Strengths
- Qualified pharmacist that has completed an ambulatory residency
- Pharmacist is a medication expert that can provide extensive medication counseling
- Face-to-Face time with the pharmacist to form meaningful patient-provider relationships
- An existing established Geriatrics Clinic with two certified geriatricians and nurse practitioner
Weaknesses
- Not having a certified geriatrics pharmacist
- Limited autonomy in medication alterations for the pharmacist
- Lack of patient participation and motivation
Opportunities
- Expansion to other clinics within Community Health Network
- Potential for adding another pharmacist with a geriatric certification
- Expansion of pharmacists responsibilities with medication management
- Prevention of polypharmacy and medication errors
Threats
- Limited direct revenue opportunities
- Poor communication between healthcare institutions/providers to obtain a full medication history