These can be refurbished to almost-new condition relatively inexpensively. Establish a budget for remodeling early on and stick to it as closely as possible. One can easily be exorbitant and spend a lot of money, and not be any better off than if a basic retooling of a small area was completed. Once a service or disease state management program has been developed, the training and education obtained, and the environment created, the next step is to outline the process of how you will enroll and care for your patients. This process must be well-defined, and policies and procedures are necessary so the care is consistent from patient to patient, regardless of the provider.
Every pharmacist has at least one physician with whom they have an excellent relationship.
This may be the pharmacist's personal physician or another practitioner in the community. Find one physician with whom you can schedule an appointment to discuss your new program. Describe what you do in terms of being an adjunct to the physician, not a competitor. It is important to make the distinction so you are there as an ally, supporting the team approach to patient care. Ask not only if he or she would be interested in referring patients to you, but if they are interested in you referring patients to them.