Frequent Findings

It may useful to pay special attention to parts of the standard that are frequently cited. Recent frequent findings for PGY1 and PGY2 programs are listed below.

 

March 2012 Top Areas of Partial Compliance with PGY1 Pharmacy Residencies (n=68)

 

Residency Program Issues:

88%    Not all preceptors have made adequate contributions to the total body of pharmacy knowledge & meet 4/7 preceptor criteria- CF

83%   Preceptors have not adequately developed & documented descriptions of learning experiences – CF

72%   Preceptors development is inadequate/ RPD does not have a plan for improving the quality of preceptors' instruction

62%   Preceptors do not adequately apply clinical teaching roles or provide criteria based feedback – CF

62%   Preceptors do not complete all aspects of the assessment plan – CF

60%    Customized plans for residents are not documented/implemented/updated adequately - CF

 

Service Issues at the site:

53%    Services are not of a scope and quality commensurate with identified patient needs.

44%   Pharmacists do not prospectively help develop individualized patient treatment plans – CF

41%   Automated medication system & software do not support a safe medication use system – CF

38%   Unit dose is not complete & does not extend to all patient care areas - CF

34%   Pharmacists do not adequately design and implement medication therapy monitoring plans for patients-CF

 

March 2012 Top Areas of Partial Compliance with PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies (n=46)

 

Residency Program Issues:

87%   Preceptors do not ensure all aspects of the assessment plan are completed (e.g. self-evaluation)

80%   Preceptors have not adequately developed and documented descriptions of learning experiences - CF

69%   Customized plans for residents are not documented/implemented/updated adequately – CF

63%   Preceptors development is inadequate/ RPD does not have a plan for improving the quality of preceptors' instruction

41%    Not all preceptors have made adequate contributions to the total body of pharmacy knowledge & meet 4/7 preceptor criteria- CF

 

-Service Issues at the site:

54%   Pharmacists do not prospectively develop individualized patient treatment plans - CF

54%   Pharmacy does not ensure a safe and effective controlled floor stock system.

54%   Facilities do not promote safe and efficient work environment

43%   Services are not of a scope and quality commensurate with identified patient needs.

 

 

 

 

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