Burnout Syndrome in Pharmacy
A CPE home-study activity offered through the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation’s PharmWell Initiative
Presented by Greg Alston, PharmD, Executive Dean of the Care One Concierge Academy
This session will evaluate factors contributing to burnout in pharmacists and pharmacy personnel including prevention and treatment strategies that can be employed. Additionally, tools utilized for detection and monitoring for Burnout Syndrome are discussed.
UAN: 0142-0000-19-011-L04-P/T (expiration 6/13/22)
CPE hours: 1.0
Activity type: Knowledge
Target audience: pharmacists, pharmacy techs
Learning Objectives for pharmacists
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize the presenting symptoms of pharmacist burnout.
- Identify an appropriate treatment for pharmacist burnout.
- Discuss a burnout prevention strategy for their team.
Learning Objectives for pharmacy technicians
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- List common symptoms associated with pharmacy staff burnout.
- Explain strategies to prevent burnout.
- Discuss how to communicate burnout among the pharmacy team and with the pharmacist.
