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About Us
The goals and objectives of Oklahoma Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists (OPHP) are to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse among pharmacists and student pharmacists through education about chemical dependency as a disease.
Our primary objective is treatment and recovery. Decisions and actions by the recovering pharmacist or student pharmacist are not reported to the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP) or Academic Dean through cooperatively working with OPHP.
In the event of a prolonged relapse, our contract with the pharmacist or student pharmacist is terminated and we are mandated to notify the OSBP or Academic Dean.
Our Recovery Process
Consultation and Assessment
The first step is to assess if you need treatment. We only enroll those who need treatment.
Enrollment in Our Treatment Program
Once you’re qualified, we work with you to complete enrollment and create a treatment plan.
Participate in All Treatment Activities
Recovery requires active participation in all activities that are a part of your treatment plan.
Active, Ongoing Recovery Effort
After treatment, you’ll have the resources, skills, and support you need to pursue recovery.
Not sure about treatment?
We get it – You have a lot to lose.
Our program is proactive and confidential. We want to help you begin recovery before your career and relationships are broken.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Are anonymous calls accepted?
No. The caller must leave their name and give specific reasons for suspecting that impairment exists. This procedure serves to minimize the possibility of crank calls and aids in the event additional information is needed from the caller. The caller’s name will remain confidential in all circumstances.
What if the impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist denies any illness?
If there is failure to follow through with the evaluation and recommended treatment, OPHP will make every effort to encourage the pharmacist or student pharmacist to comply. If the impaired individual refuses, the OPHP Board of Directors will direct the Executive Director to issue a report to the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. If there is imminent peril to the public, impaired individual or OPHP staff, a directive from the OPHP Board of Directors can be waived and an immediate report issued to the OSBP.
What happens when a caller reports an impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist?
OPHP will follow up with the caller and if there are indications of impairment, arrangements are made for a professional evaluation immediately. If treatment is deemed necessary the individual will be provided with a list of OPHP approved treatment facilities. OPHP will maintain contact during and after treatment to assist when necessary and monitor the recovery period. A recovery agreement is signed and will allow OPHP to assist in the recovery process. Once that agreement expires and there are no other impairment issues, the case will be closed. If impairment recurs, the process will be repeated.
Where do calls for assistance originate?
Calls for assistance may come from several sources. A call may be by the impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist who realizes they have a substance use disorder, or mental health issue and is seeking help.
Also, calls can come to OPHP from family, friends, colleagues who care for the individual and are concerned for their wellbeing. All calls will remain anonymous to the profession and OSBP as long as no official complaint or legal action has been taken against the impaired pharmacist, student pharmacist.
In these instances, an appointment will be made for the impaired individual with an OPHP approved assessment counselor. OPHP will pay for the initial assessment for the student pharmacist.
Pharmacists are responsible for the cost of their initial assessment. After treatment OPHP will monitor progress in recovery and assist in the re-entry into the profession or respective college of pharmacy.
What are the signs of chemical dependency?
Chemical dependency is a cunning, baffling, miserable disease. Denial is a major factor involved, stopping those with this disease from seeking help for themselves. So often, concerned family members, friends, and colleagues express knowledge that a problem exists, but are unable to identify it. The following Impaired Pharmacist Impaired Symptom Inventory may help to identify the problem and get them the help that is so readily available before it is too late.
- Overwork **
- Disorganized schedule
- Spasmodic word pace
- Unreasonable behavior
- Inaccessible to patients and employer
- Prescription errors **
- Patient complaints
- Frequent absences
- Decreasing workload and tolerance
- Frequent days off for vague reasons
- Taking sexual advantage of coworkers or customers
- Filling illegal prescriptions
- Taking and/or using drugs from pharmacy without follow-up by physician**
- Taking/selling drugs to others or giving them to family or friends
- Often late, absent, or ill
- Decreasing work performance
- “Pharmacy Gossip”
- Incommunicative/unavailable
- Alcohol on breath while in pharmacy
**Early signs
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