The Wisconsin pharmacy self-inspection project: An application of Berwick's theory of continuous improvement

Joseph B. Wiederholt, Jon C. Schommer, Jeanine K. Mount, Thomas D. McGregor, Patrick D. Braatz

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Abstract

The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board developed a self-assessment called the Pharmacy Self-Inspection Project. Its purpose was to be an effective continuing education and communication vehicle for pharmacists in a positive rather than adversarial environment. Eighty-six percent of the 1080 eligible managing pharmacists in Wisconsin participated in the statewide self-inspection process. Participants evaluated the Project favorably and agreed that the self-inspection should be conducted again in the future. Pharmacists who participated in the self-inspection were more compliant with pharmacy regulations, made more changes in their practice, and had more favorable attitudes towards the Project than those who did not participate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)27-36
Number of pages10
JournalAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education
Volume66
Issue number1
StatePublished - 2002

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