The monthly peer-reviewed journal of ASCP offering the latest in research reports, health trends and articles to help you run your practice.

2.    CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn CE credits on geriatric pharmacology and other clinical and regulatory topics through live, printed and online formats at exclusive member discounts.

3.    ASCP CONFERENCES & NETWORKING
Connect with colleagues at the ASCP annual meeting, mid-year conference or select regional and chapter events to share experiences, address similar challenges and locate job opportunities. ASCP speakers have proven records of effectiveness, professionalism and expertise. They share relevant knowledge you can apply to your practice immediately. Or connect right from your desktop through ASCP’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages and ASCP’s email discussion groups.

4.    ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
ASCP provides its members with the practical information and tools necessary to expand their business or practice into new settings, such as assisted living, hospice, home health, and the community.

5.    REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
ASCP is THE go-to resource for up-to-date information on DEA requirements for controlled substance prescriptions in the nursing facility and hospice settings. ASCP Insider, a monthly online report, contains the latest on pending federal and state legislation, top regulatory issues – including the recent DEA actions, and association advocacy efforts.

6.    CLINICAL RESOURCES
ASCP is the clearing house to a wide breadth of clinical information on topics such as the top ten dangerous drug interactions in Long-Term Care, immunization of older adults and pain management, just to name a few. ASCP offers web-based modules at  www.GeriatricPharmacyReview.com on a multitude of geriatric clinical topics, ranging from basic primers to in-depth disease-specific modules, ASCP has clinical information for senior care pharmacists at every stage in their practice.

7.    REPRESENTATION IN WASHINGTON
ASCP’s advocacy efforts include Campaign 2011 — a comprehensive media and communications effort to support pharmacists in offering Medication Therapy Management to reduce medication related problems in the elderly. As health care reform continues, make sure your voice is heard through our online Advocacy Center.

8.    UPDATED NURSING FACILITY SURVEY & REGULATIONS
Stay up-to-date and understand all the compliance issues around the nursing facility’s survey process and federal requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Help the facilities you service to avoid inadvertent deficiencies by reading ASCP’s summaries on the newest regulatory guidelines published in the State Operations Manual. ASCP provides clarifications and guidance on how you can best serve your patients while abiding by agency rules.

9.    CONSULTANT PHARMACIST TOOLS
Gain the inside track in a fast-paced, information-rich world with ASCP manuals, “quick reference” cards, forms, and videos. ASCP and MED-PASS collaborate in the development of products that support the documentation, reference and educational needs of consultant and senior care pharmacists and other health care professionals serving the elderly in a variety of practice and care settings. You’ll be amazed at the resources available from ASCP & MED-PASS – check out our online catalog!

10.    ASCP HELPLINE
You’ve got questions, and help is just an email away (helpline@ascp.com). Use the ASCP Helpline to get one-on-one help answering tough questions that affect your practice. Address concerns regarding regulatory, compliance, and environmental issues or learn more about how you can start your own consulting practice. Email your questions to helpline@ascp.com.