Kansas Pharmacists Recovery Network/Committee on Impaired Pharmacy Practice meets quarterly on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Topeka, with virtual attendance as an option. Committees are comprised of Kansas pharmacists, one school of pharmacy representative, and a pharmacy student, this 6 to 12 person committee reviews pharmacy practitioners referred to KsPRN and manages policies and procedures related to KsPRN. CIPP makes recommendations to the Kansas Board of Pharmacy on practitioners participating in KsPRN. For this specialized committee, interested applicants should have experience with substance use, work in the field of substance use and prevention, OR have a special interest in the topic. To learn more about KsPRN, please visit https://www.ksrx.org/about/kansas-pharmacists-recovery-network. Committee terms are 2 years.
Kansas Board of Pharmacy meets quarterly on Thursdays in Topeka; virtual attendance may be possible but will be discouraged. It is comprised of Kansas pharmacists and one public member, the Kansas Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy in the state. Board members will provide feedback on regulations, make judgements on regulation violations, and ensure public safety. Read more about the board of pharmacy at https://pharmacy.ks.gov/about-us1. KPhA will review applications and forward our recommendation onto the Governor's office. The Governor makes the final selection among the recommendations passed on to their office. Additional ad hoc meetings, an annual board retreat, and travel to NABP meetings may be possible. Kansas Board of Pharmacy terms are 4 years with the option for a second term. Board members must have at least 5 years of experience as a pharmacist.
KPhA Professional Affairs Committee meets for 30-60 minutes quarterly via Zoom, with ad hoc meetings scheduled as needed. With healthcare changing rapidly, this committee provides guidance to the KPhA Board of Directors and staff in issues that affect the practice of pharmacy. This 6 to 12 member committee is charged with shaping statewide protocols, best practices, and evaluating potential quality improvement projects in the state. This committee is seeking both members and a new chairperson to lead the direction of the committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from August to July. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA/KPF Education Committee meets via Zoom for 30-60 minutes monthly approximately January-May to plan the education scheduled for KPhA's annual meeting, then quarterly June-December. This 6 to 12 member committee is charged with the development and promotion of educational opportunities for Kansas pharmacy practitioners, including annual meeting continuing education, on-demand continuing education, and non-CE educational opportunities. A public education subcommittee is charged with helping to promote the critical work of pharmacy practitioners in our state and beyond. This committee is seeking both membership and a new chairperson to lead the direction of the committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from August to July. Must be a KPhA and/or KPF member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Engagement Committee meets via Zoom for 30-60 minutes quarterly on Tuesdays and is charged with increasing engagement in KPhA through member recruitment, member activities, and community service. If you're outgoing, we'd love to have you on this committee! Engagement makes recommendations to the KPhA board for types of memberships and costs, as well as plans social and networking events for academies and members to enjoy. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from August to July. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Government Affairs Committee meets via Zoom for 30-60 minutes quarterly on Thursday evenings when the legislature is not in session and approximately every other week on Thursday evenings during session (January-May). This 8 to 20 member committee is charged with reviewing, developing, and recommending legislation and political positions to the KPhA Board of Directors. The GAC reviews the current political environment, as well as needs of pharmacies in the state, and works to determine legislative priorities for the association. Previous work of the committee has included PBM licensure, point of care test & treat negotiations, immunization protocols, medication administration, and more. Appointments are for a 2 year term that follows the Kansas legislative session. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Practice Innovation Committee is a new committee that will be charged with increasing the number of pharmacies that are currently engaged in grant projects and other practice advancement actvities. One initial charge will also include bringing CPESN Kansas together with KPhA to decrease overlapping work in practice development and increase numbers and support for pharmacies participating in grant projects. This committee meeting frequency and time has not yet been established. Appointments are for a 1 year term. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.