Detailed Site Information
Pharmacy Services
The GuidePoint Pharmacy is an independently owned and operated pharmacy located in Downtown Brainerd. We employ four full time pharmacists and five technicians. Due to our professional hours of 9-5:30 M-F and Sat 9-noon,we have ample opportunity for one-on-one student-to-preceptor interaction.
We service ambulatory patients as well as area group homes and nursing homes. We offer patients services such as blood pressure screening, blood glucose screening and cholesterol screening daily by appointment.
We have both a semi-private booth for simple questions from our patients, and a private counseling room for in-dept consultations.
Because we are a Health Mart “Diabetes Life Center” our counseling room has a networked computer system with all of the latest software for downloading nearly every brand of glucose monitor made. Two of our pharmacists have recently undergone Medtronic insulin pump training. This allows our students the opportunity to learn more about pump therapy. We also utilize the private area for specialty fitting of diabetic shoes and custom formed insoles.
We currently perform MTM services for BlueCross/BlueShield, MN Medical Assistance, Mirixa, and Outcomes. Our students are heavily encouraged to take advantage of our MTM opportunities.
There are housing options available for students who do a rotation at GuidePoint Pharmacy.
Professionalism and Assessment
The student will be evaluated by the staff pharmacists and the preceptor. There will be a ‘mid-term’ evaluation for each 5-week rotation, and a final evaluation at the end of each of the 5-week rotations. The student assessment consists of reviewing their progress toward their individual goals and their overall professionalism.
Resources
We have plenty of off-street parking available and a break room with microwave oven and a full size refrigerator. We have high-speed internet access and areas for students to work independently.
Primary Preceptor
Laura Schwartzwald, R.Ph., Pharmacist-Owner
APPE Structure
GuidePoint Pharmacy patients are offered many programs including MTM, complete adult vaccination program, asthma management, blood pressure checks, body fat analysis, cholesterol screening and diabetes management.
Patient counseling and medication management is a primary focus of their service. This site wants two ambulatory care/patient care or Community students each block. Consider doing rotations back to back or come back for a block later in the year.
Student Roles and Responsibilities
The Ambulatory Care students will be more focused on Medication Therapy Management and will be given opportunities to complete MTM’s either face-to-face with patients at our facility, or over the phone with patients from one of our other four pharmacies. The students will be involved in all aspects of the MTM service from the first research stage until the final electronic submission stage.
Educational Opportunities:
Journal-club in Central Lakes College in Brainerd weekly.
Other Requirements
There are no additional requirements for entrance into this APPE.
Primary Preceptor
Laura Schwartzwald, R.Ph., Pharmacist-Ownerc
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