Lee Health
Lee Health Pharmacy Services
Lee Health Pharmacy Services, an ASHP-Certified Center of Excellence, is dedicated to Optimizing Patient Outcomes Through Interdisciplinary Medication Management (OPOTIMM). We offer comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacy services across all care settings, focusing on safe and effective treatment plans.Our advanced clinical services include:Decentralized Clinical Pharmacy Services: Pharmacists integrated into ICUs, EDs, and medical/surgical units, providing 24/7 expertise in antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, pharmacokinetic dosing, and medication reconciliation.Transitions of Care (TOC): Pharmacists prevent readmissions and ensure continuity by managing medication histories, resolving access issues, and providing patient education.Specialty Pharmacy (LHSP): Embedded in over 100 clinics, LHSP supports patients with complex therapies, navigates prior authorizations, secures financial aid (generating over $77M in savings), and maintains URAC and ACHC accreditation.Home Infusion & Skilled Nursing: Providing home infusion and long-term medication management, with consultant pharmacists supporting SNF admissions, formulary adherence, and clinical follow-up.Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Ambulatory care MTM resolves over two medication therapy problems per patient encounter, improving adherence and reducing adverse events.Emergency Medicine Pharmacy: 24/7 pharmacist coverage in EDs, integral to rapid response teams for critical events like Code STEMI, Code Blue, and Stroke Alerts.Operational excellence drives our advanced practices through:ASHP Center of Excellence (COE): First multi-site U.S. health system to achieve this status for medication-use safety and pharmacy practice.Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPAs): Over 100 CPAs empower pharmacists to independently manage therapies.340B Program Administration: Manages 60+ registered locations, generating $88M in 2024 for underserved communities.Drug Diversion Surveillance Program: AI-enhanced, multi-layered system safeguards controlled substances.Our uncompromising dedication to quality and safety is reflected in tracking over 60 quality indicators, achieving 99% Dose Error Reduction System (DERS) compliance, and conducting Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs).We foster future leaders through:Residency Programs: Three PGY1 and four PGY2 programs, plus over 100 student rotation months annually.Pharmacy Technician Training Program: Region's sole ASHP/ACPE dual-accredited program with a 95% graduation and 90% registration rate.ACPE Continuing Education: Awarded over 1200 hours in 2024, including specialized courses.Research & Publications: Numerous presentations and peer-reviewed publications on critical areas like antimicrobial stewardship and opioid safety.Lee Health Pharmacy Services is a workplace of choice, with a 6.9% voluntary turnover rate (vs. 13% system average), fostering recognition, well-being, and professional development through programs like Employee of the Quarter and executive rounding.
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Lee Health Pharmacy Services stands as a nationally recognized leader and an ASHP-Certified Center of Excellence, deeply committed to Optimizing Patient Outcomes Through Interdisciplinary Medication Management (OPOTIMM). Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacy services that span the entire continuum of care, encompassing inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings. This holistic approach ensures that every patient receives optimal medication management, contributing to safer and more effective treatment plans.Clinical & Advanced Practice Services: A Multifaceted Approach to Patient Care
Lee Health Pharmacy Services cultivates a supportive and engaging work environment, evident in our remarkably low voluntary turnover rate of 6.9%, significantly lower than the 13% system average. We foster a culture of recognition and appreciation through programs such as Employee of the Quarter, BEExceptional Awards, certification reimbursement, wellness walks, and executive rounding. Dedicated initiatives are in place to support employee well-being, professional development, and retention, ensuring that our team feels valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.