Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VIRGINIA DELEGATES TO THE ASHP HOUSE OF DELEGATES

All pharmacist ASHP members in Virginia are eligible to nominate, be nominated, and vote for delegates and alternates to represent Virginia at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2024 House of Delegates. 

Individuals wishing to nominate themselves or another ASHP member for the slate of candidates are invited to submit names, by 5pm, Friday December 15, 2023, to: contact@vshp.org.   Nominations must be accompanied with a bio not to exceed 300 words which will be used in the ballot.

Two (2) delegates for a three (3) year term and up to two (2) alternate delegates for a one (1) year term will be elected.

Duties of Delegates

The Chair of the House of Delegates will conduct a welcome webinar in late February or early March to provide new and returning delegates with an overview of service requirements before participating in the March 2024 virtual House of Delegates. The Chair also regularly communicates with delegates through email messages to alert delegates to upcoming action items.

Regional Delegate Conferences are scheduled April 27-30, 2024, and it is recommended that delegates attend one of these sessions either in-person or virtual.

The House of Delegates will meet on two separate occasions at the 2024 ASHP Summer Meetings, scheduled to be held June 8-12, 2024, in Portland, OR.     

Additional virtual House of Delegates may be held in May 2024 and November 2024 and/or at additional times, as deemed necessary.

Resources to Help Serve as a Delegate

Please review the ASHP House of Delegates webpage for more information on delegate responsibilities.

The candidate receiving the most votes will become delegate, with the next highest vote receivers elected as alternates.  A simple majority is required for election. 

For further information, please contact the VSHP office at (850) 906-0779 or email contact@vshp.org .

We are excited to partner with the Virginia Pharmacy Association as they host the annual Pharmacy Legislative Day on Wednesday, January 24, 2024!

Because of this partnership, members of VSHP are invited to register for this event at the $25 rate!

Registration is open as of November 13, 2023 at Noon EST.
 
Click here for more information and to register!

 Registration and Fees

·  VPhA & VSHP Members: $25

·  Non-Members: $75

Steps to register and receive your special rate!

1. Go to the VPhA event page, click “REGISTER HERE”
2. You will register as a non-member of VPhA
3. Enter the coupon code “VSHP2024” at the bottom of the Registration Form when prompted
4. Proceed through the form and submit payment of $25.  

 VPhA is also offering a hotel room block rate of $169/night from January 23 to January 24, 2024 to accommodate out-of-town attendees. There are limited rooms available. – Click here to learn more

If you should have any questions or concerns while registering, please contact VPhA at info@virginiapharmacists.org.

Brad McDaniel, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP

Josh Crawford, PharmD, BCPS

VSHP Legislative Co-Chairs

October 12^th is observed as Women Pharmacist Day.  October was chosen for this special honor as it is also National Pharmacist Month.

The 12^th day was selected in honor of the first female Pharmacist in the United States, Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf for her 12 children.

Today, women pharmacists are deeply dedicated to pharmacy leadership roles, deans of pharmacy schools, advancement of pharmacy education and research, training/mentor program development, and have made significant and profound contributions to development of drugs and treatment.

Women in pharmacy consist of approximately 60% of the pharmacist population and 79% of the technician population.

Women pharmacists have shifted the profession to be one of patient-centered care including physical, emotional and social needs while providing crucial related therapy.

Pharmacy is field in which women have made significant contributions while breaking down barriers.

Here are some famous women who have lead the path!

• Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf was one of the first female pharmacists in the United States, having opened her own apothecary shop in Boston in 1727. She also published a book on herbal remedies that was widely used at the time.
• Susan Hayhurst - first woman to earn a degree in pharmacy from Philadelphia’s College of Pharmacy.
• Elizabeth Marshall - United States’ second woman to become a pharmacist.
• Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi - first woman to earn a degree from the New York College of Pharmacy in 1863.
• Mary Olds Miner - first woman to be an APhA officer, having been elected as the third vice president in 1895.
• Zada Mary Cooper - Rho Chi Society of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity founder and was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of APhA.
• Anna Gertrude Bagley - first female pharmacist on staff assisting the editor of JAPhA in the 1920s, and was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of APhA.
• Margaret Cornelius “Cora” Dow architect for a successful chain of pharmacies, eventually owning 11 stores, a warehouse, and an ice cream factory.
• Nellie Wakeman- first woman to receive a Ph.D. in a pharmacy discipline, and was a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin from 1913.
• B. Olive Cole - mentor and role model for women in pharmacy, and was a faculty member at the University of Maryland from 1920 to 1953.
• Edna E. Capurra Gleason - first female pharmacist elected president of the California Pharmaceutical Association, and became a leader in the fight for fair trade pricing.
• Sister Mary John Geiermann  - prominent hospital pharmacist at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and was a prolific writer and lecturer.
• Sister Mary Gonzales Duffy - first woman and first religious sister to serve as president of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists in 1978.
• Gloria Niemeyer Francke  - first woman to earn the Remington Honor Medal in 1987. In 1995, APhA established the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Mentor Leadership Award in her honor.
• Katherine “Kay” Keating - first female pharmacist to attain the rank of Captain in the Navy Medical Corps.
• Mary Louise Tigue Andersen - APhA Honorary President in 1997, and was the recipient of the Remington Honor Medal in 2003.
• Joy Holloman Donelson - APhA Honorary President in 2005, and was responsible for establishing a series of “The Good Ole Girls” dinners at APhA Annual Meetings.
• Mary Munson Runge - first African American women to become president of APhA in 1979, and received the APhA Hugo H. Schaefer Award in 1996.

Please join VSHP as we celebrate the significant contributions that women Pharmacists make EVERY DAY to patients nationwide!

Technician Summit + Friday Fall Seminar (11/3/23 ONLY); CPhT Registration - $40

 

Schedule is as follows based on the Fall Seminar:

11AM-12PM: Advanced Roles in the Tech Career Path (1 CE Credit)

12PM-1:30PM: Lunch

1:30PM-3:30PM: Technician Career Forum/Discussion (2 CE Credit)

Technician attendees are welcome to join the other sessions such as the Pharmacy Law Update at 8:15AM.

For other sessions, check out the schedule: https://www.vshp.org/fall-seminar-2023

To register, choose Technician Summit Participant:  VSHP Fall Seminar Registration

Call for Award Nominations

Each year, VSHP recognizes pharmacy practitioners that have demonstrated outstanding service to the pharmacy profession within Virginia. 

VSHP Annual Awards include:

VSHP Technician of the Year

VSHP New Practitioner of the Year 

VSHP Pharmacist of the Year 

Clinical Pharmacy Practice Achievement Award 

R.D. Anderson Distinguished Leadership Award

 

To nominate:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vshp-awards-2023

 

Additional details on award criteria and nomination process can be found at Annual Awards. 

 

The deadline for award nomination is Monday, October 9, 2023. Awards will be presented during the VSHP Fall Seminar, Friday, November 3, 2023.  

 

VSHP leadership met with our student chapter presidents and chapter advisors last night to discuss areas where VSHP could assist our student chapters.

See complete submission information

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