Patient Engagement January 18, 2022
A new guide from PQA outlines exemplar programs that put the pharmacist at the helm of social determinants of health work.
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has issued a new resource guide to help pharmacists navigate certain social determinants of health that might crop up when a patient visits the pharmacy.
Particularly, the resource guide details 20 real-world programs that help address social determinants of health that affect patients’ abilities to access or manage their medications. The guide also features information about SDOH screenings, social services referrals, and other services that pharmacists can employ to address social determinants of health.
SDOH, or the social factors that affect a patient’s ability to achieve and maintain wellness, impact individuals...