Angela T. Cassano, Pharm.D., BCPS
President, Pharmfusion Consulting, LLC-Midlothian, Virginia
A graduate of Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Dr. Cassano completed two residencies at the Virginia Commonwealth University, including a joint specialty residency in adult medicine and pediatrics. During her career she has held positions as a hospital clinical pharmacist, clinical assistant director, and Assistant Health System Director of Quality Assurance and Drug Safety.
Dr. Cassano established Pharmfusion Consulting in 2005 as an independent consulting company assisting primarily health-system pharmacies with improving pharmacy operations through clinical expertise and practice. The company focuses on quality and regulatory assurance, medication safety and technology, clinical programs and operations solutions.
Describe the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) proceedings as they relate to pharmacy technicians.
Explain new or modified roles for pharmacy technicians that have developed as a result of PPMI.
Identify training, certifications, and competencies needed to enhance pharmacy technician roles.
List steps to integrate pharmacy technicians into pharmacy practice to achieve PPMI recommendations and goals.