Episode 8: Vaccines in the Fast Lane: Operational Tips from a Pharmacy Owner
- Author
- Health Mart
- Published
- Wed 18 Dec 2024
- Episode Link
- None
In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Beyer, a seasoned pharmacist and owner of two thriving independent pharmacies. Tune in as he divulges best practices on streamlining vaccine operations, optimizing workflow, and leveraging community relationships to boost vaccination rates. Then we’re joined by McKesson Health Mart pharmacist, Januari Lewis to dig into specific Health Mart resources for those of you that are Health Mart pharmacies looking to expand your vaccine services or implement a new vaccine solution in your pharmacy. Whether you're looking to start offering vaccines or enhance your current process, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your pharmacy's services.
Please note that since the recording of this episode, the U.S. Health and Human Services extended the PREP Act amendments, allowing pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to independently administer vaccines and provide test-to-treat services for COVID-19 until December 31, 2029. You can read more about this extension in the December 11th, 2024, Federal Register here:
Federal Register :: 12th Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19.
Host
Suzanne Feeney, PharmD
VP, Pharmacy Retail Operations
McKesson / Health Mart
Guests
Kyle Beyer, PharmD
Owner / Pharmacy Manager
North Shore Pharmacy & Compounding Center
Januari Lewis, PharmD
Sr Manager, Strategy & Implementation
McKesson / Health Mart
Health Mart franchise members can access the following resources:
- Immunization Resource Kit (https://my.healthmart.com/immunizationsBusiness.htm)
- Immunization Practice Starter (https://my.healthmart.com/immunizationsPharmacy.htm)
- Technician Specialist: Vaccine Coordinator Training (https://healthmartuniversity.ceimpact.com/library/course/6197)
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of Health Mart, McKesson or its affiliates or subsidiaries ("McKesson”). The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute the rendering of clinical, legal or other professional advice by McKesson.
