Pharmacist Community Health Worker On-Demand 1h 15m

This enlightening course defines a Community Health Worker (CHW) and showcases how the successful integration of a CHW at a community pharmacy practice site can revolutionize patient care. In an era where healthcare extends beyond traditional boundaries, this course explores how pharmacy technicians dually trained as CHWs can bridge the gap between pharmacy provided services and community well-being. Learners will understand how CHWs are trained to enhance patient outcomes, improve medication adherence, address social determinants of health, and promote overall community health. Join this course to learn how CHWs can help shape the future of pharmacy practice by making a positive impact on the care and well-being of a community.

This Course Meets Health Equity Compliance Requirements for Washington State.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify the regulatory and financial drivers of health equity services.
2. Define Community Health Worker (CHW).
3. Compare and contrast fee-for-service and value-based models of care.
4. Recognize the pivotal role of CHWs in acting as a bridge between healthcare systems and underserved communities to improve health equity.
5. Discuss the potential advantages, growth opportunities, and collaborative training associated with being a CHW.

Faculty

John A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP

Consultant, CEimpact
Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy
CEO, Seguridad, Inc 

Disclosures:

Dr. Galdo discloses that his spouse is employed by Eli Lilly and is a former employee of Prime Therapeutics. He is also the CEO of Seguridad, Inc. and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Health Equity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Nathan McGregor, CPhT- CHW

Certified Pharmacy Technician
Professional Pharmacy 

Disclosures:

Nathan MacGregor has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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