DSHP Committees
Membership & Engagement
Purpose
- Advance membership growth, retention, and engagement across pharmacists, residents, students, and technicians.
- Align activities with ASHP membership structure and national initiatives.
- Serve as a conduit for member feedback to inform state and national priorities.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop recruitment strategies aligned with ASHP membership pipeline.
- Monitor and report membership metrics and engagement trends.
- Support resident and student integration and mentorship programs.
- Conduct needs assessments to guide programming and services.
- Promote dual membership and workforce initiatives.
Structure
- Chair appointed by Board.
- Members representing diverse practice settings.
- Board Liaison: President-Elect.
- Optional: Residency Program Director or Student representative.
- Meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.
- Quarterly reporting to Board.
Social Media & Outreach
Purpose
- Enhance visibility and communications aligned with ASHP messaging.
- Promote engagement, advocacy, and professional development opportunities.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop social media strategy and manage platforms.
- Promote events, CE programs, and member achievements.
- Disseminate HOD updates and policy information.
- Track analytics and optimize engagement.
- Maintain professional and compliant communication standards.
Structure
- Chair/Communications Lead.
- Members including content creators and analytics lead.
- Board Liaison: Secretary or Member-at-Large.
- Optional: ASHP communications liaison.
- Monthly meetings with increased frequency during campaigns.
- Quarterly analytics reporting.
Event Planning (Programming & Education)
Purpose
- Plan and deliver high-quality CE programs aligned with ASHP and ACPE standards.
- Support advancement of health-system pharmacy practice.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop CE programming and ensure ACPE compliance.
- Coordinate logistics including venue, registration, and speakers.
- Manage event budget and collaborate with Treasurer.
- Incorporate HOD priorities into programming.
- Conduct post-event evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Organize all pharmaceutical vendors for associated events
Structure
- Program Chair.
- Members including CE compliance lead, logistics coordinator, and sponsorship lead.
- Board Liaison: Secretary or Treasurer.
- Subgroups for programming, logistics, and sponsorships.
- Monthly meetings, increasing prior to major events.
- Pre- and post-event reporting to Board.
Technician
Purpose
- Advance the engagement, professional development, and recognition of pharmacy technicians throughout Delaware.
- Support technician leadership, advocacy, and meaningful participation within DSHP.
- Serve as a representative voice on issues affecting technician practice, education, and workforce development.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote the recruitment, engagement, and retention of pharmacy technician members.
- Identify and evaluate issues affecting technician practice across healthcare settings.
- Recommend technician-focused educational programs and professional development opportunities.
- Support advocacy related to technician practice, legislation, regulation, and expanded roles.
- Advance workforce sustainability and promote recognition of technician contributions.
- Foster technician leadership development and participation in DSHP governance.
- Collaborate with DSHP committees, subcommittees, and external partners on shared initiatives.
Structure
- Program Chair.
- Members including CE compliance lead, logistics coordinator, and sponsorship lead.
- Board Liaison: Secretary or Treasurer.
- Subgroups for programming, logistics, and sponsorships.
- Monthly meetings, increasing prior to major events.
- Pre- and post-event reporting to Board.
