Johns Hopkins Pharmacists for Ambulatory Care and Population Health
Overview
These pharmacists are employees of the JHH Department of Pharmacy, but spend time in clinics at JHH and throughout JHCP and provide population health management services for the JMAP accountable care organization (ACO).
Providers can refer patients to the PharmD medication management service for any medication issue, but our primary focus is for face-to-face visits is chronic disease management. This includes adjustment of medications, counseling on medication adherence, and patient education for self-management.
This group also creates “The Medicine Cabinet” publication, which provides medication updates quarterly to JMAP providers.
About Us
Regine Beliard, PharmD, BCACP, TTS
Regine graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and competed residency training at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and the James A Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She is also board certified in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) and as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS).
She currently practices at JHCP Greater Dundalk as shared faculty with the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy.
Her professional interests include interprofessional practice, tobacco cessation, the intersection of HIV and chronic disease state management, the impact of pharmacists on medication interventions in Medicare Wellness visits, and creating international experiential learning opportunities for pharmacy students in developing
Martin Bishop, PharmD, MS, BCACP
Martin graduated from Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy and completed residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also board certified in Ambulatory care (BCACP). He completed a MS in Healthcare Management at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.
He currently practices at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, JHCP White Marsh, JHCP East Baltimore Medical Center, and JHCP Downtown Bethesda and provides clinical support to Potomac Physician Associates for the JMAP ACO.
His professional interests include chronic disease management for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, quality improvement and leveraging data to improve healthcare delivery.
Alona Crowder, PharmD, BCPS, CDE
Alona graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and completed two years of residency3 training at Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. She is also board certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
She currently practices at JHCP Odenton, Columbia Medical Practice for the JMAP ACO, and at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
Her professional interests are diabetes management, cardiovascular diseases, and low socioeconomic and underserved populations.
Caitlin Down-Green, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Caitlin graduated from the University Of Rhode Island College Of Pharmacy and completed two years of residency training at the North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health Care System in Gainesville, Florida. She is board certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and in Ambulatory Care (BCACP). She is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Johns Hopkins University.
She currently practices in the After Care Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, JHCP East Baltimore Medical Center, and at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
Her professional interests include population health, pharmacist provider status, chronic disease management, and mentorship of students and residents.
Heather Folz, PharmD
Heather graduated from Campbell University college of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Buies Creek, North Carolina and completed residency training with Kroger Pharmacy and Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She currently practices at JHCP Bayview and Bayview anticoagulation clinic as shared faculty with the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy.
Her professional interests include health wellness and disease prevention, vaccines, primary care, anticoagulation, motivational interviewing, and innovative learning methods.
Jessica Merrey, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCACP, BCGP
Jessica graduated from, and completed her MBA at, Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and completed residency training at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also board certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) and in Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP).
She currently practices at JHCP Remington, JHCP White Marsh, and at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
Her professional interests include geriatric pharmacy practice, pharmacy student and resident education, and internal medicine.
Maika Patino, PharmD, BCAVP, TTS
Maika graduated from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and completed residency training at the Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey and the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is also board certified in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) and as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS).
She currently practices at JHCP Canton Crossing and at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
Her professional interests include the management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and anticoagulation.
Patricia Ross, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Patricia graduated from Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy and completed residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is also board certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and in Ambulatory Care (BCACP). She is pursuing a Masters of Education in the Health Professions (MEHP) at Johns Hopkins University.
She currently practices at JHCP Remington, JHCP East Baltimore Medical Center, and at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
Her professional interests are management of diabetes and hypertension and education of pharmacy students and residents.
Services
| PharmD Referral Reasons | PharmD Face-to-Face Visit Components |
|---|---|
| Chronice Disease Management: | 1. Brief physical assessment |
| Diabetes | 2. Point-of-care testing for glucose and AIc |
| Hypertension | 3. Assess medication adherence |
| Coronary Artery Disease/Dyslipidemia | 4. Review effectiveness of medication use and assess for adverse effects |
| Heart Failure | 5. Patient education on disease state |
| Post-discharge Med. Reconciliation | 6. Provider patient self-management counseling on lifestyle modification |
| Patient Education: | 7. Provide recommendations to prescriber for medication optimization |
| Use of medicine or devices | 8. Document in Epic, note routed to PCP for co-signature |
| Lifestyle modification and self-management | 9. Coordinate follow-up |
Locations
FAQs
Why should I send my patient to PharmD?
In a 2010 Meta Analysis, 298 studies show favorable results in therapeutic, safety, and humanistic outcomes favoring direct patient care by pharmacist over comparative services. Literature supports improved outcomes in diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, lipid disorders, transplant and many other chronic conditions. Direct patient care by the PharmD is also associated with improved medication adherence and reduced discrepancies. In addition, PharmDs can improve quality and performance indicators which may lead to incentives and reduced penalties for accountable care organizations.
Citations:
- Chisholm-Burns MA, Kim L, Spivey CA, et al. US Pharmacists’ Effect as Team Members on Patient Care: Systematic Review and Meta Analyses. Med Care. 2010 Oct;48(10):923-33.
- F. Isasi and E. Krofah. The Expanding Role of Pharmacists in a Transformed Health Care System. (Washington, D.C.: Nation Governors Association Center for Best Practices, January 13, 2015).
- Avalere. Exploring Pharmacists’ Role in a Changing Healthcare Environment. May 2014. http://avalere.com/expertise/life-sciences/insights/exploring-pharmacists-role-in-a-changing-healthcare-environment
How do I refer patients to PharmD Services?
Please refer to the Referrals/Consult tab for more information on how to refer to PharmD services in-person, regionally, or remotely.
What types of services do you offer and where are you located?
Providers can refer patients to the PharmD medication management service for any medication issue, but our primary focus is for face-to-face visits is chronic disease management. This includes adjustment of medications, counseling on medication adherence, and patient education for self-management. Indirect PharmD services include medication reconciliation, polypharmacy reviews, staff education, and drug information.
Please refer to services/locations tab for an overview of the reasons for PharmD referral, as well as an interactive map for in-person and regional consultations.
Referrals/Consults
- Online Forms
- Epic info
- Referrals
Epic PharmD Referral (designed for clinics with embedded pharmacists)
- Search Epic for 'Amb Consult for Clinical Pharmacy Services' in Order Entry
- Select clinic department
- Select Reason for consult
- Optionally, provide comments
- Click 'Sign'
Once signed, your referral is sent to the selected clinic's administrative staff for scheduling.
Online PharmD Consult Request (designed for all clinics)
- Enter information for patient and reason for referral
- Enter information for follow-up communication
- Optionally, provide comments
- Click 'Send'
Once submitted, your referral is sent to our team's inbox, [email protected].
Resources
- Annual Report
- Clinical resources
- Medicine Cabinet
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]