Exam 1 Study Guide - Gab’s Quizlet Flashcards
Apothecary
Small pharmacies that bought bulk chemicals to make products
How were apothecaries usually managed?
By families
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
A type of health insurance plan that provides care through a network of providers for a prepaid fee
What did apothecaries do?
Give medical advice
Provide remedies for healing
Sold protective meds & chemicals
Prospective payment system (PPS)
Medicare reimbursement method
Pays a fixed amount for a specific service, rather than reimbursing based on the actual services provided
What are HMOs designed for?
Reduce the cost of medical care while still maintaining quality
What are payment amounts in PPS based on?
classification system for the service, such as diagnosis-related groups for inpatient hospital services
Coaching
A tool managers use to provide employees support, direction, and advice to help an individual or group to come to conclusions on their own and see ways to improve their performance
(Like coaching employees to be better at their jobs)
Pharmaceutical care (PC)
A practice in which the pharmacist takes responsibility for a patient’s drug related needs and is held accountable for this commitment
Variance
The difference between the actual realized amount and the budgeted amount
New employee orientation
Program provided by the hiring manager or staff to help a newly hired employee become familiar w/ the new position and info about the organization
Budget
Financial plan that is used to estimate the results of future operations
Leadership involves the ability to…
Guide, inspire, and direct others
What is the difference between managers and leaders?
Managers use resources and apply ethical principles when making decisions and solving problems
Medication therapy management (MTM)
A service that helps people better understand their medications and health conditions
MTM services
Review of all meds including: rx, OTC, vitamins, supplements
Written summary of the review
List of the actions to help pt track their progress
Education, counseling, and resources
Coordination of care
(We Really Can’t Let Everyone)
What setting can MTM services be provided in?
A variety of settings including:
- outpatient settings
- long term settings
- community dwelling adults
What patients can MTM services be useful for?
Chronic conditions
Take a single high risk med
At high risk for ADEs
MTM services can help patients _______ w/ their healthcare providers
Communicate better
Coverage plans and MTM services
Medicare drug coverage plans MUST offer MTM services to members who meed certain requirements
These services are usually free
Chronic medication management (CMM)
Strategy to help pts w/ chronic diseases manage their rx meds
What is the goal of chronic medication management programs?
Improve health outcomes and quality of life by helping patients take their meds as prescribed
SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
What does setting a solid goal create?
A long term vision for a pharmacy
Helps motivate personnel to achieve the vision
SMART goal setting
Formal process in which you define targets for the pharmacy to achieve
How long can it take to accomplish short term goals?
1-2 months
How long can it take to accomplish long term goals?
Over the course of several months, a year, or several years
(Basically any goals that take more than 2 months to accomplish)
Critical goals
Goals essential for the pharmacy to continue operating successfully
What is an example of a critical goal
A specific % of meds processed w/ a generic equivalent or a lower cost therapeutically equivalent alternative
Solution oriented goals
Goals helping to provide a more desirable business condition or to take advantage of a business opportunity
Example of a solution oriented goal
Establishing a specific # of pharmacist administered immunizations for the pharmacy to provide
Nice to have goals
Goals that make improvements to enhance business
What do nice to have goals usually relate to?
Making activities faster or easier
Example of a nice to have goal
Creating a loyalty program for patrons of a pharmacy or pharmacy program designed to help asthma patients adhere to their med regimens
Types of goals reached with SMART goals
Short term
Long term
Critical
Solution oriented
Nice to have
Individual
Team
What can be considered an indispensable management skill?
Communication
What is the purpose of effective communication?
To deliver a message, influence, and bring about change
Communication is both ____ and ____
Verbal and nonverbal
What are the four elements of communication?
Sender
Receiver
Message
Environment
What is a revenue and expense report?
Defined by a time and provides a listing of revenues and expenses for the business unit
Management is the art of…
Maximizing productivity by using and developing people’s talents, while providing them self enrichment and opportunities for growth
Contingency planning
Development of strategies to address possible future:
- risks
- problems
- undesirable situations
What are exit strategies?
Plans for leaving a position, investment, program, or business
Exit strategies should leave both positions…
Well positioned for future achievements
Exit strategies may involve ____
Succession planning
In exit strategies, what should exiting individuals have?
Personal action plans
In exit strategies, what should exiting organizations have?
Plans that minimize disruption to operations and protect financial solvency
Resources that are managed
Time
Money
People
Materials
Info
Pharmacy care practice domains
Disease and medication therapy management
Pharmacy care services marketing
Risk management
Business management
Patient centered care delivery
(Don’t Push Really Bad Pills)
What is the role of a pharmacy manager?
Serve a multifaceted role
Involves both operating the pharmacy and managing people who work there
What is the role of a direct supervisor?
Overseeing personnel such as:
- techs
- students/interns
- non-licensed and registered personnel
Direct role
Reporting up to someone else, such as middle/senior management or pharmacy owner
Pharmacy managers may also interact w/ _____
Other senior management members
What is the role of administrator of pt products and services?
Ensuring the target products & services needed by the targeted pt, customer, or client groups are available and maintained
As an administrator, a pharmacy manager has to ____ and ___ people on the receiving end of these services
Interact and communicate
Ex. Wholesale distributors and suppliers
Role of colleagues to other pharmacists
Participating as a member of a group of pharmacist professional who may be consulted for:
- mentoring
- training
- education
- advice
What are the managerial sciences
Economics
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
HR management
Operations management
Economics can be considered the ____ and ____ of the production and distribution of goods and services
Description and analysis
What does economics assist with?
Determining optimal mix of capital and other resources to produce prescription goods and services
What does economics help us to understand?
Consumer purchase behavior
Finance
The study of investments and how people and business acquire, generate, and use money
What do finance studies aim to do?
Price assets based on their risk level and expected rate of return
Accounting
Utilization of data to calculate financial ratios to compare business performance w/ industry averages
Financial accounting
Summary, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions pertaining to a business
Management accounting
The use of accounting data for business decision making, devising, planning, and performance of the production
Marketing
The action or business of promoting and selling products or services and includes decisions around product/service pricing, placement, and promotion
What does marketing examine?
The concept of transactional exchanges between 2+ parties
Human resource management
The process of achieving organizational objectives through the management of people
Focuses on policies and systems in a business organization
How does HR management maximize human performance?
By balancing fair and equitable treatment to promote effective work environments
(HR is there to make sure you’re being treated right but only because they want you to do your job)
Operations management
Designing and controlling the process of production and redesigning business operations in the production of goods and services
What does operations management assist with?
Ensuring business operations are efficient in using as few resources as needed and are effective in terms of meeting customer needs
What does operations management preside over?
The conversion of inputs and outputs
Fayol’s 5 management functions
- Forecast and plan
- Organize
- Command
- Coordinate
- Control
Steps of the management cycle
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
Planning
Predetermining a course of action based upon an organization’s goals and objectives
Organizing
Arranging activities and resources necessary for the effective accomplishment of goals and/or objectives
Leading
Bringing about purposeful action by others to achieve the desired goals/objectives or outcomes
Controlling
Reviewing outcomes and processes
Then determining what happened and why
Then making appropriate changes or effectively seeking remedy
Levels of management
Self management
Interpersonal management
Organizational management
Self management
Managing time
Managing your own conflicts
Managing your emotions
Setting priorities
Interpersonal management
Includes:
- other pharmacists
- techs
- support staff
- store or health system supervisors
- patients
- families
- other caregivers
- supplier personnel
- other healthcare professionals
*and many others
Organizational management
Actions that affect groups of people
Ex. Policies or any decision that can impact a wide variety of stakeholders
Managing up
The process of working with your boss to obtain the best possible results
Managing up strategies
Clarify roles and expectations
Know boss’s work & communication styles
Provide boss w/ complete info
Be dependable & trustworthy
Assist boss in better managing his/her time
Be positive and appreciative
Disagree w/ tact and respect
360º feedback
Feedback tool for managers
Process allows feedback from all angles (employees, peers, boss)
Definitions of value
The regard that something is held to deserve
The importance, worth, or usefulness of something
The measure of the benefit provided by a good or service
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
A set of laws passed by the congress in 1938
Gave authority to the US FDA to oversee the safety of:
- food
- drugs
- medical devices
- cosmetics
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
1952 amendment to FFDCA that established 2 med categories: rx and OTC
What amendment defined which drugs require an rx and which can be used safely without medical supervision?
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Patient protection and affordable care act
Established pilots for:
- integrated care delivery
- comprehensive med review for Medicare beneficiaries
- grants specifically for MTM programs
What is now considered a key component in the provision of pharmacy care services?
MTM
Fayol’s 14 principles for organizational design and effective administration
- Specialization/division of labor
- Authority w/ corresponding responsibility
- Discipline
- Unity of command
- Unity of direction
- Subordination of individual interest to general interest
- Renumeration of staff
- Centralization
- Scalar chain/line of authority
- Order
- Equity
- Stability
- Initiative
- Esprit of corps
Directive/autocratic managerial style
Monitoring a team member closely and providing more explicit instructions and demands
Example of when to use direct/autocratic managerial style
A pharmacy team member taking a new responsibility (ie monitoring pharmacy)
Coaching/paternalistic managerial style
Working w/ a team member to resolve a concern or issue
Example of when to use coaching/paternalistic managerial style
Discussion w/ pharmacy team member who feels resentful because they were not selected for a new responsibility
Illuminate why the member was not selected for the task
Supportive/democratic managerial style
Encouraging a team member to identify and build upon them
(So as to gradually take on more tasks and risks)
Example of when to use supportive/democratic managerial style
Working w/ a pharmacy team member who has been given a new responsibility by providing individualized instruction and continuous feedback
Delegating/Laissez-fare managerial style
Providing a team member w/ the autonomy and trust w/ key responsibilities and decision making
Example of when to use delegating/laissez-faire managerial style
Providing responsibilities to the pharmacy team member who monitors pharmacy inventory
Common motivators for Generation Y (1978-1995)
Positive reinforcement
Autonomy
Positive attitude
Diversity
Technology
Communication considerations for Generation Y (1978-1995)
Create a fun, learning work environment
Ask them for feedback and provide them w/ constant feedback
Encourage them to take risks
Common motivators for Gen X (1966-1977)
Entrepreneurial spirit
Independent
Continuous feedback
Creative
Loyalty
Communication considerations for Gen X (1966-1977)
Use email
Provide regular feedback and share info regularly
Use informal communication styles
Common motivators for baby boomers (1947-1965)
Competition
Teamwork
Success driven
Hard workers
Dedicated to a cause
Communication considerations for baby boomers (1947-1965)
Recognize that how they are approached is important to them
Use an open, direct style
Answer their questions thoroughly
Common motivators for traditionalists (before 1946)
Private
Hard workers
Respect for authority
Trustworthy
Social order
Communication considerations for traditionalists
They are private, so don’t expect active sharing of their thoughts
Face to face or written communication preferred
Their time is important - have a purpose and don’t waste their time
What often influence whether the receiver is going to listen and therefore whether the message is received?
The tone of the message
What may affect whether or not you have to listen closer/harder when communicating w/ people?
If they have an accent or not
What involves hearing the message, asking questions regarding the message, and observing during the communication process?
Listening and questioning skills
What does a person’s body language often convey?
Approachability
Receptivity to viewpoints
Opinions
What does body language include?
Gestures
Facial expression
Eye contact
Body posture
Eye contact
Physical contact
Body posture
Body space
Proximity to other people
How does attainment inspire motivation?
Allows employees to work toward both short term and long term goals
This creates a record of achievement and growth
Attainment
Motivate employees by constantly introducing new tasks that build on one another
Belonging
Because individuals find the social aspects of their job to be the most meaningful, you can motivate them by making them feel as if they are part of a larger group
Power
Treat employees like in house experts and frequently ask them for advice
How does the aspect of power inspire motivation?
It will instantly plug employees into what makes them feel motivated because they will savor the chance to offer their opinions and see that you take them seriously
Independence
Provide clear goals and allow these employees to find the best way to produce results
Respect
Recognize employees contributions and acknowledge the value of their opinions
Give them time to express their perspectives and do not interrupt them while they are talking
Equity
Take care to be fair when making decisions about your staff’s:
- work schedules
- job titles
- scope of responsibilities
- pay
- benefits
To ensure there are no hints of inequities
Relative value theorem
Predicts that nay professional service must have potential for generating a high PV in the minds of potential buyers if it is to succeed in the workplace
What is the equation for relative values theorem?
P + S x PV = RV
Price (P)
Cost includes monetary and nonmonetary factors (eg time)
Service (S)
Things/features that distinguish a good/service and that which can be marketed
Perceived value (PV)
The actual cognitive perceptions of tradeoff
How well does the good/service meet emotional, mental, physical, cultural needs
How well does it project the image I want to project
How satisfactory has my experience been
Leadership definition
An act of instance of leading, guiding, or providing direction
Formal leadership
Formal power and authority bestowed through organization
Informal leadership
Create and articulate compelling visions of the future to achieve success, but do so without the power and authority granted to formal leaders
Professionalism
The standards, behaviors, and character of an individual engaged in tasks related to their work/profession
Includes honor, integrity, and respect
Catabolic leadership can be described as
Breakdown of complex molecules
Anabolic leadership can be described as
Build up or creation of molecules
Skills that leaders share
Clear, guiding vision
Passion
Integrity
Trust
Curiosity
Calculated risk taking
Top down leadership
Autocratic or hierarchal
Bottom up leadership
Participatory or servant
Leadership across those in an organization
Collaboration or democratic
Affiliative leadership style
Forging relationships, team building
Autocratic/hierarchal leadership style
Independent decision making
Democratic/collaboration leadership style
Facilitate input from members of organization
Laissez-faire leadership style
Provide resources, but little decision
Transformational leadership style
Use societal and spiritual values to bolster performance and motivation
Servant leadership style
Meet the needs of those they lead and help them grow
Kotter’s 8 steps to create transformative change
Establish
Build
Develop
Communicate
Remove
Generate
Consolidate
Create
Establish
Establish a sense of urgency
Build
Build the guiding coalition
Develop
Develop a vision and strategy
Communicate
Communicate the change vision
Remove
Remove barriers to empower broad-based action
Generate
Generate short term wins
Consolidate
Consolidate wins and produce more change
Create
Create a new organizational culture
Emotional intelligence
The ability/capacity to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself and others
What aspects are involved in emotional intelligence?
Self awareness
Self regulation
Self motivation
Relationship management
Empathy
Self awareness
Be aware of your emotions as they arise
Self regulation
Manage your impulses, soothe yourself, and respond appropriately
Self motivation
- Delay gratification
- Stay motivated and persistent in face of setbacks
Empathy
Understand other’s feelings, needs, wants, and concerned
Relationship management
Manage other’s emotions
Organize groups
Negotiate solutions
What are hallmarks of self-awareness?
Self confidence
Realistic self assessment
Self deprecating sense of humor
What are hallmarks of self regulation?
Trustworthiness and integrity
Comfort w/ ambiguity
Openness to change
Motivation
A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status
A propensity to pursue goals w/ energy and persistence
Hallmarks of motivation
- Strong drive to achieve
- Optimism, even in the face of failure
- Organizational commitment
Hallmarks of empathy
Expertise in building & retaining talent
Cross cultural sensitivity
Service to clients and customers
Hallmarks of social skills
- Effectiveness in leading change
- Persuasiveness
- Expertise in building and leading teams
What are some characteristics of a high performing team?
Mutual trust
Good communication
Effective leadership
External support
Internal support
Negotiating skills
Clear goals
Unified commitment
What are the 5 dysfunctions of a team?
Inattention to results
Avoidance of accountability
Lack of commitment
Fear of conflict
Absence of trust
Inattention to results
Status and ego
Avoidance of accountability
Low standards
Lack of commitment
Ambiguity
Fear of conflict
Artificial harmony
Absence of trust
Invulnerability
3 origins of authority
Traditional
Bureaucratic
Charismatic
Traditional authority
Customs and traditions
Bureaucratic authority
Based on rules or established laws
Charismatic authority
Based on power/persuasion and personal magnetism
What are the 5 sources of power?
Legitimate power
Reward power
Coercive power
Expert power
Referent power
Reward power
Based on ability to provide material/non-material inducements
Legitimate power
Based on followers’ perception that leader has the right to lead
Expert power
Based on individual’s knowledge and expertise
Referent power
Based on personal charm/appeal and followers’ desire to emulate
Coercive power
Based on ability to threaten & punish
Several common characteristic that true leaders have
- Ability to articulate a compelling vision
- Passion
- Integrity
- Encouragement
- Curiosity, daring, taking calculated risks
Level 1 of collins hierarchy of executive behaviors
Individuals make contributions independently
Level 2 of collins hierarchy of executive behaviors
People who work well in team settings
Level 3 of collins hierarchy of executive behaviors
Competent managers
Level 4 of collins hierarchy of executive behaviors
Classic definition of a leader
Level 5 of collins hierarchy of executive behaviors
Executive leader driven by goals
What trait is shown by someone who acts assertively?
Competent
What trait is shown by someone who admits their mistakes?
Cooperative
What trait is shown by someone who challenges the status quo?
Credible
What trait is shown by someone who communicates well?
Decisive
What trait is shown by someone who delegates, entrusts, and empowers?
Diplomatic
What trait is shown by someone who demonstrates integrity?
Emotionally stable
What trait is shown by someone who encourages?
Innovative
What trait is shown by someone who listens?
Optimistic
What trait is shown by someone who makes others feel important?
Passionate
What trait is shown by someone who negotiates successfully?
Persuasive
What trait is shown by someone who provides good direction?
Responsible
What trait is shown by someone who resolves conflict?
System thinker
What trait is shown by someone who stays involved?
Visionary
Level 5 leaders
More focused on the organization or cause than self
Driven by goals, not recognition/fortune/power
Exhibit many possible leadership styles
What is critical to successful patient and workplace communication?
Respect
What does the sender and receiver model include?
A sender and receiver
Sender
Person who conveys the message using words and non-verbal cues
Receiver
Person who decodes the words and cues to interpret the messages
Then become the sender by giving feedback on the message
What does each individual bring to a situation?
Knowledge
Experience
Culture
Communication skills
What occurs when both the sender and the receiver interpret the meaning of the message in the same way?
Effective communication
Face to face communication incorporates 3 elements
Words
Tone of voice
Body language
What are the 3 Vs?
Verbal
Voice
Visual
What occurs when a person says one thing, but their body language, tone, or other nonverbal cues suggest something different?
Mixed messages
What can influence verbal message reception?
Voice rate
Volume
Intonation
Pitch
Nonverbal communication may account for more than ___% of the way messages are received
90%
Barriers to effective communication
Physical barriers
Status differentials
Time constraints
Word choices
Cultural and gender related differences
Why can active listening be difficult?
The difference in the amount of material people can understand vs the amount people can speak
You can understand more than someone can speak, so your mind has room to wander
What affects active listening?
Speaker
Settings
Styles
Subject
What are some techniques that show an employee that you are listening?
Let the employee know you hear the question — both the emotion and the content
Probe/ask questions to clarify info presented
Advise to provide comments
Paraphrase to describe what the person is saying
Provide empathetic response
Use nonverbal communication
Active voice
When the subject is performing the action
When is it useful to use an active voice?
When an action is being required
In letters, email policies/procedures, other communication forms
Passive voice
When the subject is acted upon
When is it useful to use a passive voice?
When you do not want to assign blame
Who may have specifically did something
Communicate bad news
Medium
Channel through which messages pass
What are examples of mediums?
Memos
Emails
One on one exchanges
Written
(MEOW)
Best practices for professional texts
Keep them short
Offer another level of service
Focus on building relationships first
Be personal
Limit frequency and ensure quality content
Do not reply w/ one word
Provide relevant content
Set boundaries
Offer short answer options
Impart value
Ensure that other individuals opt in
Four key rules for developing a presentation
Remember that you are telling a story or asking for something
Less is more
Style and formatting are key
Tell them what you care going to say and then tell them what you have to say
Nonverbal key elements
Posture
Facial expression
Eye contact
Gestures
Touch
What are some strengths of nonverbal communication?
Can convey emotions and attitudes more effectively than words alone
Can reinforce or contradict verbal communication
Can communicate messages when verbal communication is not possible/appropriate
Can enhance interpersonal relationships & rapport
Can be used to provide feedback to others
Weakness of nonverbal communication
Can be misinterpreted or misunderstood because it is often implicit and not explicit in style
Can be influenced by cultural or personal differences, leading to intercultural miscommunication
Can be used to deceive or manipulate others due to its often ambiguous nature
Can create discomfort or awkwardness in some situations
Can be unintentionally distracting and unprofessional
Strengths of verbal communication
Can convey complex ideas and emotions effectively through tones of voices, pitch, and urgency
When face to face, it allows immediate feedback and clarification
Tailored to the audience
Can enhance interpersonal relationships and bonding
Can be used to persuade or influence others
Central to culture building
Weakness of verbal communication
Can be misunderstood or misinterpreted
Tone, pitch, and volume of voice may unintentionally change the message being delivered
Can be influenced by linguistic differences even within one culture
Poor language proficiency and the presence of speech impediments
Ambient noise can easily obscure the message
Prone to misremembering
Strengths of visual communication
Quickly communicates complex information and relationships between ideas
Captures attention especially when good color combos are used
Easier to understand than words alone
Can evoke emotions and inspire actions
Enhances comprehensions
Weakness of visual communication
Can be challenging to interpret at times
May misrepresent or oversimplify complex concepts
Can be time consuming and costly to create
Not ideal for conveying sensitive or detailed messages
Can be distracting or overwhelming
Strengths of written communication
High accuracy
Clarity
Efficient
Weakness of written communication
Lack of emotion
Delay in communication
Misinterpretation
Barriers of communication
Gender
Emotional
Language
Status
Cultural
Organizational
Semantic
Inattention
Physical
Personal
Poor culture within the organization causes
- Stringent rules
- Over regulations
- Status relationships
- Complexity and inadequate facilities
- Lack of opportunity for growth & improvement
- Heavy on management
Internal and external environments when it comes to organizational barriers
Lack of appropriate workspace
Poor lighting
Staff shortages
Outdates equipment
Noise
Separation of employees
8 tips for active listening
Paraphrase
Ask questions
Use positive body language
Show empathy
Avoid judgement
Don’t give advice too quickly
Evaluate the conversation
Listening may be enough
Bracketing
Give up the perspective that our frame of reference is the correct one
Miscommunications in texting
Emoji misfire
Delayed responses
Abbreviation ambiguity
Autocorrect chaos
Incomplete information
Sarcastic interpretations
Acronym oops
Time zone issues
Too brief
Misread punctuation
Subject change
Misplaced emphasis
Ambiguous invitations
Multitasking distractions
Assumption of prior knowledge
Overuse of capital letters
What should you do when faces w/ an angry customer, patient, or caregiver?
Stay calm
Validate pt’s emotions
Ask pt questions
Apologize
What does staying calm entail?
Stop and breathe
Silence is okay while you gain your thoughts
How should you validate the patient’s emotions?
“I hear your frustration and understand you did not plan your day around having to stand here and wait for us to clarify”
When asking the pt questions, what should you do?
Use open ended questions
Become and investigator
What does apologizing entail?
It doesn’t mean you’re wrong or assigning blame
It’s about expressing regret that someone is upset
Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument
Competing
Accommodating
Avoiding
Compromising
Collaborating
What are the elements of a collaborative conversation?
Identify the problem
Identify all possible solutions
Decide which solution is best
Determine how to implement the solution
Assess the outcome of a solution
Strategies managers can use to manage a group conflict
Establish protocols for conflict
Equip employees w/ tools and confidence to manage conflict
Screen for conflict competence during hiring and promotion
Refuse to hear arguments until parties in conflict have exhausted the ability to reach a consensus
Establish a conflict escalation protocol
Make process of conflict resolution transparent
Principled negotiation supports ____ and ____ relationships
Productive and long term
What does principle negotiation involve?
Identifying own interests
Seek to understand the interests of the other party
Work together to develop potential options
Evaluate possibilities
Reach agreement that benefits other parties
Problem solving process
- Define the problem
- Analyze the problem
- Develop possible solutions
- Analyze proposed solutions
- Select the best solution given the environment and parties involved
- Plan the next course of action
Conflict
Disagreement through which the parties involved perceive a threat to their needs, interests, concerns
Mutually beneficial compromises
Can be reached if conflict is viewed as an opportunities to recognize and appreciate the concerns of others rather than as a win or lose situation
Factors that may prompt conflict within a pharmacy setting
Heavier than normal workloads
Being understaffed
The introduction of new staff members and/or leaders
Scheduling disagreements
High noise or distraction levels
Introduction of new protocols or procedures
Inadequate understanding of job duties
Impression that pharmacist makes the money but techs do the work
After a med error has occurred
Feelings conversation
Related to emotions inherent in the conflict