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Michigan Pharmacists Association was established Nov. 14, 1883 |
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) is THE state professional society serving Michigan's pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in all settings of practice.
Our goal is to meet member needs, encourage personal and professional growth and provide information about events and issues important to Michigan pharmacy professionals.
The mission of MPA is to encourage and support its members as professionals responsible for the delivery of patient-focused care. MPA's 2008-2010 strategic plan outlines the association's goals to ensure the objectives of its existence and the needs of its members are met.
To fulfill its mission, MPA provides its members with practice section and local association connections, as well as services from its diverse family of companies and councils. It is led by the Executive Board and committees and governed by the House of Delegates.
Vision of MPA
Michigan Pharmacists Association will be the premier state organization serving and representing all practicing pharmacy professionals. It will:
- Work collaboratively with academia and regulatory agencies to advance and improve patient care;
- Be recognized as a national model for innovations and establishing professional standards;
- Influence and have the support of state and federal legislators and all policy-makers; and
- Be the primary pharmacy resource for members, other health care professionals, and the general public.
Michigan Pharmacists Association has a reputation for being one of the most innovative state professional pharmacy organizations. Thoughtful strategic planning, dedicated members and strong leadership commitment are key reasons the association remains a viable force within the State of Michigan and to our profession. The MPA Executive Board has identified key result areas/long-range strategic issues and goals for 2008-2010. They are as follows:
- MPA will increase the number of new, paying members each year.
- MPA will retain 90 percent of its current paying members each year.
- MPA will represent the needs/interests of all pharmacy professionals
- Pharmacists will be reimbursed for providing professional services to improve patient outcomes.
- Pharmacists will be adequately reimbursed for the cost of the product, the cost of dispensing it, and the associated costs, on behalf of the vendors (PBMs).
- MPA will be an influential force in legislative and regulatory matters.
- All pharmacy professionals will be in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- All technicians have the knowledge, skills and abilities (are competent) to practice in the state of Michigan.
- Pharmacy professionals will use medication error information to prevent errors and ensure patient safety in the future.
- Laws, rules, and regulations will support a "just" (nonpunitive) culture for patient safety.
- Pharmacy professionals have the tools to practice in a manner that maximizes patient safety.
- Pharmacy professionals, other health care providers, and the public view MPA as the premier source of pharmacy continuing education and training in Michigan.
- Pharmacy professionals are vital members of the health care team and valued for their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pharmacists will improve quality of services and operating efficiencies.
- MPA will have adequate space and facilities to provide high quality member services.
- MPA will have sufficient operational (fiscal and human) resources to serve MPA members and be the premier source of pharmacy continuing education, training, and information.
- MPA will have a sound fiscal and technological infrastructure to support staff and provide high quality services to members.
October 15, 2010
Maumee Bay Conference Center, 1750 State Park Road #2, Oregon, OH 43618
Michigan Pharmacists Association, in conjunction with Indiana Pharmacists Alliance and Ohio Pharmacists...
