Evolution and Validation 0f Practice Standards, Training, and Professional Development
Training/Education
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Provision of training and mentoring of pharmacy students, residents, and fellows
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Supports postgraduate residencies and/or fellowship training in critical care pharmacy practice
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Evaluation and documentation of trainee outcomes
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Provision of education to health professional students and trainees
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Development and implementation of training programs for ICU personnel
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Project advisor for pharmacy students, residents, and fellows
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Provision of formal education at accredited educational sessions
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Active participation in interdisciplinary simulation activities
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Certified instructor for certification classes
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Identifies and educates medical and community groups relative to pharmacist role on healthcare team
Professional Development
Essential:
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Maintains master of critical care pharmacotherapy knowledge
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Maintains certification in life-support courses
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Seeks board certification when eligible
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Involvement in nonpatient care activities
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Provision of formal accredited educational sessions
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Membership in critical care and pharmacy organizations
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Availability of protected time for education, administrative, and research/scholarship activities
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Mechanisms in place for career development
ACLS = advanced cardiac life support; ADE = adverse drug events; CQI = continuous quality improvement; ICU = intensive care unit; IRB = institutional review board;
P&T = pharmacy and therapeutics.