Tech-Check-Tech Program

Purpose: to develop a Tech-Check-Tech (T-C-T) Program for the Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center through an intensive technician training program which includes both didactic and practicum.

Methods: research, program planning and implementation (in progress as of 07/06/2012).

Results: pending on the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and institution's P&T Committee

Conclusion: the T-C-T Program enhances medication safety and focuses more pharmacists' efforts on clinical services (at the same time).