SEVEN-/TEN-STAR PHARMACIST

WHO, MARCH 2014

The concept of “seven-star pharmacist” was introduced by ______ in ______

CAREGIVER/CARE PROVIDER

•Provides patient-centered care

•Ensures therapeutic effectiveness

•Promotes patient safety and well-being

DECISION MAKER

•Makes rational and evidence-based decisions

•Manages resources effectively

•Optimizes healthcare outcomes

evaluate, synthesize data and information, and decide upon the most appropriate course of action.

Pharmacists must also play a pivotal role in setting medicines policy both at the local and national levels.

The pharmacist must thus, possess the ability to _______, ________, and _____

COMMUNICATOR

• The pharmacist must provide a link between physicians and patients, and to

 other health care professionals.

• Delivers clear and accurate information

• Fosters patient trust and adherence

communication skills

Effective __________help the practitioners to collect the accurate and

comprehensive information from the patient.

MANAGER

• Manages resources, staff, and processes

• Ensures quality pharmaceutical services

• Implements effective organizational strategies

MANAGER

• The pharmacist must assume greater responsibility for managing the drug label information, ensure the quality of pharmaceuticals and maintain clinical competency and function in patient care activities.

LIFE-LONG LEARNER

•Continuously updates skills and knowledge

•Participates in ongoing professional development

•Adapts to evolving healthcare trends

Continuing Professional Development

the lifelong process of active participation  in learning activities that assists individuals in developing and maintaining continuing competence, enhancing their professional practice, and supporting achievement of their career goals.”

TEACHER

•Educates patients, colleagues, and students

•Shares knowledge and promotes health literacy

•Encourages continuous learning

LEADER

 A __________ is one who can create an idea / vision and motivate team members to achieve the vision

Caregiver

Decision maker

Communicator

Manager

Life-long learner

Teacher

Leader

SEVEN-STAR PHARMACIST CONCEPT BY WHO

RESEARCHER

• Engages in drug development and clinical research

• Contributes to evidence-based practices

• Innovates healthcare solutions

ENTREPRENEUR

• A person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

• Individual who takes substantial risks to go out and start new companies.

PHARMAPRENEURS

• Innovates pharmaceutical business models

• Creates healthcare solutions for unmet needs

• Drives sustainable pharmacy practices

AGENT OF POSITIVE CHANGE

• Implements improvements in pharmacy practice

• Advocates for patient safety and system-wide enhancements

• Promotes interprofessional collaboration