Organizing for the Changing World of Donated Medicine Agenda

The agenda for this two day conference has just now been made available.  Read on for more details.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for August 22^nd and 23^rd in Nashville, Tennessee. We'll see you there!

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Overview Agenda

Day 1: August 22
   
8:30 - 9:30    
Why you will succeed in transforming medication access
Participate in an inspirational conversation about why we in the room do what we do and the kinds of transformations we are ready to create.  Prepare together to make this a powerful and exciting event.
   
9:30 - 12:00   
Opportunities in the new world of safety net medication access and use
A continental shift is creating opportunities for medication donations, reclamation, distribution/dispensing, and safe-use.  Hear insights from the leadership voices about this unique moment in time, how they're discovering opportunities in the midst of change, and how we can do likewise.  Participate in shaping a breakthrough movement in medication access and safety, ZERO Waste, MORE fills, and NO Harm.
   
12:00 - 1:00    
Networking Lunch
 
1:00 - 2:30      
Embracing change to create your role in the reformed healthcare system
The movement starts with you, in your current role, in your current organization.  Your impact multiplies when you collaborate with even just one other community partner. Understand how aligning the key stakeholders in your community helps you maximize limited resources and scale your shared objectives.  See the possibilities in linking your organization and your community to national and regional platforms.
 
2:30 - 4:00     
Seven medication resources aligned for an effective care environment
Unpack the advantages and disadvantages of the seven resources for medication access and how the Dispensary of Hope is working to make this easier.  Participate in a simulation of the reinvention of our community-wide medication access system, and come away equipped to turn fragmented resources into a more stream-lined approach.
 
4:00 - 4:30     
Day 1 Capstone
Share insights and commitments from Day 1 conversations and exercises.  Introduce your new partners from the day, and celebrate old relationships that inspire and guide.
 
5:30 - 6:15     
An introverts networking reception at the Dispensary of Hope
See the Dispensary of Hope Distribution Center in action as you meet a manageable number of people.

Day 2: August 23
 
8:30 - 9:00     
Setting the stage for Day 2
 
9:00 - 10:30   
Moving to action in my community
Learn how to set up a donated medication system where you live.  Hear about several methods from an experienced panel who will illustrate how you make this happen in your community, your city, and even state-wide.

10:30 - 12:00
Listening to your external stakeholders
Hear from foundations about why they are investing in bold reform visions, such as ZERO Waste, MORE Fills, and
NO Harm.  Hear from regulatory agencies about how local innovations in medication access are meeting their requirements.  Hear form schools of pharmacy about why they're eager to partner with you.
 
12:00 - 1:00    
Networking Lunch
 
1:00 - 3:00      
Leaving in action
Craft your specific, localized plan to implement
ZERO Waste, MORE Fills, and NO Harm.  Share your commitments to gain courage, inspire others and leave with partners.
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