Lebanon VA Medical Center Pharmacy Leader Receives National Recognition
PRESS RELEASE
May 23, 2023
Lebanon , PA — Paul Carnes, PharmD, MS, CPEL, FACHE, Chief of Pharmacy at Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC), was one of 27 pharmacy leaders who recently received the Certified Pharmacy Executive Leader Services Management (CPELSM) credential from the American Society of Health- System Pharmacists (ASHP).
The CPELSM recognizes commitment to achieving and maintaining excellence in professionalism, leading people, leading the pharmacy enterprise, and leading within and across complex healthcare systems.
Launched in 2021 and the first of its kind in pharmacy leadership, the CPELSM acknowledges the unique expertise of pharmacy executive leaders. To be recognized, pharmacists must have a minimum of five years of progressive and sustained leadership experience, including significant managerial oversight in a healthcare organization resulting in advancing pharmacy practice and positive patient outcomes. Candidates also complete a 4-day capstone at ASHP headquarters to demonstrate validated CPEL competencies.
More information about the credential and the full list of recipients are available at
https://www.ashp.org/professional-development/cpel/cpel-capstones-rosters/may-2023-capstone-roster.
About ASHP
ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing 60,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. For over 80 years, ASHP has championed innovation in pharmacy practice, advanced education and professional development, and served as a steadfast advocate for members and patients. In addition, ASHP is the accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training programs and provides comprehensive resources to support pharmacy professionals through every stage of their careers. For more information, visit ashp.org and ASHP’s consumer website, safemedication.com.