Good pharmaceutical care is critical to ensuring quality health care, especially in the correctional space where patients don't have the privilege of choosing their care providers. Learn how building a correctional pharmacy program with the emphasis on care excellence and compliance to state, federal, and institutional standards will not only ensure the safe and effective use of medications, but will also improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs in the correctional setting.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the core requirements of NCCHC Standards D-01 Pharmaceutical Operations and D-02 Medication Services
• Discuss the essential components of a comprehensive correctional pharmacy program
• Develop policies and procedures that promote safe, effective, and compliant medication management practices in alignment with NCCHC standards

Level:Intermediate