Pharmaceutical services for a homeless population

Lamsam, Grace D.; Stone, Barbara A.; Rumsey, Tim; Shevlin, John M.; Scott, Bruce E.; Reif, Christopher J.

doi:10.1093/ajhp/53.12.1426

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“…[25][26][27][28] Lamsam et al describe pharmacist volunteer activities in a project designed to provide medical care to the homeless. [29] The acquisition of donated medications and supplies allowed the pharmacy programme to drastically reduce costs by US$1500 per month, stated in 1991-1994 US dollars.…”

Section: Service For the Medically Underservedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Local and global volunteer opportunities for pharmacists to contribute to public health

Angelo

Maffeo

2011

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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There are many local and global volunteer opportunities for pharmacists to contribute to public health initiatives that help promote health, prevent disease and improve access to care. This article provides perspective and guidance for pharmacists and student pharmacists who desire to take part in volunteer initiatives related to local and global public health needs. The case examples provided are limited to activities that occurred strictly in a volunteer capacity. Pharmacists serving in a volunteer capacity have an opportunity to broaden their depth of practice and patient care responsibilities. Their skills sets and knowledge can be applied in a variety of public health settings to help meet the health care needs of the communities and patients they serve. Emergency response and caring for the underserved are recurring themes within the volunteer opportunities afforded to pharmacists. Examples include, but are not limited to, the US Medical Reserve Corps, health departments, health centres and clinics, medical service trips and disaster relief. Regardless of setting, the volunteer pharmacist will need to consider scope of practice limitations and certain legal protections. An array of volunteer opportunities exists for pharmacists and student pharmacists in the public health arena. Participating in these events allows pharmacists to expand their practice experiences while contributing to public health needs and outreach.

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Section: Service For the Medically Underservedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Local and global volunteer opportunities for pharmacists to contribute to public health

Angelo

Maffeo

2011

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Pharmacists’ Perceived Barriers Providing Non-Dispensing Services to Underserved Populations

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Pharmacists have shown to increase clinical and humanistic outcomes in medically underserved populations through non-dispensing services. Limited information is available regarding the pharmacy workforce's involvement and ability to serve in this role. The objectives were to measure the proportion of pharmacists working with underserved populations and to assess barriers they encountered when trying to assist. 363 licensed Ohio pharmacists responded to an electronic survey between December 2011 and March 2012 (response rate 19.7 %). The survey assessed personal and environmental barriers that prevent pharmacist involvement with underserved populations using 5-point Likert scales. Multiple logistic regressions identified barriers that influenced pharmacists' involvement in providing non-dispensing services to underserved populations. 43 % of respondents were assisting underserved populations mostly in their place of work (83 %). Environmental barriers were indicated to effect pharmacists most. Uninvolved pharmacists most agreed with environmental barriers of "Hesitant to volunteer before knowing commitment", "Never approached to assist", and "Not enough time during shifts". Logistic regression 1 incorporated all pharmacists and indicated barriers of "Not interested in this area of work" (OR = 0.589) and "Unsure where to volunteer" (OR = 0.660) as significant. Logistic regression 2 was limited to pharmacists with access to patients at place of work and indicated "Not interested in this area of work" (OR = 0.443), "Employer never approached to assist" (OR = 0.557), "No time during work shifts" (OR = 0.537), and "Work location low underserved accessibility" (OR = 0.487) as significant predictors. More pharmacists might become engaged as volunteers. Increasing communication between community and pharmacists may reduce reported volunteering barriers.

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