Detailed Site Information
Institution
Brainerd Medical Center is a multi-specialty medical clinic providing medical and surgical care in the Brainerd Area since 1974. We have over 50 physicians in a variety of specialties, as well as a branch of Minneapolis Heart Institute.
Institutional Mission Statement and Vision
We will provide quality health services in a way that is sensitive to your
physical, emotional, and economic needs. Your Health and Satisfaction Is Our Main Concern
Pharmacy Services
Clinic Pharmacy Consultants offers several medication management programs that are staffed by 5 clinical pharmacists, including three PharmD's. The programs include anticoagulation, asthma, hypertension, multiple-medication management , and tobacco cessation.
Professionalism and Assessment
Performance evaluations are formally completed at the end of the rotation. Ongoing feedback is provided thru out the experience.
Resources
We have several offices and computers for student use. Lunch is generally provided free 2 days per week. There is no cafeteria on site. It is recommended that you bring a bag lunch. Parking is free.
Ambulatory Care---Anticoagulation Clinic and other disease management service
Primary Preceptor
Meegan Schaeffer PharmD
meegan.schaeffer@brainerdclinic.com
218-828-2891
Preceptors
Becky Twamley RPh
APPE Structure
Students will spend most of the time providing patient care to anticoagulation patients. This includes fingerstick blood tests, Coumadin (warfarin) dosing, and education. Students will also become familiar with the many interactions/ complications associated with warfarin therapy. Students may also participate in Asthma consults which include peak flow monitor and inhaler technique and writing up an action plan. Tobacco Cessation consultations are also part of our service as well as general medication consults. There is opportunity for special projects—often involving requests from other health care professionals or patients. Students are given time during the work day to research and complete projects that are assigned.
Student Roles and Responsibilities
Most of the duties involve one on one patient care.—see above. There are opportunities for written and oral presentations to other health care providers and also to patients.
Educational Opportunities:
Noon education conferences provided periodically by pharmaceutical reps.
Other Requirements
There are no additional requirements for entrance into this APPE.
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