From Shortage to Strategy: Rethinking Recruitment in Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Practice
UAN: 0465-0000-26-080-H04-P
ACPE CE: 1.25
BCOP CE: 0.0
This course and access to its materials expires at 11:59 PM US Central time, on August 12, 2027
All credits must be claimed before the end of August 12, 2027
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the current trends and underlying causes contributing to staffing challenges in patient-facing Hematology/Oncology pharmacy practice settings
- Discuss creative approaches to attract, develop, and retain top talent in this changing landscape
- Assess how pharmacy leaders can proactively shape recruitment pipelines and foster a resilient workforce culture
- Review strategic ideas for future recruitment opportunities and staff retention
Course Description:
Hematology/Oncology pharmacy is facing critical staffing and recruitment challenges, particularly in traditional direct patient care roles. Between the increasing demand for specialized Hematology/Oncology pharmacy expertise, decreasing number of pharmacy students as well as residency graduates, and continued migration of mid/late-career oncology pharmacists; institutions are facing never encountered challenges. This panel discussion will explore the current workforce environment and challenges impacting direct patient care, operational efficiency, and sustainability. This panel discussion will explore the current workforce environment and challenges impacting direct patient care, operational efficiency, and sustainability. The panel will discuss the changing pharmacy school enrollment and resident graduate landscape; opportunities to invest in pharmacy students, residents, and pharmacists with no previous hematology/oncology exposure; and real-world examples of successes and failures with recruitment strategies.
Application course for Pharmacists
Presenters:
Jessica Foy, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS
Susie Jiing, PharmD, BCOP
Justine Zuk, PharmD
Requirements to Earn CE:
Begin by accessing the pre-test below. After the pre-test is complete, please complete the remainder of the course, including content, post-test, evaluation, credit claim and certificate of completion. In order to claim credit, all these activities must be completed.
Technology requirements:
HOPA Learn requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. HOPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. All CE hours will be transmitted to the CPE Monitor and BPS within 1-2 weeks of course completion.
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