Purpose
To advise the PSW Board of Directors on the educational and practice needs of pharmacy professionals who serve seniors and practice in long-term care pharmacy settings, serve as a professional resource for PSW members, and advocate with PSW on a state and national level to continually advance senior and long-term care pharmacy practice.
Members of the Senior & Long-Term Care Section also provide feedback and input to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) as to the issues affecting Wisconsin practice sites and the barriers that long-term care pharmacy practices in Wisconsin face.
Target
Practitioners working in, supporting and leading senior and long-term care pharmacy practices across Wisconsin, in various practice settings, including nursing homes, community based residential facilities, group homes, home-based care and other sites where seniors are served.
Structure
The Senior & Long-Term Care Advisory is comprised of a Vice-Chair, Chair and Past-Presiding Chair, a mix of 9 pharmacist and pharmacy technician members serving two-year appointments with possible reappointment to an additional term, the Wisconsin delegate of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and one PSW staff member (indefinite term).
Interested practitioners engaged in the practice caring for seniors, those in long term care, and consultant pharmacy are encouraged to submit a CV, description of current position, and letter of interest/personal statement. Committee terms are from September to August of the following year to coincide with the PSW Annual Meeting.
Meetings
Committee meetings are held quarterly. All meetings will be held at the PSW headquarters in Madison and virtually as needed.