Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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Do you remember the person who inspired you, believed in you, and helped shape your future? Now is your chance to become that guiding light for someone else. We are excited to announce that the application window for mentors at VSHP is now open until August 30, 2023!

Join us on a rewarding journey as a mentor, where you can make a profound difference in the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you are a seasoned veteran in the industry or have just begun your own successful healthcare journey, your unique experiences and insights can have an incredible impact on the next generation.

As a mentor at VSHP, you will have the opportunity to:

 

1. **Empower Future Leaders:** Help shape the career paths of passionate individuals by sharing your knowledge, advice, and industry secrets.

 

2. **Cultivate New Perspectives:** Gain fresh insights from your mentees, who bring their unique ideas and energy to the table, inspiring you to evolve professionally and personally.

 

3. **Build a Lasting Legacy:** Leave an indelible mark on the healthcare community by contributing to the growth and success of ambitious individuals.

 

4. **Network and Connect:** Expand your professional network by engaging with other mentors and like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference.

 

5. **Personal Growth:** Mentorship is a two-way street. Along the way, you may discover newfound strengths and hone your leadership and communication skills.

 

Don't miss this golden opportunity to share your wisdom and passion with the future healthcare heroes of tomorrow. Signing up is simple! Just visit this website here and fill out the mentor application form before August 30, 2023.

 

Remember, it only takes a single spark of guidance to ignite a flame of ambition in someone's heart. Together, we can illuminate the path to success for countless aspiring healthcare professionals. Join the VSHP mentorship program today and help shape the future of healthcare, one mentee at a time. Thank you for considering this invaluable opportunity.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Zakia Woods at zakia.woods@rivhs.com or Lauren Pamulapati at lgpamulapati@vcu.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our mentorship family. Together towards a brighter tomorrow!

Warm regards,

 

VSHP Mentorship Program Team

VSHP held its annual Residency Forum today at Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital

VSHP 2023 Residency Forum Agenda

Topic	Speaker	Time
Arrival	Networking	9:00-9:15am
Welcome and VSHP Introduction	Natalie Nguyen, PharmD, MSHA Medication Safety Manager, Pharmacy Services Virginia Commonwealth University Health System	9:15-9:45am
Financial Planning	Jonathan Lafrenaye, PharmD, MHA Clinical Pharmacist Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center	9:45-10:45am
GRIT	Abby Matulewicz, PharmD Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science Virginia Commonwealth University	10:45-11:45am
Lunch	Networking	11:45am-12:30pm
Panel Discussion	Alexis Crawford, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS Clinical Assistant Professor Virginia Commonwealth University   Amy Cook, PharmD, BCPS Critical Care Pharmacist Henrico Doctors Hospital	12:30-1:30pm
Time Management	Sharmon P. Osae, PharmD, BCACP Clinical Assistant Professor, SWGA Clinical Campus  University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy	1:30-2:30pm
Providing Quality Care to LGBTQIA+ Patients	Maya Leiva, PharmD, BCOP, APh Director of Infusion Services and Lead Advanced Practice Pharmacist Bass Comprehensive Cancer Center	2:30-3:30pm

 

Location: Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital

                  1602 Skipwith Road

                  Richmond, VA 23229

Call for Grant Submission

Deadline 7/28

To apply:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds8A980Nh-09A4TGQDLzRI83xlbfetLwiZ9Vr1KGrg6uhJEA/viewform

VSHP has several legislative goals for the 2024 General Assembly but the work starts now!  The Legislative Committee seeks content experts on the following topics to participate in a workgroup.  Expected time requirements include 1-3 virtual sessions (1-1.5h each) with additional review of work by email.

●     Centralized Compounding

●     340B Protections

●     White Bagging

●     EMS kits

 

If you are interested in participating, email Brad McDaniel (bradmcdaniel2@gmail.com) by July 9th. 

Workgroups will begin meeting in mid-July for centralized compounding but expect other groups to meet this summer, too!

Submission link

VSHP Grant 2023.pdf

2023 Fall Seminar Presentation Proposal Form

Submission for Fall Seminar, November 3-4, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA

VSHP is accepting speaker proposals that will provide quality continuing education to our members. Please submit your completed proposal form to contact@vshp.org by Monday, July 24.

Thank you for supporting the educational mission of VSHP!

The 2023 Fall Hot Topics list is located below. The VSHP Education Committee will consider all topics for presentation, with additional consideration for all presentations related to subjects on the Hot Topics list.   Presentations with interactive activities are encouraged.  Pharmacists, residents and technicians are encouraged to submit.

Submission form

2023 VSHP Fall Seminar - Hot Topics Antifungal Treatment Opioid Use Disorder Antimicrobial Stewardship Pain Management Bone and Joint Health Pharmacoeconomics Cardiovascular (examples: Heart Failure, CABG) Pharmacokinetic Dosing Critical Care Pharmacy Technician Training  Mass Casualty, Natural Disaster, and Emergency Preparedness Practice Model Advancement Medication Diversion Pulmonary Updates (examples: COPD, Asthma) Medication Safety (Patient Home Medications, Medication Errors) Tick Born Illness or "Bite" Session Multi-drug Resistant Organisms USP 797/800 Oncology 340b Contract Restrictions

 

Submission form

 

 

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Dear VSHP members,

It is with a heavy heart I share with you that R. D. “Andy” Anderson passed away on May 12, 2023.  He was 97 years old. 

Mr. Anderson was born in Dante, Virginia on November 22, 1925.  As a teen he worked in the town’s drugstore, then enrolling in Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy.  His studies were interrupted by World War II in 1944 and he joined the 95th Infantry Division, Company L, 377th Infantry Regiment.  Upon completion of his service, he returned to his studies and graduated in 1947.  Mr. Anderson was named staff pharmacist and assistant clinical professor of pharmacy at MCV Hospital.  He subsequently served as Chief Pharmacist at King's Daughters' Hospital, Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services at Ohio State University Hospital, Director of Pharmacy Services and acting administrator at Waynesboro Community Hospital.  In 1955 he co-founded the Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists and became our first Society President.

Mr. Anderson went on to be President of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists in 1971 and was named the Harvey A. K. Whitney Lecture Award winner in 1976.  He was also an ASHP Fellow, VSHP Pharmacist of the Year, recipient of the Warren E. Weaver Service Award, and the Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award from the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association.  VSHP created an award in his honor to recognize excellence in health system pharmacy practice leadership in 2005, for which he was the first recipient.  Due to the high level of excellence required, there have only been 8 recipients since its creation.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his brother, John; his son, Donald; stepdaughter, Deborah; daughter-in-law, Nancy; two grandsons, Ryan, Matthew and his wife, Nicole, and their daughter, Riley.  His legacy will live on through the work of his friends at VSHP, who continue to Anderson’s work of inspiring innovative pharmacy practice by promoting education, advocacy and collaboration to help people achieve optimal health outcomes.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2023 at the Waynesboro Mennonite Church.

Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesdispatch/name/r-anderson-obituary?id=51921504

Harvey A. K. Whitney Lecture:  https://www.harveywhitney.org/lectures/r-david-anderson

ASHP Article from 2020: https://www.ashp.org/news/2020/10/26/ashp-past-president-r-david-anderson-reflects-on-his-first-95-years

 

With love and compassion as we experience this significant loss,

Kathy Koehl

VSHP President

Left to Right

Rodney Stiltner is currently the Director of Pharmacy Services with the VCU Health System.  He graduated from pharmacy school at Mercer University in 1994, after which he completed a 1-year Pharmacy Practice Residency followed by a 2-year Pharmacy Administration Residency.  He later became involved in VSHP in 1998, while serving in a leadership position in what was the MCV Hospital System, which would later become the VCU Health System. He had previously been involved in 2 other state pharmacy organizations prior to Virginia, while in West Virginia and Wisconsin, where he began to grow his networking skills.  With respect to VSHP, Rodney first served as Regional President and later with 2 terms as VSHP President.  He has contributed his time heavily to both ASHP and the School of Pharmacy, been involved with VPhA, Novation, Premier, The Advisory Council, Board of Health Professions, PMP Advisory Council, Fresenius Kabi and currently serves as the Virginia Pharmacy Congress Chair.

Cindy Williams has been actively engaged in VSHP for two decades, essentially have of her career in pharmacy. She has held several elected offices, including Board Member-At-Large and President. She has represented VSHP members by serving as a delegate to the ASHP House of Delegates. She has frequently shared her insights participation on several committees, and disseminated best practices through presentations at seminars and webinars. In addition to her formal leadership positions, she has also served as an informal leader, recruiting others to the organization. She has always asked how can she help, and certainly has delivered on her promises. Outside of VSHP, Cindy advocates for pharmacy on other state and national organizations. She has been recognized for her contributions and efforts in many other arenas as well.

Matt Jenkins has led a progressive leadership career. He has held several elected offices, including President and Regional President. Through his progressive leadership career, he worked closely with the Board of Pharmacy to propose and receive approval for two innovative pilot programs, and also lead the adoption of smart pump interoperability, the first implementation for the state. Matt also serves on several national committees and consistently contributes to the lierature, further increasing the impact of his contributions. Matt is a natural mentor and anyone who has worked closely with him can speak to his fierce passion for his mentees.

Over his 40 years of service to VSHP, Craig Kirkwood has held all but 2 elected positions in the organization.  These are treasurer and member at large, in case you were interested.  Reviewing Craig’s CV was a daunting task, it demonstrates over 4 decades of progressive leadership experience, research, publications, and teaching.  Craig is currently the Associate Director for Pharmacotherapy Services and Residency Program Coordinator and preceptor at VCU health system.  In addition, he coordinates the teaching and learning certificate program for resident across the state.  In addition to his service to VSHP, he has been on the ASHP house of delegates 3 times, on multiple ASHP Section advisory committees and workgroups. 

Francine Farnsworth has been involved with advancing the pharmacy profession for over 20 years. She has transitioned from a clinical pharmacy practitioner, to pharmacy administrator and leader, and now into the remote world of a virtual clinical pharmacist.  Francine has been in VSHP leadership roles as regional president and as State president as well as the same for the Delaware society.  She has been involved with the Jennifer E Stallings Clinical skills competition and has been a recipient of the VSHP R. David Anderson Distinguished Leadership Award and presidential award. Francine has also been a residency program director and has mentored many health care professional students in her distinguished career. Francine is also a fellow of ASHP.

Stephen LaHaye is currently serving as a Senior Consultant for the Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).  He began his career after graduating Pharmacy School, serving as an officer in the United States Air Force from 1991 until 1995.  Next, he moved to the Richmond, Virginia area where he worked in Health System Pharmacy for several years.  It was during this time he first joined VSHP.  Next he relocated to Louisiana, where at that time he served as President of the North Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacy.  Several years later, Stephen returned to Virginia and shortly thereafter served as VSHP Region President.  He followed this up by next serving as a VSHP Delegate to ASHP and then as VSHP President.  In 2011 he was selected as VSHP Pharmacist of the Year.  He continued to serve VSHP as a Delegate to the ASHP House of Delegates for several years as well as showing his support by attending several VSHP and ASHP Legislative days.  He next spent a 3-year stent representing VSHP on the ASHP Commission to Affiliate Relations

Alexis Crawford can trace her VSHP participation back to her student days when she competed int the Jennifer E Stallings College Bowl.  Since that time, she has been a very active member of the society.  Alexis has coordinated the last 8 College Bowls for VSHP, in addition to serving as Education Committee Chair.  Alexis received the New Practitioner award in 2014, was awarded a VSHP grant in 2020, and has been an active mentor for students and new practitioners.  Education is certainly a passion for Alexis, who currently serves on faculty at VCU School of Pharmacy, and who previously served as a residency preceptor and coordinator for Bon Secours.  

Rebeccah Collins has been a VSHP member since 1996. She has been a chair and/or member of the education committee, professional practice committee, PAC and a regional president. She is the current chair of the Resident and Student Advisory Committee.  Rebeccah has been advancing the pharmacy profession acting as a pharmacy residency program director, IPPE and APPE preceptor as well as associate clinical professor for pharmacy, family practice and physician’s assistant programs. She has been awarded VCU School of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year and mentor award.