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- Title
Collaboration between a college of pharmacy and a for-profit health system at an academic medical center.
- Authors
Bird, Matthew L.; Dunn, Rebecca L.; Hagemann, Tracy M.; Burton, Michael E.; Britton, Mark L.; St. Cyr, Mark B.
- Abstract
Purpose. The genesis and growth of a successful 14-year partnership between the University of Oklahoma (OU) college of pharmacy and the OU Medical Center (OUMC) department of pharmacy are described. Summary. Pursuant to a 1998 joint operating agreement, the medical center and pharmacy school have achieved a high degree of collaboration on a wide range of educational and clinical initiatives. The close relationship has conferred a number of benefits on both institutions, including (1) expanded experiential education opportunities for pharmacy students, (2) joint faculty and staff funding arrangements that have facilitated the development and accreditation of OU pharmacy residency programs, and (3) patient care initiatives that have increased awareness of pharmacists' important contributions in areas such as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, antibiotic stewardship, and core measures compliance. In addition to the formal integration of the college of pharmacy into the OUMC organizational structure, ongoing teamwork by clinicians and administrators at the two institutions has strengthened the 14-year partnership while helping to identify creative solutions to evolving communications, technology, and reimbursement challenges. Potential growth opportunities include the expansion of pharmacy services into additional service areas and greater involvement by OU pharmacy school faculty in the training of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Conclusion. A large for-profit academic medical center and a college of pharmacy developed a successful collaboration that is mutually beneficial and provides increased clinical, educational, and scholarly opportunities, advancing the mission of both institutions.
- Subjects
OKLAHOMA; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; ACADEMIC medical centers; CORPORATE culture; INTEGRATED health care delivery; INTERDISCIPLINARY education; INTERNSHIP programs; PHARMACY education
- Publication
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2012, Vol 69, Issue 13, p1150
- ISSN
1079-2082
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2146/ajhp110550