A Commitment to Act: CSHP 2015 and the Blueprint for Pharmacy.

So why should you care about these 2 initiatives? Many hospital pharmacists perceive that the Blueprint for Pharmacy is only for community pharmacists, and others feel that the Blueprint has no relevance for them because they already practise in an advanced clinical role. However, many pharmacists face resource and staffing challenges that hinder their advancement, and the Blueprint is designed to help in addressing these issues. In addition, many objectives in the Blueprint are closely aligned with those of the CSHP 2015 initiative. Therefore, CSHP will soon be asking hospital pharmacists and pharmacy departments to endorse these 2 initiatives by signing a “Commitment to Act”. Making this formal commitment will demonstrate that you believe in what you are doing as a professional and that you believe all pharmacists should practise in an advanced clinical way. The vision for practice advancement is here, and now is the time to adopt this vision as your own. This fall, show your support by signing the Commitment to Act on CSHP 2015 and the Blueprint for Pharmacy. Doing so will be your first step in making a difference and promoting the advancement of the profession.