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Strategic Priorities

2025-2028

MISSION

To advance the profession of health-system pharmacy in the state of Utah by promoting excellence through advocacy, collaboration, education, and innovation.

VISION

USHP inspires health-system pharmacists and technicians to be leaders in advancing pharmacy practice, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare.

VALUES

USHP members will promote excellence in the work we do, collaboration across groups, life-long learning, mutual respect, and patient-centered care.

Advocacy

Advocate for laws, regulations, and standards that improve patient care and promote the pharmacy profession


  • Empower USHP members to communicate with local officials and legislators
  • Leverage a lobbyist to champion health-system pharmacy- specific needs
  • Expand advocacy efforts beyond the legislative session
  • Advocate for Pharmacy Practice Act updates that promote health-system pharmacy

Collaboration

Build multidisciplinary relationships and promote teamwork within the pharmacy profession in Utah


  • Grow and retain an active, pharmacist and technician membership base
  • Support in-person and online networking opportunities
  • Expand the use of social media to provide timely and relevant communication with members
  • Improve partnerships and engagement with other healthcare and patient groups

Education

Provide high-quality, engaging educational programming that supports professional development


  • Create novel, members-only content that supports the educational needs of the Utah pharmacy workforce
  • Optimize and expand accredited programming for internal and external groups
  • Participate in local and national campaigns that promote USHP and the pharmacy profession

Innovation

Advance the practice of pharmacy through new initiatives and continuous improvement efforts


  • Optimize the structure of USHP to ensure long-term viability and relevance within the State
  • Develop programs that support the important role that technicians play in health- system pharmacy
  • Champion innovative efforts of local health-systems and help spread best practices