Tackling Drug Shortages
Learn the skills, strategies, tools, and actionable techniques to address disruptions in medication supplies, now and in the future.
About
this Program
Start | January 20th, 2025
Duration | 8 to 10 hours
Location | Virtual
Fees | Member: $600 ; Non-member: $650
Registration Deadline | December 2nd, 2024
Participants will receive the training and resources required to develop practical strategies and a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Participants will have access to this online program starting on January 20th, 2025. Non-members will have until March 17th, 2025 to complete the program to receive the certificate. Members will have until April 4th, 2025 to complete the program to receive the certificate.
Drug shortages of essential drugs are becoming increasingly prevalent and are considered a global public health crisis.
Medications are and will continue to be an integral part of healthcare delivery; however, the World Health Organization estimates that 2 billion people globally still lack access to essential medications.
With hundreds of medications already in short supply, drug shortages create an additional burden on the supply chain, healthcare professionals, and, ultimately, patients.
In addition to the added costs of acquiring the medications, drug shortages management consumes a significant amount of personnel time – costing health systems hundreds of millions a year. Institutions have had to hire professionals specifically to tackle drug shortages.
Dr. Rola Kaakeh shares her vision of a society in which the struggle to access medications does not exist.
Four Realities Shaping the Need for the Program
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There are knowledge gaps among many professionals of why drug shortages occur and what is needed to adequately manage them to ensure minimal negative effects on patients and health systems.
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This lack of exposure to tools to help manage drug shortages leads to a significant burden on the numerous professionals and health systems. There is a gap in awareness among professionals of what is needed to adequately manage drug shortages to ensure minimal negative effects on patients and systems.
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The lack of resources leads to a significant burden on health systems and frustration among stakeholders. Individuals should be given the tools and methods to adequately manage drug shortages and minimize the clinical and economic impact resulting from the disruption.
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Although this is such a valuable skill to have, few professionals are formally trained in managing drug shortages. There is a need to build capabilities to create and continuously review policies and procedures for dealing with drug shortages at each institution to minimize the clinical and economic impact of drug shortages.
The implications of drug shortages are felt across the board, affecting all elements of health systems and facilities - as well as patients and their families.
The presence of drug shortages significantly threatened universal efforts to increase access to safe and quality care and considerably increased costs of care. While the number and type of drug shortages can vary among regions, their impact has been identified in both developed and developing countries.
The drug shortage crisis isn’t slowing down or disappearing in the near future. Professionals must be better equipped and given the tools and methods to manage and respond to drug shortages adequately.
What you will learn
This program focuses on addressing the four unmet needs of gaps in knowledge, lack of exposure to tools, lack of resources, lack of formal training.
Modules
Benefits
By participating, you will:
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Acquire the knowledge to create initiatives and safeguards that target the most pressing issues around drug shortages at your institution.
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Expand your perspective through exposure to diverse perspectives and information.
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Enhance your confidence and be better equipped to address disruptions in medication supplies caused by drug shortages.
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Apply the gained knowledge in practice to help save time and decrease the impact that drug shortages have on patient care.
Who Should Participate
This online certificate program is designed for diverse stakeholders in healthcare at all stages of their careers. Early, mid -, and senior professionals must be equipped to address the drug shortages. Several stakeholders and players have stepped up and are at the forefront of addressing access to medication concerns caused by drug shortages.
Designed for:
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Healthcare executives (e.g., CEO, COO, senior executives)
Department heads/directors, clinical executives
Administrators or managers
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Healthcare providers (e.g., pharmacists, physicians, nurses
Pharmacy and therapeutics committee members
Supplier(s) & purchaser(s)
Informatics team
Pharmacy technicians
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Individuals in public and private sectors developing policies pertaining to medications.
The lessons outlined in this program apply to professionals in all facilities, regardless of size, and across various healthcare settings (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, hospitals, clinical, medical groups, immediate and acute care settings, and community settings).
The lessons outlined in this program apply to professionals in all facilities, regardless of size, and across various healthcare settings (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, hospitals, clinical, medical groups, immediate and acute care settings, and community settings).
No prior in-depth knowledge or expertise in this field is needed. If you are wondering if you can participate, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at contact@salusvitaegroup.com.
How You Will Learn
You will receive:
The program is delivered completely online via self-guided, on-demand videos. All videos are recorded and no "live" videos or events will take place during the course. You will spend time outside the live sessions reflecting on what you're learning in the course and how this contributes to your knowledge base, recommendations, and vision.
Throughout the program, you will complete a number of milestones along with the content. The milestones help you reflect on your learnings in each module as you progress through the course. You will be asked to complete a Final Reflection to receive the certificate of completion at the end of the course.
How to Enroll
The enrollment process is quick, easy, and requires no special documentation.
The course is intentionally designed with limited access to prompt participants to learn and implement the material swiftly. This encourages participants to immerse themselves fully in the content and swiftly integrate new skills into their professional or academic pursuits. We aim to cultivate proactive learning habits and work to ensure participants can leverage their newfound skills effectively in real-world scenarios within a recent timeframe. The hope is that participants take action on what they’ve learned shortly after enrolling and completing the training. Please be mindful of the dates when enrolling.
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Rola Kaakeh
Dr. Kaakeh is the CEO of Salus Vitae Group and author of the book "The Art of Pharmacoeconomics." She is a fellowship-trained, licensed pharmacist with over seventeen years of experience in various settings and institutions. She has produced numerous impactful publications, received a number of awards, and presented on several global, prominent stages to address pressing healthcare issues. She has focused her efforts on improving access to medications and healthcare decision-making over the years. She holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Purdue University, and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Health Services Research from the University of Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The next cohort will begin on January 20th, 2025. Participants will have access to this online program starting on January 20th, 2025. Non-members will have until March 17th, 2025 to complete the program to receive the certificate. Members will have until April 4th, 2025 to complete the program to receive the certificate. To avoid missing the enrollment period, join the waitlist.
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The program includes over 8 hours of content delivered via self-paced, on-demand videos and articles. You will also spend time outside of the videos reflecting and writing a short reflection.
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The enrollment deadline for the next cohort is December 2nd, 2024.
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The program is conducted online, and you can use your own computer to access the content.
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The enrollment process is quick, easy, and requires no special documentation. Follow the prompts to enroll.
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The program encompasses five modules. You will learn the skills, strategies, tools, and actionable techniques to address disruptions in medication supplies, now and in the future. The program will prepare you to address disruptions in medication supplies caused by drug shortages to minimize the impact on safety and quality of care in institutions.
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You will receive over eight hours of self-guided, on-demand videos. All videos are recorded and no "live" videos or events will take place during the program. Throughout the program, you will complete a number of milestones along with the program content. The milestones help you reflect on what you’ve learned in each module as you progress through the program. You will also receive worksheets for note-taking and answer reflection questions posed within the videos and throughout the program.
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This program is designed to broaden your understanding, challenge your assumptions, and re-imagine how we can tackle the drug shortage crisis. The program will help you acquire the knowledge needed, expand your perspectives, and enhance your confidence to address drug shortages.
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You will be asked to complete one assignment to receive the certificate of completion at the end of the program. You will synthesize your learning from the program in a paper. The final reflection paper is structured based on specific prompts and questions that require you to reflect on, analyze, and ultimately synthesize material covered in the lessons and modules. Answering the reflection questions throughout the program will assist in completing this activity. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team at contact@salusvitaegroup.com.
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This online certificate program is designed for diverse learners, stakeholders and decision-makers in healthcare. The responsibility to ensure proper use of resources is not limited to specific healthcare professionals. It is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders – e.g., healthcare providers, professionals, payers, and society. Everyone, regardless of prior expertise or background in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, would benefit from learning the skills and fundamentals taught in this program. No prior in-depth knowledge or expertise in this field needed to participate in the program. If you are wondering if you can participate, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at contact@salusvitaegroup.com.
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For a limited time only, the registration fee for a member is $499 and a non-member is $549. Please be mindful of all dates (open and close) when enrolling. Refund Policy: Due to the format of our offerings (webinars, coaching, courses, programs, workshops, and memberships), all transactions are final. No refunds will be issued.
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The program is intentionally designed with limited access to prompt participants to learn and implement the material swiftly. This encourages participants to immerse themselves fully in the content and swiftly integrate new skills into their professional or academic pursuits. We aim to cultivate proactive learning habits and work to ensure participants can leverage their newfound skills effectively in real-world scenarios within a recent timeframe. The hope is that participants take action on what they’ve learned shortly after enrolling and completing the training. Please be mindful of the dates when enrolling.
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Email our team at contact@salusvitaegroup.com if you have any questions. We would be delighted to discuss the program with you and answer all your questions.