2024 ANNUAL REVIEW
ENGAGE EDUCATE TRANSFORM
A Message from the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice
Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,
The past few years have brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the pharmacy profession, transforming how we interact with other providers, our patients, and our communities The Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP) has worked tirelessly with a variety of stakeholders to help navigate these opportunities and challenges and move pharmacy forward With this annual review, I am proud to share with you some of the remarkable accomplishments of CAPP in the last year.
At CAPP, our mission is to transform pharmacy practice within the state and the nation by facilitating the creation and translation of novel care delivery models that improve medication use and health outcomes Our vision is to become a national leader in improving medication and health outcomes within pharmacy practice settings across the continuum of care To achieve this, we focus on working to engage partners, educate pharmacists, and transform practice
CAPP has been working for over a decade to transform pharmacy practice and education thanks in no small part to the strategic leadership of our previous director, Trish Freeman, Ph D , who continues to support us as the Center’s Director of Professional Advocacy That same strategic leadership continues to guide our efforts as we advocate for changes within pharmacy practice to advance the role of the pharmacist and impact patient health.
Recognizing that just as pharmacy practice continues to change, we must also adjust how we work to advance it; in 2023, we relaunched CAPP with a renewed commitment to synergize our efforts with the College's strategic objectives and engage in new partnerships Through a careful restructuring of the Center, the relaunch helped better align existing efforts to further our goals and positioned us to identify and address the dynamic educational and practice needs of pharmacists across all areas of practice
As we continue to move into a new era of pharmacy practice, we also wish to reflect upon and celebrate our recent accomplishments The following pages detail our efforts over the past year to engage partners, educate pharmacists, and transform practice to pave the way for a brighter future for our students, our profession, and, most importantly, our patients Without the invaluable contributions and belief in our vision from our faculty, alumni, preceptors, students, pharmacists, and partners this work would be impossible Your commitment to innovation helps lead the way in transformative changes, ultimately contributing to a healthier Commonwealth for all
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to advancing the profession of pharmacy Together, we will continue to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of healthcare
Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES Director, Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice
UK College of Pharmacy Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice
Advancing Pharmacy Practice to Create a Healthier Commonwealth
The Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP) endeavors to transform pharmacy practice by providing education, training, and resources to pharmacy stakeholders and engaging in partnerships dedicated to the implementation of innovative and sustainable practice models
The Center strives to increase access to safe and effective care for all populations across the Commonwealth through full utilization of pharmacists as members of an integrated healthcare team Alongside state and national partners, CAPP works to advance pharmacy practice through innovative research, continuing professional development, and postgraduate training opportunities
To transform pharmacy practice within the state and the nation by facilitating the creation and translation of novel care delivery models within pharmacy practice that improve medication use and health outcomes
OUR GOALS
To become a national leader in improving medication and health outcomes within pharmacy practice settings across the continuum of care
Promote research and scholarship related to evaluation of novel practice and care delivery models that improve medication use and health outcomes
Facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative practice models with defined returns on investment
Engage students, residents, preceptors, alumni, practitioners, and internal and external partners in activities that advance the practice of pharmacy
Advocate for changes within pharmacy practice that advance the role of the pharmacist and impact patient and community health
Meet The Team
Director, Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice
Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES
Brooke Hudspeth@uky edu
Director, Professional Advocacy
Trish Freeman, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, FNAP
Trish Freeman@uky edu
Director, Practice Advancement Partnerships
Stacy Taylor, PharmD, MHA, RYT200, BCPS, FNAP
Stacy Taylor@uky edu
Director, Continuing Professional Development
Adrienne Matson, PharmD, BCPS
Adrienne Matson@uky edu
Practice Implementation Pharmacist Program Coordinator
Kyle Bryan, PharmD
Kyle Bryan@uky edu
Kristen Lawson
Kristen Lawson@uky edu
Transforming Pharmacy Practice for a Healthier Kentucky
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announces the expansion and restructure of the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP), under the leadership of its new director Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, chief practice officer
The revamped CAPP is poised to build upon a 12-year history of transforming pharmacy practice and education under the strategic leadership of previous director Trish Freeman, Ph D This legacy includes helping pass Kentucky’s first law to allow pharmacists to initiate naloxone dispensing, helping to implement Board Authorized Protocols across the state, and supporting the enactment of legislation mandating commercial insurance payment for pharmacy services
Freeman stated, “With the hiring of Dr Hudspeth as Chief Practice Officer in support of the College’s strategic plan, it was an auspicious moment for us to expand CAPP with renewed focus on meeting the Center’s three primary goals: engagement, education and practice transformation ”
Advocacy for changes within pharmacy practice that amplify the role of pharmacists is central to CAPP's mission This includes strengthening alumni and preceptor relationships and fostering alliances with professional organizations, health systems, and community organizations Freeman will continue serving as the director of professional advocacy, with the aim of advancing this goal
CAPP will increase ongoing efforts to identify the educational needs of pharmacists, develop tailored educational programs, and provide training opportunities that empower pharmacists to enhance their practice standards through the establishment of the Continuing Professional Development Office (CPDO), directed by Adrienne Matson, PharmD The CPDO will provide evidence-based educational activities supporting the advancement of pharmacy practice and lifelong professional development
CPDO programs will extend to external partners, furthering the deployment of innovative practice initiatives The overarching goal is to cultivate collaborative relationships, enhance faculty and preceptor development, refine experiential education sites, and ultimately advance pharmacy practice on a regional and national scale
CAPP also transforms practice through scholarship related to innovative practice models, facilitating their development, implementation, and evaluation In his role as practice implementation pharmacist, Kyle Bryan, PharmD, is focused on supporting pharmacists in all areas of practice advancement through implementation of novel practice models and medical billing for services
Under this dynamic team, CAPP is committed to establishing partnerships focused on innovative and sustainable practice models As director of practice advancement partnerships, Stacy Taylor, PharmD, leads these efforts through the development of strategic partnerships and engagement for practice advancement, as well as providing residency advancement leadership for the Center
With a recharged leadership team, an expanded focus, and a commitment to innovation, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is positioned to lead the way in transformative changes, ultimately contributing to a healthier Commonwealth for all
We engage pharmacists, students, and practitioners in advancing pharmacy practice and advocating for changes that enhance the pharmacist's role and improve patient health.
Advancing Pharmacy Practice Through Residency Training
Residency training plays a crucial role in shaping the future of pharmacy practice by fostering high-quality clinical education, expanding research opportunities, and producing skilled practitioners who improve patient outcomes Through clinical practice, teaching, and research, UKCOP Affiliated Residents are driving innovation in pharmacy while addressing workforce demands and expanding access to pharmacist-led care By continuing to invest in residency program development, UKCOP strengthens its mission to advance pharmacy education and improve healthcare across Kentucky and beyond
“Better Together: Highlighting Pharmacists' Success" Campaign
Engaging with partners across the Commonwealth, the Center gets to see a lot of innovative and forwardthinking pharmacists, technicians, and other stakeholders working to improve their community in their own ways Recognizing that much of this work goes unseen, this year, we worked on a campaign to help highlight some of these amazing practice sites Showcasing their efforts to advance pharmacy practice every day helps inspire others, increase collaboration, and educate the public about the vital role of the pharmacist as part of their healthcare team Click here to check Click here to check Click here to check out the campaign out the campaign out the campaign
Expanding Residency and Fellowship Programs to Advance Pharmacy Practice, Education, and Research
Over the past decade, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) has collaborated with pharmacies and health systems to expand and enhance residency and fellowship programs, adding 19 new resident and 2 new fellowship positions across the Commonwealth
For the 2024-25 year, UKCOP’s Affiliated Residency programs include partnerships with 15 pharmacies and health systems across Kentucky that train 66 UKCOP Affiliated Residents Affiliated Residency programs include 14 Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) programs, 14 Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) programs, and 2 combined PGY1/PGY2 programs, offering diverse training experiences that prepare pharmacists for evolving patient care roles
66 UKCOP Affiliated Residents across 15 pharmacies and health systems
+19NEWRESIDENTS +2NEWFELLOWS OVERPASTDECADE
Advancing Pharmacy Practice by Growing Residency Training
Postgraduate expansion initiatives reflect the College’s commitment to advancing pharmacy practice, strengthening workforce development, and ensuring high-quality patient care In 2004, the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP) outlined a vision for the profession, emphasizing residency training as a critical component of pharmacist preparation This vision was supported by leading organizations, including the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Despite steady growth in residency positions nationwide, demand continues to outpace availability, reinforcing the need for continued expansion
By partnering with hospitals, health systems, and community pharmacies, UKCOP’s residency development efforts have focused on addressing the need for residency positions while also expanding access to pharmacist-provided care in underserved communities
New in 2024! UK College of Pharmacy and PrimaryPlus Community Residency Program Partnership
In 2024, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy expanded its Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program (CPRP) to include a new PGY1 residency site in partnership with PrimaryPlus, a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serving northeastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio The new residency site is based at the PrimaryPlus Clinic in Morehead, KY This unique setting fosters seamless collaboration between pharmacists, medical providers, case managers, and community health workers to optimize medication management and ensure comprehensive patient care
Residents in this program gain hands-on experience delivering advanced patient care services In addition to medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, medication synchronization, compliance packaging technology, and adherence services, residents play a vital role in the organization’s remote patient monitoring program, using collaborative protocols to help manage patients with hypertension and diabetes between primary care visits and to explore opportunities in medical billing Clinical initiatives focus on interprofessional collaboration to address the healthcare needs of rural and medically underserved populations
Blair Lykins, PharmD, Site Director (left) & Rachel Carter, PharmD, PGY1 Resident (right)
Coming in 2025! UKCOP/American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc.
Foundation Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellowship
In partnership with the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc Foundation (APCIF) (Formerly American Pharmacy Services Corporation Foundation), the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP) has developed an Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellowship With a practice site based in central Kentucky at Poole’s Pharmacy Care, this unique fellowship is geared towards developing innovative community pharmacy practitioners By the end of the program, fellows will develop the skills to implement and evaluate advanced pharmacy practice services and lead advocacy efforts to promote the expansion of the pharmacist’s role in patient care The fellow will work closely with members of CAPP, APCIF, and Poole’s Pharmacy Care to become knowledgeable in pharmacy ownership, advocacy, and practice implementation
EnhancingthePharmDCurriculumthrough ResidencyTraining
UKCOP Affiliated Residents also play a vital role in training the next generation of pharmacists Residents contribute to the PharmD curriculum through:
Large classroom teaching and small group case facilitation in Integrated Drugs and Diseases (IDD) therapeutics courses
Teaching sterile/non-sterile compounding, physical assessment, immunization skills, and communication in the Patient-centered Care Laboratory (PaCE)
Clinical simulation facilitation, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training
Experiential education, serving as co-preceptors for Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE/APPE) learners
These teaching opportunities provide residents with valuable experience and academic mentorship from experienced faculty while simultaneously enhancing student learning and early exposure of students to residency training.
Engage
ADVOCATING TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION
CAPP works to transform pharmacy practice by advocating for the advancement of the pharmacist’s role as the medication expert on the interprofessional healthcare team, expanding access to effective and affordable care to all populations across the Commonwealth
Through a variety of activities and events, CAPP engages with state and national organizations to help educate student pharmacists on the importance of remaining educated and informed on policy issues that impact their careers. Through these engagements, we also work to support efforts that align with our goals and help develop resources to promote the making of informed, evidence-based decisions during policy formation and implementation
ENGAGING STUDENTS TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION
Educate student pharmacists on their role in the healthcare field and how students can contribute to advancing the pharmacy practice during their education and training and throughout their careers
Collaborate with state organizations and other relevant stakeholders to support advocacy efforts that align with CAPP’s vision and mission
Provide resources for collaborating partners, patients, other healthcare providers, policymakers, and payers that assist them in making informed, evidence-based decisions regarding utilizing healthcare resources and the pharmacist's role as a provider.
Engage
Representative Danny Bentley, PharmD, with students at the Legislative Health Fair
egislative Health Fair, February 22, 2024
Freeman, CAPP’s Director of Advocacy, and Dr. Bryan, Practice plementation Pharmacist, serve as faculty liaisons to the KAPS islative committee The committee’s activities are focused on roducing student pharmacists to the importance of professional vocacy and engaging them in activities that promote and advance e profession One such activity is the biannual Legislative Health r, conducted by students in conjunction with Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association and Kentukcy Society of Health-System Pharmacists
In 2024, 33 students attended the Health Fair, providing blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings as well as educating participants about immunizations, cancer screening, and opioid-related harm reduction Students in attendance interacted with Legislators, highlighting pharmacists' important role in the healthcare team.
Kentucky Pharmacist Association Fall Conference, October 4, 2024
CAPP faculty collaborate with KPhA to engage students in KPhA’s Fall Conference Each year at the Fall Conference, the KPhA House of Delegates identifies the top legislative priorities for the following legislative session. Three CAPP faculty and staff attended with 38 students who were able to experience first-hand the setting of the Association’s advocacy agenda
Support of Board-Authorized Protocols
The CAPP team has given long-standing support to the profession by spearheading the development of numerous protocols for providing protocol-driven care as authorized in KRS 315 010 In 2024, CAPP in conjunction with HIV expert Dr Frank Romanelli led the development of a protocol for pharmacists to provide pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment to prevent HIV infection CAPP and former graduate student Dr Dustin Miracle led the development of a self-care protocol for OTC contraception (Opill) and collaborated with the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc, to update the approved COVID-19 protocol To date, 146 pharmacies are registered with the Board of Pharmacy to provide protocol-driven care for approved conditions
Educate
The newly established Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Office, led by alumna Adrienne Matson, PharmD, BCPS is on a mission to empower pharmacists at every career stage with highquality, evidence-based continuing education activities
The CPD Office supports the educational initiatives of CAPP and is committed to advancing pharmacy practice by supporting life-long learning and continuing professional development for pharmacists and members of the pharmacy team
We believe the pursuit of knowledge extends far beyond the classroom and the CPD Office is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation for our alumni, preceptors, faculty, and pharmacists in Kentucky and beyond
Adrienne Matson , PharmD , BCPS Director, Continuing Professional Development UK College of Pharmacy
WE EDUCATE PHARMACISTS BY IDENTIFYING THEIR LEARNING NEEDS, DEVELOPING TARGETED PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THEIR PRACTICE, AND PROVIDING TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE MODELS.
2024 IMPACT
Continuing Professional Development Office
>2,600
LEARNERS
30 ACTIVITIES
The reach of our CPE programming extends beyond Kentucky with pharmacists from 48 states and 3 countries participating in our activities in 2024.
We transform pharmacy practice by promoting research that evaluates innovative practice models and facilitates their development and implementation across practice settings.
ACT COMMUNITY PHARMACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has been red by the American Association of Colleges of macy (AACP) as one of the inaugural ACT Community macy Centers of Excellence This prestigious gnition underscores UKCOP’s unwavering commitment dvancing community pharmacy through exemplary hing, service, scholarship, leadership, and partnerships
ng sixteen other selected institutions, UKCOP will play a al role in transforming community pharmacy practice centers will act as ambassadors for pharmacy ation, collaborating with leaders in pharmacy and hcare to drive community pharmacy practice formation
The College’s pharmacy practice champions team includes:
Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, clinical associate professor, ACT Champion
Tera McIntosh, PharmD, associate professor, ACT Champion
Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, associate professor and chief practice officer, director of the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP)
Trish Freeman, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, FNAP, professor, director of advocacy
Stacy Taylor, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, associate professor, director of practice advancement partnerships
Adrienne Matson, PharmD, BCPS, adjunct assistant professor, Continuing Professional Development Office director
Kyle Bryan, PharmD, adjunct assistant professor, practice implementation pharmacist
Kristen Lawson, program coordinator
The College was formally honored at the AACP annual meeting, Pharmacy Education 2024, in Boston on Tuesday, July 23, during the AACP Transformation Center: Accelerating Community-based Pharmacy Practice Transformation session
“We’re proud to be recognized as an inaugural ACT Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence,” said Kebodeaux “This designation underscores our dedication to advancing community pharmacy and preparing our students to be leaders in the field ”
“This recognition is a testament to our collaborative efforts in transforming community pharmacy,” added Hudspeth “Our goal is to enhance pharmacy services and integrate them more deeply into community healthcare, ensuring Kentucky is at the forefront of these advancements ” Learn more about the 2024 ACT Centers of Excellence.
About the ACT Pharmacy Collaborative: The Academia-Community Transformation (ACT) Pharmacy Collaborative fosters collaboration between schools of pharmacy and community pharmacy practices to advance community pharmacy practice through teaching, service, scholarship, leadership, and partnerships
Transforming Pharmacy Practice
In a collaborative effort to drive innovation and change in pharmacy practice, CAPP teamed up with the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) and the Kentucky Pharmacy Association (KPhA) to host an event aimed at reshaping the role of pharmacists in patient care the day after the KPhA Fall Conference The event kicked off with a panel session on the importance of pharmacist collaboration led by CAPP director Brooke Hudspeth with the Dean of Sullivan College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Misty Stutz, PharmD, and CPESN Luminary PaulaMiller,RPh
A key focus of the event was the Flip the Pharmacy initiative, a nationwide program designed to revolutionize community pharmacy practice CPESN and CAPP representatives discussed their continued partnership to calibrate and implement this program, encouraging pharmacies to embrace a more proactive, patient-centered approach Through Flip the Pharmacy, pharmacists are encouraged to flip their model from a point of dispensing interaction to a longitudinal relationship with their patients focused on overallhealthanddiseasemanagement
Through our CPESN partners, CAPP was able to have Jake Galdo, PharmD,MBA, BCPS, BCGP, deliver an insightful presentation on optimizing patient care. Galdo emphasized the importance of pharmacists moving beyond their traditional roles of medication dispensing and shared strategies for enhancing patient outcomesbyintegratingcommunityhealthworkersintopharmacies
The day’s events concluded with attendees participating in KPhA’s networking event at the historic Keeneland racetrack where attendees had the opportunity to connect with other pharmacists from different practice areas and exchange ideas about the future of pharmacy. This event continued to underscore the growing importance of transforming pharmacy practice into a more dynamic and patient-focused service, with organizations like CAPP, CPESN, and KPhA leading the way toward a brighter future for healthcare
AACP Community Educator Badge Transform
Obtained
CAPP Director Brooke Hudspeth completed the Community Pharmacy Educators Badge Program through AACP to aid in efforts to transform pharmacy practice The badge helps to develop competencies in community pharmacy practice transformation through knowledge, training, engagement, anddisseminationactivities
(Left to Right) Brooke Hudspeth, Misty Stutz, Paula Miller
Commonwealth Experience Rotation Day
In October, the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice, in collaboration with the UKCOP Office of External Studies, hosted the Commonwealth Experience Rotation Day, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in delivering healthcare to rural and underserved communities across the state The day began with pharmacists from a variety of practice settings attending an Advancing Pharmacy Practice Continuing Education Workshop The workshop was designed to help pharmacy teams create a healthier Kentuckythroughinnovativepracticeandfeaturedacommunityandhealth-systempharmacytrack
The community track presentation was given by the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) Health Equity Luminary Richard Logan, PharmD His presentation on empowering community pharmacy teams to bridge healthcare gaps was geared toward discussing how pharmacies are uniquely positioned to address healthca di i i h id not
The health-system track presentation was given by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy for Ambulatory Services at The Christ Hospital, Jennifer Wick, PharmD, MPH, BCACP Her presentation focused on expanding the roles of health-system pharmacists through the implementation of billing for pharmacist services andthei tthi h ti t re
Followin where a panel of prece rmacists on rural dents engaged with over 40 pharmacists and preceptors in a “Passpo howcase allowed students to interact with representatives from across t he challenges and opportunities of working in these medically underse
Jennifer Wick, PharmD, MPH, BCACP
Richard Logan, PharmD
Holly Divine, PharmD, Director of External Studies and Panel Members
The College of Pharmacy actively collaborated with the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFÉ) and Kentucky State University, the state’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities member, through the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE) initiative This project, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the CDC, aimed to address health disparities among rural and underserved communities by increasing vaccine access Our efforts focused on a collaborative approach between local community pharmacies and local extension, drawing on the strength of both institutions to overcome vaccine hesitancy and barriers to immunization through community vaccine events, development of educational resources, and local communication
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channels. Pharmacists played a critical role in this initiative, leveraging their accessibility and established infrastructure to deliver vaccines and improve immunization rates The continued expansion of this pharmacy model exemplified our commitment to creating healthier communities across the state
CARE-KY (Collaborative Approach to Raising Education and Immunization Kentucky)
CARE-KY (Collaborative Approach to Raising Education and Immunization in Kentucky) is a project designed as a collaboration between local community pharmacies and their respective county extension offices, with assistance from the land grant offices of the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Building off the success of our work in the EXCITE initiative, the primary objective is to increase COVID-19 and other adult vaccine access in underserved communities by fostering collaborative relationships We are working with Kentucky counties that have low vaccine rates and high social vulnerability The project team, including student pharmacists, will plan and execute vaccine education and administration events, utilizing tools and resources from the CDC and KDPH playbooks This initiative, funded through the CDC, is a collaborative effort with the Kentucky Pharmacists Association to overcome vaccine hes g pa hca
Flip the Pharmacy
As part of our ongoing commitment to transform pharmacy practice, we proudly participated in the Flip the Pharmacy initiative, which aims to transition community-based pharmacies from point-in-time, prescription-level care processes to longitudinal, patient-level care processes This initiative focuses on identifying and adopting best practices for workflows that enhance the delivery of clinical services Since joining in October 2020, our efforts have been bolstered by the involvement of 29 pharmacies, supported by 2 academia coaches and 5 practice transformation coaches, to drive meaningful change in our practice models and improve patient care outcomes Over just a two-year period, we supported the submission of 34,224 plans, with a monthly average of 73 A1C recordings and 3,626 blood pressure documentations
"Transforming Pharmacy Practice: Sustainable Billing Solutions in Kentucky and Beyond" is a project funded by the Community Pharmacy Foundation The project aims to improve vaccine safety counseling services across community pharmacies in Kentucky by establishing a network of pharmacist coaches. These coaches will collaborate with pharmacies to implement comprehensive vaccine safety counseling and assist in billing Medicaid for these services The initiative seeks to address gaps in vaccine education, reduce vaccine hesitancy, and optimize billing processes to ensure financial sustainability for pharmacies Building upon the infrastructure developed through our efforts with Flip the Pharmacy, this project aims to transform pharmacy practice and enhance the delivery of public health services in underserved communities
PROTECTS RESEARCH PROJECT
The PROTECTS (Pharmacist-led Recruitment Opportunities to Enhance Community Testing of infectious agents and other inflammatory markers) project focuses on community monitoring of infectious agents and inflammatory conditions By leveraging pharmacists as trusted community healthcare professionals, PROTECTS aims to recruit patients, particularly in rural communities, to participate in testing and monitoring efforts Building on a successful feasibility study, the project is developing a comprehensive registry of individuals interested in community-focused outpatient research This initiative addresses public health priorities by enhancing surveillance and understanding of disease prevalence and immune response in real time It aims to minimize community spread, protect healthcare infrastructure, and improve public health outcomes
COMMUNITY-BASED TESTING RESEARCH STUDY
Innovative Clinical Research in Residency Training
UKCOP Affiliated Residents engage in clinical research that drives innovation in pharmacy practice. Residency research projects focus on optimizing medication therapy, improving patient safety, and expanding pharmacist-led interventions in diverse healthcare settings Recent projects have examined standardized insulin protocols in obstetric care, pharmacist-managed diabetes transitions of care, antimicrobial stewardship strategies, vancomycin dosing in obese and critically ill patients, and the role of pharmacists in colorectal cancer screening and smoking cessation services These research efforts not only advance the field of pharmacy but also translate into improved patient outcomes and healthcare system efficiencies
BRIDGE
The Pharmacist to Pharmacist (P2P) Buprenorphine Resource Initiative for Dispensing Guidance and Education (BRIDGE) project aims to identify and mitigate pharmacylevel barriers to dispensing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural Appalachian communities
Focus groups of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in high- and low-dispensing counties informed the development of a peer pharmacist educational outreach initiative Surveys and dispensing data evaluate changes in pharmacist attitudes and behaviors following the intervention
The P2P team hopes to identify strategies that can be implemented statewide to increase access to buprenorphine in community pharmacies and improve care for patients with OUD
P2P BRIDGE is funded by the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts For more information click here
pharmacy.uky.edu/capp/transform
PUBLICATIONS
Brandon H, Kebodeaux C, Stallworth S, et al. Perceptions of Pharmacy Educators Regarding the NAPLEX Pass Rate Puzzle Am J Pharm Educ 2024;88(12):101336 doi:10 1016/j ajpe 2024 101336
Freeman PR, Hammerslag LR, Ahrens KA, et al Barriers to Buprenorphine Dispensing by MedicaidParticipating Community Retail Pharmacies JAMA Health Forum 2024;5(5):e241077 Published 2024 May 3 doi:10 1001/jamahealthforum 2024 1077
Hammerslag LR, Talbert J, Slavova S, Freeman,P , et al Utilization of long-acting injectable monthly depot buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in Kentucky, before and after COVID-19 related buprenorphine access policy changes J Subst Use Addict Treat 2024;164:209391 doi:10 1016/j josat 2024 209391
Light AE, Green TC, Freeman PR, Zadeh PS, Burns AL, Hill LG. Relationships Between Stigma, Risk Tolerance, and Buprenorphine Dispensing Intentions Among Community-Based Pharmacists: Results From a National Sample Subst Use Addctn J 2024;45(2):211-221 doi:10 1177/29767342231215178
Marks KR, Oyler DR, Strickland JC, Freeman P et al Bystander preference for naloxone products: a field experiment. Harm Reduct J. 2023;20(1):171. Published 2023 Nov 28. doi:10.1186/s12954-02300904-9
McIntosh T, Divine H, Taylor S Student pharmacist's application of the pharmacists' patient care process during an interprofessional diabetes camp introductory pharmacy practice experience Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2024;16(11):102169 doi:10 1016/j cptl 2024 102169
Miracle DK, Smith N, Slavova S, Freeman P et al Drug disposal deserts: An assessment of receptacle availability in Kentucky community pharmacies J Rural Health 2024;40(1):208-214 doi:10 1111/jrh 12786
Oser CB, McGladrey M, Booty M, et al. Rapid jail-based implementation of overdose education and naloxone distribution in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Health Justice 2024;12(1):27 Published 2024 Jun 27 doi:10 1186/s40352-024-00283-8
Oyarzún-González X, Abner EL, Freeman P, Kucharska-Newton A, Fardo DW, Moga DC Medicare medication therapy Management: Beneficiary characteristics and utilization patterns in a national CMS Medicare fee-for-service sample (2013 to 2016). J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2024;64(5):102140. doi:10 1016/j japh 2024 102140
PUBLICATIONS
Oyler DR, Miracle DK, Hesener H, Freeman P et al Barriers to and facilitators of buprenorphine dispensing for opioid use disorder: Evidence from focus groups in Appalachian Kentucky J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) Published online December 4, 2024 doi:10 1016/j japh 2024 102308
Richter L, Taylor S, Soric M Declining pharmacy student enrollment, its impact on health-system pharmacy, and a call to action American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, (2025) doi:10.1016/j.japh.2024.102111
Urbanek M, Hanna C, Eckmann L, Carr M, Schadler A, Kebodeaux C Pharmacists perceptions of providing colorectal cancer screening in community-based practice J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2024;64(4S):102111 doi:10 1016/j japh 2024 102111
Venditto VJ, Hudspeth B, Freeman PR, et al Feasibility of pharmacy-based research opportunity to enhance community testing and surveillance J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2025;65(1):102151 doi:10 1016/j japh 2024 102151
PRESENTATIONS
American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting | New Orleans, LA | December 2024 | “Enhancing Pharmacy Practice through Community-Based Residency Training” | ACPE accredited CE
Kentucky Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting | Louisville, KY | June 2024 | “Diabetes Update 2024” ACPE accredited CE
Kentucky Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting | Louisville, KY | June 2024 | “Mastering the Dynamics of Medical Billing Amid Regulatory Changes” | ACPE accredited CE
Kentucky Pharmacists Association Wednesday Workshop: Medical Billing Success Call | Lexington, KY | June 2024 | “Science Leads: Using Research to Aid Implementation”
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy | Boston, MA | July 2024 | “Innovative Approaches to Advancing the Pharmacist’s Scope of Practice: Advancing Pharmacy Practice by Bridging the Professional Divide”
GRANTS
Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network Flip the Pharmacy
PI: Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES
Amount: $78,000
Timeline: 10/1/22 -- 9/30/24
Community Pharmacy Vaccine Education C5200: A Collaborative Approach Between Local Extension and Community Pharmacy to Increase Vaccine Education and Immunization Rates in Diverse Populations in Kentucky
PI: Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES
Amount: $224,635
Timeline: 7/1/24 -- 6/30/25
Covid 19 - EXCITE: Extension Collaborative on Immunization, Teaching & Engagement
PI: Katherine Jury, MS
Co-I: Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES
Amount: $99,986
Timeline: 6/1/23 -- 3/31/25
Covid 19 - EXCITE: UK Adult Vaccination Bridge Access Project PI: Katherine Jury, MS
PI: Katherine Jury, MS
Co-I: Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES
Amount: $30,000
Timeline: 4/1/24 -- 3/31/25
Facilitating Buprenorphine Access Through Pharmacist Peer Outreach
PI: Patricia Freeman, RPh, PhD
Amount: $496,130
Timeline: 4/1/23 -- 3/31/25
THANK YOU
Wewould liketothankallofourfaculty,alumni,preceptors,students,pharmacists,andpartnerswhohave supported us this year as we seek to transform pharmacy practice across Kentucky, the nation, and the world Without your time, energy, and support, our work in research, education, engagement, and scholarship would be less impactful We appreciate all that you do to help us create, develop, and implementnovelcaredeliverymodelswithinpharmacypracticetoimprovepatientoutcomes
For more information on additional ways that you or someone you know can support CAPP, please contactourDirectorofPhilanthropy,JessicaRukavina(jessica rukavina@uky edu)
