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ABOUT ISHP
The Idaho Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ISHP) is a non-profit corporation, founded as a state-affiliate chapter of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in 1956. While most ISHP members practice in hospital and health-systems, we support pharmacy professionals practicing in diverse settings, including those in the community setting. One of the most tangible benefits of ISHP membership are our continuing pharmacy education programs. ISHP is the only pharmacy association in Idaho that provides ACPE-accredited CE, which is required by Idaho law. ISHP sponsors an in-person educational meeting each year. The Annual Fall Conference is a three-day event in Sun Valley, ID that usually occurs late September/early October. Our conferences offer premiere educational programming, usually featuring one or more nationally-recognized speakers. Our conferences offer pharmacy-, technician-, and student-specific programming. We like to say that we have a "tradition of excellence" in our programs. |
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
I. SUSTAINABILITY
II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
III. ADVOCACY
SUSTAINABILITY
Goal 1: Grow and maintain an engaged and diverse membership
Key Objectives:
- Assess needs (e.g., educational, professional, social, etc.) of the membership at least annually and act upon assessment results
- Actively recruit diverse and underrepresented pharmacy professionals (pharmacists, student pharmacists, technicians, and other stakeholders) to join ISHP
- Increase member engagement in ISHP
Goal 2: Foster communication with our membership
Key Objectives:
- Establish ISHP branding standards/style guide
- Optimize use of virtual/electronic communication tools
- Send targeted communication to specific groups (e.g., students, residents, recently lapsed members, etc.)
Goal 3: Ensure long-term fiscal sustainability
Key Objectives:
- Review dues structures at least annually including membership and education fees
- Diversify opportunities for non-dues revenue generation
- Increase partnerships with individuals/organizations that support ISHP’s mission
Goal 4: Effectively manage organizational infrastructure
Key Objectives:
- Standardize volunteer on-boarding and implementation of governance best practices
- Maintain and follow policy review calendar to streamline processes that adhere to bylaws, policies, and procedures
- Explore strategies to modernize organizational infrastructure
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1: Strengthen and organize processes for delivering educational activities
Key Objectives:
- Plan spring and fall conferences in advance (specify time frame?)
- Maximize educational offerings available to members across the state
- Utilize the needs assessment and other sources (e.g., past meeting evaluations, member feedback) to create a gap analysis to identify the educational needs of pharmacy professionals
Goal 2: Provide opportunities for members to grow professionally
Key Objectives:
- Facilitate networking between students and pharmacy professionals by implementing an ISHP mentoring program
- Provide education to achieve the recognized standards of practice in the state of Idaho
- Foster an inclusive environment where all members feel welcomed
- Empower pharmacy professionals to identify and advance health equity through related educational programming
Goal 3: Increase recognition of pharmacy professionals in their efforts to improve patient care and advance pharmacy practice
Key Objectives:
- Evaluate recognition opportunities (member spotlight, awards, etc.) ensuring diversification
- Encourage diverse award nominees
ADVOCACY
Goal 1: Facilitate legislative involvement and action among our members
Key Objectives:
- Develop legislative priorities through member collaboration that advocates for statutes and regulations that improve patient care
- Provide resources for members to be able to engage in the advocacy process
- Create opportunities for members to publicly voice opinions on current issues
Goal 2: Engage and advance ISHP’s relationship with stakeholders
Key Objectives:
- Promote intra- and- interprofessional collaboration in improving the health outcomes of Idahoans
- Establish infrastructure for ISHP to engage with Idaho state lawmakers
- Educate the public, healthcare professionals, and policy makers about the essential roles of pharmacy professionals
- Publicly advocate ISHP’s stance on current issues and legislative items using position statements, letters to the editor, social media, etc.
Read more about the history of ISHP and our Past Presidents who have contributed to our organization's success as well as ISHP's Wall of Fame.