ASHP Foundation 2010 Annual Report - 1

Message from the ASHP Foundation Leaders
Stephen J. Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Colgan, Board Chair

The ASHP Foundation’s leaders share the highlights of 2010 with you!

OUR VISION Our vision is that patients receiving medication therapy in our nation’s hospitals and health systems will receive care in a safe and efficient manner, leading to optimal medication outcomes.

OUR MISSION The mission of the ASHP Foundation is to improve the health and well-being of patients in hospitals and health systems through appropriate, safe and effective medication use. The Foundation provides leadership and conducts education and research activities that foster the coordination of interdisciplinary medication management leading to optimal patient outcomes. Emphasis is given to programs that will have a major impact on advancing pharmacy practice in hospitals and health systems, thereby improving public health.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • Design and study of safe and effective medication-use systems • Advancement of optimal patient medication outcomes • Expansion of pharmacists’ direct patient care and leadership roles

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ASHP Foundation 2010 Annual Report

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