This podcast explores the ISMP Best Practice #16 recommendations for minimizing risks associated with the use of overrides in Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC). The speakers discuss the pros and cons of use of overrides with ADCs and recommendations to safely implement and maintain this medication distribution process. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive sourc...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min•Ep. 490
Experts will discuss strategies for meeting the several aspects of the ISMP Opioid Best Practice, including: Identifying and documenting the patient’s opioid status (Tolerant vs Naive) Mitigate issues regarding unsafe prescribing and storage of Fentanyl patches Defaulting to the lowest starting dose of long-acting opioids Alert prescribers of pertinent dose adjustments The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are no...
Sep 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 491
In this episode, we speak with Matthew Boyd, Pharm.D. about his career journey and transition from ambulatory care pharmacy practice to becoming a medical science liaison. Listeners will learn about his current role as well as a few of the factors that went into his decision to enter into a non-traditional area of pharmacy practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a compreh...
Sep 03, 2021•29 min•Ep. 489
Pharmacists who listen to this presentation from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting will be able to describe evidenced-based strategies that can impact individual health and wellness, identify resources and tools that can influence well-being in the workplace and select an individual self-care habit action plan to implement over the next 30 days. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended ...
Sep 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 488
As pharmacists, we are extensively trained on the intricacies of evaluating medical literature, but how can we do it more efficiently? In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Garrett Schramm, Director of Pharmacy Education and Academic Affairs at Mayo Clinic - Rochester and Dr. Scott Nei, Cardiovascular Critical Care Pharmacist and PGY1 Residency Program Director at Mayo Clinic - Rochester to learn tips and tricks for quickly evaluating literature. The information presented during the podcast ...
Aug 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 487
Get the Medications Right Institute (GTMRx) believes that through team based comprehensive medication management (CMM) , we can save lives, save money, and restore health through personalized, patient-centered, coordinated approach to medication. ASHP works closely with GTMRX to develop best practices, payment models, and policy to support CMM and to impact patient care. Every good healthcare team needs a good pharmacist to guard against medication misuse and open the path to achieving positive ...
Aug 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 485
Join us for a Well-being Wednesday conversation for our third installation of the financial wellness series. This series is a collaboration with the Section of Clinical Specialist and Scientists (SCSS) and the New Practitioners Forum (NPF) where we discuss areas of personal finance most pertinent to pharmacists and student pharmacists. In this episode, we discuss key strategies and tips for members who want to learn more about investing. The information presented during the podcast reflects sole...
Aug 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 486
In a rapidly changing healthcare system, keeping up with the evidence-based practice change is a challenging task for healthcare teams. Pharmacists have an opportunity to invest in system wide educational outreach to serve as agents of knowledge translation for high reliability organizations. Opportunities to adopt new practice patterns for antibiotic prescribing and address safe medication practices is knocking at the door for your practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 484
This podcast highlights the utility of the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 Self-Assessment Tool designed to help respondents determine how well their practice settings align with the PAI 2030 recommendations. ASHP’s PAI 2030 provides pharmacy teams with guidance for advancing healthcare, patient outcomes, and pharmacy practice through 59 recommendations. The PAI 2030 Self-Assessment Tool identifies areas for improvement and a list of priorities for implementing change can be developed...
Aug 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 483
This mini-series will focus on how to get started in using data to drive decision-making, and highlight institutions with successful implementations. This podcast is intended to provide tips on how to begin selecting pharmacy metrics pertinent to improving workflow and outcomes for front-line staff. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information ...
Aug 23, 2021•26 min•Ep. 482
The targeted medication safety best practice for hospitals #13, eliminating injectable promethazine from the formulary, will be discussed. Faculty will describe the process used at one health system to address this safety recommendation. Hear tips that you can apply to your practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. T...
Aug 18, 2021•13 min•Ep. 480
This podcast will focus on personal financial literacy topics such as understanding retirement vehicles and how to make sure you are on track. This episode is the second release of a three-part series. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be in...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 481
Residency directors at an academic medical center will discuss precepting and developing their PGY1 and PGY2 residents during COVID-19. Speakers will share lessons learned during COVID-19 and strategies that will be carried forward to subsequent residency classes. Current PGY1 and PGY2 residents will discuss opportunities COVID-19 has afforded them and resiliency strategies employed. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and m...
Aug 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 479
Speakers will discuss ISMP Best Practice #3 regarding weighing patients and using only metric units. This best practice is to prevent inaccurate dosing that can lead to medication errors. The process used at one health system to implement these recommendations will be shared. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The conte...
Aug 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 478
Recent updates to asthma guidelines suggest that treatments may be used ‘as needed’ in certain patient populations. Additionally, newer monoclonal antibodies are providing an alternative to systemic glucocorticoids for severe asthma control and exacerbation prevention. The rapid release of multiple agents and changes to national/international guidelines requires a review of asthma management. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informat...
Aug 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 477
There are multiple pathways to pursuing a career in pain management. During this podcast, listeners will hear from pharmacists who participate in pain management in different settings and will learn of their different career paths and practice models. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have n...
Aug 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 476
In this AJHP Voices Interview, Tyler Vest, Kayla Waldron, and Adrienne Simmons discuss the methods behind the development of their institution’s acute care clinical pharmacist productivity model, providing overviews on the model’s framework, validation, and application. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of...
Aug 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 475
This podcast episode will review the experiences of two clinical pharmacy specialists as they established their own pharmacy practice site. In addition to transitioning from a pharmacy resident to a clinical specialist, each speaker has demonstrated the need for a clinical pharmacist to medical teams who previously practiced without this resource. The speakers will discuss the challenges they faced and how they overcame these barriers. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solel...
Aug 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 474
This podcast will be a two-part series, the first focused on pharmacists and the second on technicians. The goal is to discuss the impact of the pandemic on pharmacy staff working remotely both now and in the future. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and shou...
Aug 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 473
ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #1 is to dispense vinCRIStine and other vinca alkaloids in a minibag of a compatible solution and not in a syringe. This best practice is to prevent intrathecal infusion, which can be lethal. Learn how one health system implemented this best practice. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug...
Aug 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 468
Increasing vaccine confidence within our patients and our communities is critical to improving immunization rates and preventing COVID-19 infections. In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Sarah Uroza about her experiences with building relationships of trust and collaborative partnerships within the community and ambulatory-based settings, to help boost COVID-19 immunization efforts. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and mate...
Aug 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 472
In this podcast, we will define compassion fatigue and explore its components, including unresolved grief. We will discuss ways to recognize, name, sit with, and share the emotions we experience in patient care. We will practice self-compassion as an essential strategy for clinician well-being. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on t...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 471
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has required and introduced many innovations and advancements within the healthcare industry, to include the production and administering of vaccines, as well as some long-term implications that will go beyond 2021. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast...
Aug 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 470
This podcast will review notable state legislation from the first half of 2021 with a specific focus on laws that expand pharmacists’ scope of practice and laws requiring insurers to reimburse pharmacists for clinical services. Speakers will also discuss how state efforts fit into the larger national push for pharmacist provider status. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a co...
Aug 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 469
Join members of the ASHP New Practitioners Forum and guest speakers as they share advice for pharmacy students, residents and new practitioners on how to develop your CV to pursue non-traditional career paths in medical writing and informatics. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not bee...
Jul 30, 2021•18 min•Ep. 461
This podcast will discuss the development, implementation, barriers and successes surrounding starting a new substance use disorder clinic. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsemen...
Jul 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 467
Join members of the ASHP New Practitioners Forum (NPF) and guest speakers as they share their experience and advice on how to develop your student and resident rotations prior to the rotation, during the rotation, and follow up after completion T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not bee...
Jul 28, 2021•26 min•Ep. 466
This mini-series will focus on how to get started in using data to drive decision-making and highlight institutions with successful implementations. This podcast is intended to provide tips on how to begin gaining support for data and analytics resources within a pharmacy department. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. ...
Jul 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 465
This podcast will provide listeners with perspectives and case study on effective methods to improve a pharmacy department's team engagement and management of the front-lines. In this podcast, we will share practical examples used at both a large academic facility and a smaller community hospital to improve daily communication, manager feedback techniques, and encourage staff engagement. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information ...
Jul 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 464
Rapid sequence intubation and management of the recently intubated patient is a common scenario faced in any emergency department. This podcast will discuss the role of the EM pharmacist, potential strategies for success, and potential pitfalls and controversies regarding the management of these patients. T he information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug infor...
Jul 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 463
