Meeting & Agendas

Phillip Johnston welcomed the attending advisory board members to the meeting and asked that each member introduce themselves. Cochise Hollings motioned for the meeting to begin and Renee Acosta second the motion. Action: The attending members at the meeting voted unanimously to begin the meeting. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: N/A Responsible Parties: N/A

The advisory board members reviewed the minutes from October 23, 2017 meeting. Matt Williams requested that we make a correction to the advisory board roster. He asked we remove Dzung Pham and Terel Williams from the roster and to add his name since he will now be representing Walgreens as an advisory board member. Philip Johnston said that Peter Previte is now employed at St. David’s at the Round Rock Medical Center and to take him off the list. Richard Espinosa motioned to approve the minutes with the amended correction and Veronica Velasquez second the motion. Action: The attending members at the meeting unanimously voted to accept the minutes from October 23, 2017 with the noted roster amendments. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: Make the correction to the member roster Post meeting minutes and agenda to ACC Minutes repository. Responsible parties: Macy Moreno

1.4a- Review and Discuss Data Related to Standard 1.4.a, i-iv. The committee reviewed documents related to Standard 1.4a. Lisa McCartney said that at every meeting from now on, the members will be discussing these standards and have a vote on the issues. i. PTCB Pass Rates The summary report from PTCB is showing ACC’s pass rate as 81%, however, per Lisa’s records she is showing a pass rate of 91% from the time period of October 1, 2017-October 1, 2018. PTCB said that the only way to guarantee that ACC’s student’s pass rates are reported accurately is for ACC to become an educator that sponsors its student and that the student be given a code that will be used when they take the test. Committee discussed possible remedies to get more accurate pass rate information including sponsorship and waiting until after PTCB changes that will take place in 2020. The program is actively working as a department on improving low scoring areas by developing quiz lets that students can practice on their phones, looking into POS system and has already tighten issues related with Drug Classification and Drug Therapy. ii. Program Completion Rate The overall completion rate for the programs remains at 90%. Some of the things that impact completion rates and certificate students do not have to be TSI complete to enroll in the certificate program. Lisa reported that she has rewritten a lot of the student outcomes and program level outcomes in order to try to get better data and tracking for SACS, Academic Master Plan, intensive program review, ACPE and ASHP accreditation reviews. iii. Employment Rates The program is developing ways to stay in better contact with graduates as to where they are employed. iv. Satisfaction Rates The committee reviewed survey questions and provided feedback. Committee suggestions included: add equity inclusion information, ability for employer to “opt out” of pay question, ability to “de-identify” questions to solicit anonymous replies, and have a 6 month or 1 year survey vs. multiple surveys. Affirmation of Standard-Committee Vote: Committee reviewed and discussed all handouts related to Standard 1.4a, i-iv., Action: After review of data related to Standard 1.4a by the committee, Margaret Peloquin entered a motion to accept that the curriculum makes it possible to attain the educational goals and objectives for Standard 1.4a. Carissa Vinson second the motion. The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: Lisa will be contacting OEIA and Equity Inclusion. Lisa will be reviewing the survey timeline as to when to send to students. Lisa will need to update the employer surveys with the suggestions from the committee member. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney; Sheridan Robinson.

1.4b- Review and Discuss Data Related to Standard 1.4.b Committee reviewed list of affiliated sites and affirmed the continued list of all sites so long as they maintain compliance per affiliation agreements. Affirmation of Standard-Committee Vote: Review of data related to Standard 1.4b Action: After discussion regarding Standard 1.4.b Criteria for experiential training sites by the committee, Margaret Peloquin entered a motion to accept the list of experiential sites and agree they make possible the attainment of goals and objectives. The motion was second by Marcy May. The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: Lisa and Sheridan will be contacting Nan Walters regarding the affiliation agreements. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney; Sheridan Robinson.

1.4.c- Review and Discuss Data Related to Standard 1.4.c Criteria for admission to the program. 1. Apply to the college 2. Meet with an ACC advisor to complete an area of studies 3. Do a program information session 4. Upload required documents into Castle Branch such as immunization 5. Submit an application 6. Complete a criminal background check 7. Meet for an interview with Department Chair 8. Process application for acceptance. AAS degree applicants need to be TSI complete and students are not accepted into the program until their criminal background checks have cleared. Affirmation of Standard-Committee Vote: Review of data related to Standard 1.4c-criteria for admission Action: After discussion regarding Standard 1.4.c- Criteria for admission by the committee, Richard Espinosa entered a motion that the committee does agree that the criteria for program admission supports student attainment of goals and objectives. The motion was second by Sheridan Robinson. . The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: N/A Responsible parties: N/A

1.4.d- Review and Discuss Data Related to Standard 1.4.d Lisa reviewed the criteria for program completion which includes completion of all courses with a “C’ or higher, completion of all PHRA courses with 75% or higher in both lecture and lab components; experiential capstone for PHRA 2266 requires successful completion of 256 hour rotation between two different pharmacy settings Affirmation of Standard-Committee Vote: Review of data related to Standard 1.4d-criteria for successful completion of the program Action: After discussion regarding Standard 1.4.d- Criteria for successful completion of the program by the committee, Veronica Velasquez entered a motion that the committee agree that the criteria for successful completion makes possible attainment of goals and objectives. The motion was second by Cochise Hollings. . The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: N/A Responsible parties: N/A

1.4.e- Review and Discuss Data Related to Standard 1.4.e Committee reviewed current strategic plan developed in 2017. Will need to revise it in 2019 to align with the new ASHP/ACPE accreditation standards. Affirmation of Standard-Committee Vote: Review of data related to Standard 1.4e-the training program’s strategic plan Action: After review of Standard 1.4.e- the training program’s strategic plan by the committee, Cochise Hollings entered a motion that the committee agree that the strategic plan makes possible the attainment of goals and objectives. The motion was second by Veronica Velasquez. . The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: Need to attach a copy of the 2017 strategic plan to the members when minutes are sent out for review. Will need to revisit in 2019 to align with new ASHP/ACPE accreditation standards. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney and Macy Moreno.

ASHP/ACPE Accreditation Standards – Committee reviewed new ASHP/ACPE accreditation standards. Working on implementing revised standards and model curriculum. Discussed entry-level and advanced-level designations. Committee decided to pursue:  Entry Level  Level I Certificate: (High School) Health Science Academy  Advanced Level  Level II Certificate: Traditional students  AAS degree: Traditional students Previous PHRA degree plan discussions included rationales: Level I Certificate: • High school request to have PHRA students take 2 courses in 1st semester (vs. 3 w/current plan) • High school request to have PHRA students graduate in May of senior year w/LI cert • Change in Model Curriculum fit Level I for “basic” techs • HSA students most likely to work retail jobs that employers need ASAP hires (ready-made pipeline to employment) • HSA students NOT likely to be career PHRA techs; more likely to work part-time retail while pursuing advanced degree • ASHP Model Curriculum “Basic Level” tech PHRA 2266 course requires only retail rotation and fewer rotation hours – allows incorporation of PTCB exam prep • HSA students have option to get IV certification after graduation via either PHRA 1345 or PHRA 1091 course Level II Certificate: • Traditional students more likely to work hospital, compounding, specialty Rx which requires them to be IV certified via PHRA 1345 • Traditional students more likely to be career techs which necessitates ASHP Model Curriculum “Advanced Level” skills from new advanced Rx course • Traditional students need PHRA 2266 (w/two rotations in retail & hospital) to get the clinical skills and experience to work in various practice settings AAS Degree: • Majority traditional students seek AAS degree • Better financial aid opportunities • Embedded specialty certifications (four certs) • Greater opportunity for advancement • Higher starting pay PHRA department has made preliminary program revision suggestions. Working on developing actual degree plans to bring forward to curriculum and programs and final committee approval. Plan to implement in Fall 2019. Affirmation of ASHP/ACPE Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs-Committee Vote: Action: Committee recommended moving forward with Level I, Level II, AAS degree plans. A motion was entered by Marcy May to table final vote on degree plans until curriculum and programs approves offering three degree plans. PHRA department will bring forward for committee members approval. The motion was second by Carissa Vinson. The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: PHRA Department chair and accreditation coordinator will work with PHRA faculty and curriculum and programs committee to finalize degree plans within the LI, LII, and AAS degree plans. Responsible parties: PHRA Department Chair PHRA Accreditation Coordinator PHRA Department.

Lisa thanked the outgoing chair, Philip Johnston, for his outstanding service to the committee as chair. She announced that Andrew Mullins is the new chair. She then asked for any volunteers who would like to be the vice-chair. At the time, no one volunteered. Cochise Hollings asked for more information as to what responsibilities and duties the vice-chair would be doing. He also requested that the nomination be tabled until the next meeting at which time Lisa would be able to get more information to the committee members regarding the duties of the vice-chair. Installation of new Committee Chair and vice-chair nomination-Committee Vote: Action: Cochise Hollings entered the motion to table the nomination for a new vice-chair until the next department meeting in order to be able to get more information about the duties of a vice-chair. The motion was second by Lisa McCartney. The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: Lisa will send out more information to the members in regards to vice-chair duties. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney and Macy Moreno

Cochise Hollings started the sharing by saying that Seton Medical has been struggling for the last year and half. Renee Acosta referred Lisa McCartney to reach out to Sinfonia. She said they were hiring pharmacy technician and may be a good contact for a training site. PHRA program added 40 acres Pharmacy to affiliated sites. Carissa Vinson reported that she was needing technicians with IV certification. Matt Williams reported that Walgreens was struggling to get techs hired. He said that the pay rate was becoming more competitive. Phil Johnston said that St. Davids is moving toward medical reconciliation in the ER and looking for retail technicians who are good at talking with patients. Some suggestions came from the graduates and wanted to share those with the members. Students said that they could be more helpful in their positions if they could get access to the computers. On their first day at retail, they were immediately given the task to start filling prescriptions and that they wished that they could have a day of orientation before actually jumping into the task of filling. Next Steps: Sheridan Robinson will be contact Clarrisa Vinson for information regarding her job postings. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney and Sheridan Robinson.

Committee reviewed, discussed, and approved mission, goals, and objectives. Members signed Financial Relationship disclosures. Review of data related to the Revised Mission and Goals. Vote: Cochise Hollings entered the motion to accept the revised mission and goals for ACPE providership and Renee Acosta second the motion. Action: The vote was cast and the attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0 Next Steps: N/A Responsible Parties: N/A

TENTATIVE DATE OF NEXT MEETING-Conference call- TBD early 2019 Next Steps: The instructions regarding the meeting as well as the agenda, minutes, and other documents will be emailed at least one week prior to next meeting. Responsible parties: Lisa McCartney and Macy Moreno

Phil Johnston asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Action: Margaret Peloquin motioned to adjourn meeting and Renee Acosta second the motion. Vote: The attending members voted unanimously to accept the motion. YES: 13 #NO: 0 #ABSTAIN: 0