Falls Memorial Hospital

APPE Experience Types

Institutional Care


Address
1400 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649

Phone
Main phone number:
218 283 4481 

Pharmacy:
218 283 5449

Main contact
Dick Peterson,
Director of Pharmacy     dpeterson@fmh-mn.com  
218 283 5449

Main Preceptor

Dick Peterson,
Director of Pharmacy     dpeterson@fmh-mn.com  
218 283 54499

Teaching Philosophy

A very open preceptor student relationship that allows sharing of knowledge and reality based experiences.   The rotation will be a hands on small rural hospital experience. 

Healthcare is of the utmost importance to the needs of area residents. Falls Memorial Hospital and the International Falls Clinic provide state-of-the-art technology. Falls Memorial Hospital offers diagnostic and therapeutic services, rehabilitation services, urgent care and a physician-staffed emergency room 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The International Falls Clinic is part of the St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System offering one of the most specialized and comprehensive healthcare systems in Minnesota.

Recognizing that a first-class education system is the cornerstone of a strong community, the public schools in I-Falls provide a comprehensive education for over 1,400 learners. From kindergarten through high school, students are presented with a multitude of opportunities, including cutting edge technology, music and the arts, sporting activities, and outdoor learning options.

Serving children from the entire community is the St. Thomas Aquinas School. This accredited parochial school offers students from preschool to eighth grade the opportunity to learn in an alternative setting and accepts pupils from both within and outside of the parish.

Rainy River Community College is able to offer students post-high school learning. This two-year public college offers associate degrees, technical program diplomas, and custom training for business and industry. The community utilizes the continuing education and training programs for personal development and employment opportunities.

Detailed Site Information

Institution
A  Critical Access Hospital Pharmacy with two Pharmacists and two Pharmacy Technicians.  Hours  7:00-3:30 M-F.

Institutional Mission Statement and Vision
Memorial Hospital's mission is to provide quality, patient-focused, cost-effective, community-based healthcare services to all we serve. Our mission is why we exist, our purpose for being, and the contribution we make to the people we serve. In fulfilling our mission, it is our goal to provide leadership in developing programs and coordinating services that will enhance the availability of quality healthcare in our region.

Pharmacy Services
A great blend of young and old….A 1970 BS graduate and a 2006 PharmD providing traditional small hospital pharmacy services plus clinical interventions, renal dosing, antibiotic pharmacokinetics, and IV/oncology admixtures.     

Professionalism and Assessment
A written performance assessment will be completed at the end of the rotation with prn coaching and counseling. 

Resources
Computer access is through pharmacy work stations, parking permits will be issued. A lunch room is available but no cafeteria and dress is business casual

Institutional

APPE Structure
Student will be involved in all aspects of rural hospital pharmacy practice. Experiences will be based on current patient population.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Various projects are available for student participation based on the needs of the hospital and the interests of the students. Research and presentations to both pharmacy and nursing staff will be a required activity of this APPE.

Educational Opportunities:
Noon conferences and CE are available for student participation.

Other Requirements
There are no additional requirements for entrance into this APPE.