Scientific Poster Session IV - Clinical Pharmacy Forum

Clinical Pharmacy Forum
  Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  08:30 AM–10:00 AM

Abstract

Service or Program:

Justification/Documentation:

Pharmacist-managed CVRR services are offered in seven different federally qualified health centers at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. CVRR pharmacists care for more than 150 patients per site. Under the supervision of clinical faculty preceptors, the VCS is responsible for delivering care for people with diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. The VCS supports pharmacists in a variety of ways including: providing language concordant care for Spanish-speaking patients, sharing insight about clinical pharmacy services offered in Colombia, and creating resources to facilitate more effective patient communication.

Adaptability:

Clinical pharmacists have the opportunity to implement and scale the VCS program model beyond CVRR sites. Foundational relationships have also been established in Colombia for potential expansion to other practice sites or health systems.

Significance:

The VCS program allows for bidirectional academic, clinical, cultural, and linguistic learning that demonstrates mutual benefit for VCS program participants, faculty preceptors, pharmacy students, and patients. CVRR pharmacists working with VCS program participants have the opportunity to improve their ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, contributing to accessibility and equity in health care. The VCS program also opens doors for Colombian pharmacists and students, such as additional training opportunities, expanded network of pharmacy colleagues, and enhanced English-language fluency.

Presenting Author

Ellen Schellhase PharmD

Authors

Juan Camilo Álvarez Núñez B.Sc.
Purdue University

Jasmine Gonzalvo PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Purdue University

Ashley Meredith PharmD, MPH
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Juan Diego Viracacha B.Sc.
Nacional Universidad