CTC-RI Pharmacy Quality Improvement Quarterly Best Practice Sharing Meeting

CTC-RI hosted its quarterly peer learning best practice sharing meeting with 7 practices, working within systems of care and reporting out on their data-driven pharmacy quality improvement performance plans aimed at improving the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications in adults age 50 and older. Stephen Kogut PhD, MBA, RPh, presented information on Benzodiazepine Dose Intensity Chart and Maureen Maigret RN BS MPA offered information on financial resources that are available for older adults as well as resources for older adults dealing with isolation. The Pharmacy Quality Improvement Initiative is funded by UnitedHealthcare and the Rhode Island Department of Health and is offered in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, with Kelley Doherty Sanzen, PharmD, PAHM, CDOE providing content expert pharmacy practice facilitation services for participating practices.