offering an industry symposium with ACPE credit.
October 10-11, 2024 You are invited to join us for the 4th Annual Summit! The Summit is designed to advance the knowledge and improve competency of participants through the delivery of evidence-based presentations on emerging areas of practice and contemporary issues in psychiatric pharmacy. This two-day, interactive, virtual conference provides knowledge and tools to improve the comprehensive care of patients with mental health disorders.