Chad Worz
PharmD, CGP
Chad is currently the executive director and chief operating officer of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). A graduate of the University of Cincinnati School of Pharmacy, Worz developed an innovative clinical practice in a long-term care setting in Ohio and directed the pharmacy practice of a regional, independent pharmacy serving 10,000 long-term care residents. Worz established his geriatric-based practice, Medication Managers, LLC, to educate and serve nursing facility residents, nursing facility administration, long-term care pharmacies, and the public through a comprehensive knowledge of medication use. It has expanded to provide consulting services to more than 600 nursing centers and over 35,000 skilled nursing, assisted living, and developmentally disabled clients in 30 states. Worz was also chief executive officer of RxConcile, a telepharmacy application that connects nursing facility discharge patients with a live pharmacist for education and consultation on their medications.
Safety in Numbers
1. Discuss the aging of America and the impact of changes in demographics on the long-term care industry. 2. Describe changes in acuity and comorbidity of older adults and how medication use, and management will change in the next 5-10 years. 3. Discuss health care by evolving technology that will influence at-home, assisted living and skilled nursing care. 4. Describe what the future of long term care might look like with all of the varied influence like staffing, technology, and medication management.
