PAI Basics
What does PAI stand for?
Practice Advancement Initiative
What is the primary goal of PAI 2030?
Optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes
What organization licenses pharmacists in Tennessee?
Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
What role do TN pharmacists play in opioid overdose prevention?
Dispense and educate on naloxone use
What is Lipscomb University’s pharmacy mascot?
Bison
What national organization launched the PAI movement?
ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
Name one of the five pillars of PAI 2030.
Patient-centered care, Pharmacy technicians, Pharmacist roles, Technology, Leadership
What law allows TN pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a patient-specific prescription?
Standing Order for Naloxone
Name a chronic disease state where pharmacists show major clinical impact.
Diabetes, hypertension, or asthma
What Tennessee city is home to the headquarters of a major pharmacy chain?
Nashville (home to HCA and CVS Health distribution center nearby)
What was the original name for PAI before 2030 updates?
Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI)
True or False: PAI 2030 supports provider status for pharmacists.
true
How many hours of CE are required for pharmacist license renewal in TN?
30 hours every 2 years (15 hours per year recommended)
How did TN pharmacists contribute during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Administering vaccines, testing, and patient education
What over-the-counter pain medicine was developed in Tennessee?
Acetaminophen (originally formulated by McNeil, but Tennessee played a role in early distribution)
What is the purpose of PAI?
To improve pharmacy practice by integrating pharmacists into patient-centered care teams
What does "optimize medication use" mean in the context of PAI 2030?
Ensuring medications are used safely, effectively, and appropriately
What does CPA stand for in TN pharmacy practice?
Collaborative Practice Agreement
Give an example of a pharmacist-led program that reduces hospital readmissions.
Medication reconciliation or transitions of care programs
What unusual item did pharmacists once commonly compound in the early 1900s?
Coca-Cola (originally sold in pharmacies as a medicinal tonic)
What is one key strategy used in PAI to drive change?
Advancing technician roles, collaborative practice agreements, or using technology
How does PAI 2030 recommend using pharmacy technicians?
Expand their roles to allow pharmacists more time for clinical care
What does TPA stand for and what is its role?
Tennessee Pharmacists Association – advocates for pharmacy practice and legislation
What is one outcome measure used to show the value of clinical pharmacists?
Reduced hospital readmissions, improved A1c, decreased BP
What holiday was originally started by a pharmacist in the U.S.?
Father’s Day — started by Sonora Smart Dodd, daughter of a pharmacist, in honor of her father