Session Information
2006 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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The Future of Technology in Pharmacy - A Focus on the Tools, Technologies, and Workforce Needed
Track:
Sessions
Program Code: 263-L04
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
MODERATOR:
Scott R. McCreadie, Pharm.D., M.B.A., Strategic Project Coordinator, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
SPEAKER(S):
Dr. Brent Fox, PharmD, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Care Systems
Forces of Change
Scott R. McCreadie, Pharm.D., M.B.A., Strategic Project Coordinator, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
Agents of Change
William E. Smith, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Professor and Executive Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
Preparing for the Future
Description
Learning Objectives: List three or four major factors that are forcing the increased utilization of technology in modern healthcare settings. Identify two types of technology that will contribute to the current paradigm shift occurring in pharmacy practice. Describe three new roles for all pharmacy staff in the face of new technological advances. Describe the education and experience needs for pharmacists to fill these new roles in the face of new technological advances.