_The Council on Professional Affairs shall be responsible for professional and scientific matters including the development and improvement of the professional practice of pharmacy in organized healthcare settings; the development of standards and related materials; and any other related activities identified by the Board of Directors.

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Discussion:

• The Council reviewed information accumulated by Monica concerning protocols and collaborative practices in New Mexico, Michigan, Washington State, Oregon, Wisconsin, Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as Texas, to consider an approach to facilitating collaborative practice arrangements within the State.  It was noted that both Michigan and Wisconsin had excellent templates and protocols;
• The type of qualifications that a pharmacist should have in order to engage in an expanded practice role were discussed, reviewing educational requirements of other states for various practice types.
• The Texas Legislative Budget Board staff report, that included a recommendation about establishing a pilot Medication Therapy Management program, was reviewed;
• Information on implementation of the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 and SB 546 (Deuel), regarding physician dispensing were reviewed;
• Paul presented a recommendation from a member about establishing a TSHP “Fellows” – Pharmacist Recognition program, similar to ones developed in California and Massachusetts. 

Decisions:

• The minutes of the November 4, 2010 meeting were approved;
• The Council agreed that Texas pharmacists should complete a Residency program or acquire 3 to 5 years of practice experience, in addition to completing an appropriate BPS exam, ACPE certificate program or demonstrating competency through a testing mechanism in order to engage in an expanded practice role;
• The Council agreed to review the recommendation through e-mail before finalizing its position;
• The Council agreed that TSHP should endorse the LBB report recommendation regarding establishment of a Medication Therapy Management Program, incorporating the proposed TSHP position relating to educational qualifications;
• It was agreed that members should review the protocol and collaborative practice information in greater depth prior to the next meeting. A subcommittee consisting of Monica, Steven and others interested was named to work on a document for consideration prior to the next meeting;
• A subcommittee of interested members, including Ken Maxik and Steven McClure will be appointed to review the Fellows program information and report back prior to the next meeting.

Chair
Larry Egle
 
Vice Chair
Vivian Johnson
 
Members
Carrie Berge
Joy Chou
Sandra Eich
Abimbola Farinde
Charles Hines
Terry Hoffman
Hanna Ismail
Jerry James
Jocelyn Joseph
Steven McClure
Ifeanyi Ohalete
Vanessa Phillips
Paige Pitman
Monica Puebla
Lance Ray
Aouicha Rostane
Neesha Thakkar
Nathan Thompson-Moore
Setchia Traore

Commucniations Liaison
Todd Connor
 
Council Liaison
Jim Wilson

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