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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 group of subsidiaries and councils. It is led by the Executive Board and committees and governed by the House of Delegates.
Practice Sections
Within MPA there are three pharmacy practice sections:
CPSM represents consultant pharmacists, practicing in long-term care and home care in Michigan.
The objectives of the Society are:
- to provide an opportunity to share information and increase communication between consultant pharmacists, other health care professionals and the public.
- to develop and conduct programs for maintaining and improving the competence of consultant pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other supportive personnel.
- to disseminate information about pharmaceutical services and rational drug use.
- to assist members of the Society in achieving economic, educational, governmental and professional goals.
- to advance the professional image of consultant pharmacists and promote public awareness of the practice of consultant pharmacy.
For more on CPSM, contact staff liaison Karen Jonas at (517) 377-0254.
MSCP represents community pharmacists practicing in independent, chain and outpatient pharmacies in Michigan.
The objectives of the Society are:
- to provide an opportunity to share information and increase communication. between community pharmacists, other health care professionals and the public.
- to develop and conduct programs for maintaining and improving the competence of community pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other supportive personnel.
- to disseminate information about pharmacy services and rational drug use.
- to assist members of the Society in achieving economic, educational, governmental and professional goals.
- to advance the professional image of community pharmacists and promote public awareness of community pharmacy.
For more on MSCP, contact staff liaisons Larry Wagenknecht at (517) 377-0226 or Heather Meyers at (517) 377-0238.
MSHP represents health-system pharmacists in Michigan.
The objectives of the Society are to:
- foster the provision of patient-focused care by the pharmacy profession.
- develop model standards for patient-focused care which may be used to assess patient care outcomes including patient satisfaction.
- provide educational support in preparing pharmacy practitioners.
- advocate the value of pharmacist contributions to patient care.
- disseminate information about implementing patient-focused care to pharmacy practitioners.
- facilitate communication among pharmacists, other healthcare team members, governmental agencies and the public.
- promote research to improve the quality of patient-focused care.
- identify, analyze and evaluate health care trends, and provide leadership in addressing legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting pharmacy practice.
- promote organizational leadership and membership.
For more on MSHP, contact MSHP Staff Liaison Dianne Miller at (517) 377-0223.
There are also two affiliated chapters of MPA:
MSPT represents pharmacy technicians in all areas of practice in Michigan.
The mission of the Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians is to increase recognition from allied health professionals and the general public; to assist pharmacists in providing patient-focused care; to promote greater use of pharmacy technicians through a system of educational advancement; to foster and encourage interprofessional relations with the state professional association of pharmacists and to establish positive dialogue with pharmacy practitioners; and to establish and maintain guidelines for the use and training of pharmacy technicians.
For more on MSPT, contact staff liaison La Vone Swanson at (517) 377-0231.
SMPA represents student pharmacists at the three colleges of pharmacy in Michigan, as well as pharmacy technician students.
Student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians receive key benefits with their membership, such as exclusive publications, information access and state-wide networking opportunities.
For more on SMPA, contact staff liaison La Vone Swanson at (517) 377-0231.
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Local Associations
Each member is also encouraged to become a part of their local MPA
organization. MPA depends on its local associations to call attention
to issues which demand review at the state level, to provide input
on issues, and to assist in carrying out programs developed to deal
with the issues affecting pharmacy.
MPA Entities
Michigan Pharmacy Foundation
Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) exists to advance pharmacy, pharmacy
education and research, and to promote pharmacy practice to the
highest level of patient care. View more on MPF grants,
contributions and committees.
Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council
The Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council (PAC) is a voluntary,
nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of pharmacy professionals who
actively seek to promote good government and public health. Find more on contributions, health care reform, annual legislative events and grassroots efforts.
Pharmacy Services Inc.
Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) serves independent pharmacies throughout
Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, negotiating preferred pricing contracts
which provide high quality products and services with more than
30 vendors. PSI Board of Directors section.
PSI Insurance Agency
PSI Insurance Agency offers MPA members group discounts on home,
auto, life and umbrella policies, as well as business coverage.
Well Street Care Management™
Well Street Care Management™ designs, delivers and administers
innovative, cost-effective, patient-centered medication therapy
management (MTM) services through its statewide network of pharmacists
and pharmacies.
Other Groups
The Ethics and Practice Commission was formed by MPA to help patients resolve professional and ethical complaints against pharmacists. The primary purpose of the Ethics and Practice Commission is to ensure an understanding of and enforce MPA's Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics helps guide pharmacists in their relationships with patients, healthcare professionals and society.
If a patient experiences a situation in which they believe a pharmacist has behaved unethically or has not met the standards in the Code of Ethics, they should complete a statement of complaint. The Ethics and Practice Commission will work with the involved parties to review and evaluate the complaint, provide for proper hearings and determine a final outcome. As the Commission processes the complaint according to established policies and procedures, the personal and professional rights of all individuals are recognized and respected.
MPA's Ethics and Practice Commission should be distinguished from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy, which handles public complaints of a legal nature, where the health and safety of the public may have been jeopardized.
For more information on the Commission, please contact chairman Dale Knab or staff liaison Larry Wagenknecht.
This commission is made up of representatives from MPA and its three practice sections, deans of Michigan's three colleges of pharmacy, the Michigan Board of Pharmacy and the Michigan Department of Community Health.
For more information, contact chairman Laura Shaw or staff liaison Larry Wagenknecht.
This collaborative group brings together representatives from MPA and Michigan's three colleges of pharmacy to discuss and advance experiential student opportunities.
For more information, contact chairman Nancy Mason.
Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists (PHP) is a council of MPA established to support impaired and recovering pharmacy professionals with addiction and mental health issues. PHP also serves as a resource to family and friends of those seeking recovery from addictive personalities.
Individuals seeking support or information about addiction or recovery from substance or alcohol abuse can contact PHP by calling MPA at (517) 484-1466.
Individuals seeking anonymous assistance may call and ask to speak to Paul H. Peters, which is a code name for PHP. Individuals using the code name may call the organization collect. Other individuals may contact the office directly, seeking assistance with accessing the state’s Health Professional Recovery Program.
For more information on Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists, contact chair Dan Smith or staff liaison Dianne Miller.
March 24, 2010
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