This episode provides an overview of treatment options for acute pain in patients taking buprenorphine and how pharmacists can provide optimal care for patients. 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 interpreted as the official policies of AS...
Jul 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 715
There are a wide variety of student internship programs across the country. This podcast, hosted by the New Practitioners Forum, focuses on unique summer internship programs and shares advice for practitioners to consider when establishing or enhancing internship programs at their institution. 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 thi...
Jul 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 718
We speak with three pharmacy leaders that have organizational responsibility for pharmacy and other clinical service lines. This is a growing phenomenon in healthcare and this podcast episode shares their insights and learnings with managing additional service lines. 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 th...
Jul 18, 2022•24 min•Ep. 717
This episode features a conversation with Alsean Bryant, an HIV pharmacy specialist with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Listeners will learn about his thriving pharmacy practice as well as his work with national recording artists, a professional football team, and mentees. Alsean will share how he is able to explore all of his interests and leave a lasting impact on the community. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and mat...
Jul 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 714
This podcast features excerpts from the presentation at the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting where Bryan McCarthy and Lalita Prasad-Reddy discuss the effects of work-related stress on productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify methods that can prevent occupational burnout in the pharmacy department. 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 inf...
Jul 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 711
In this podcast we discuss the development of an innovative partnership model between a department of pharmacy within a health system and an external community pharmacy network. 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 interpreted as the officia...
Jul 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 709
Chronic pain is one of the main reasons patients seek medical care in the United States. Cannabis is being investigated as an alternate to opioid therapy due the potential to decrease opioid requirements and a better safety profile compared to opioids. This session will review cannabis use as an analgesic and highlight the pharmacist consultative role in cannabis education for pain. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and ma...
Jul 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 705
In this podcast, we will discuss how artificial intelligence machine learning, data science and analytics are being incorporated into pharmacy education and how pharmacists can be better prepared to enter the ever-changing workforce. 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 b...
Jul 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 708
Tom and Jillanne will cover a recent communication from Medicaid to the states, directing them to allow providers authorized under the PREP Act to order and administer vaccines to enroll in Medicaid. We’ll discuss what this tone shift signals for pharmacists and how it intersects with broader provider status efforts. 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...
Jul 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 707
The first of many new and emerging long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA ART) regimens recently received FDA approval for the treatment and prevention of HIV infection. The panel discusses LA ART and its impact on clinical 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. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed b...
Jul 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 706
Residency program directors (RPD) from across the country will discuss successful personal and health system resiliency strategies across the spectrum for supporting individual well-being and cultivating organizational cultures committed to mitigating occupational burnout. Content will include members sharing experiences related to individual and organizational resiliency, implementation of solutions, and strategies for self-care. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the ...
Jul 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 704
Listen to our Advocacy Roundtable Discussion with ASHP’s government relations team regarding our top advocacy priorities. This discussion with Tom Kraus, vice president of government relations, Jillanne Schulte Wall, senior director of Health and Regulatory Policy, and Kyle Robb, director of state policy advocacy, provides ASHP members with an inside look at federal advocacy topics impacting the practice of pharmacy. Topics discussed include pharmacist provider status, 340B, elimination of the X...
Jun 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 702
This podcast episode discusses strategies to ensure pharmacy technicians have a voice in pharmacy, associated committees, and outcomes. With the heightened national issue around the pharmacy technician workforce the conversation shares how these processes impacts professional satisfaction, engagement, and retention for pharmacy technicians. 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...
Jun 30, 2022•11 min•Ep. 700
The ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 provides aspiration guidance and is intended to propel changes in pharmacy practice that will have a major impact on the responsible use of medicines. Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHPs) are actively promoting the pillars of PAI 2030 within their chapters. In this podcast episode, we will highlight examples of how to incorporate PAI into SSHP initiatives. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinio...
Jun 29, 2022•18 min•Ep. 699
During this podcast, listeners learn about establishing a professional identify as a new practitioner. Speakers include new practitioner members ranging from new graduates to practitioners with a few years of experience. Speakers share their insight and advice on crafting a professional identity and how that identity can evolve throughout your training and career. For additional resources related to establishing a professional identity, check out the ASHP Professional Identify Formation Workshee...
Jun 27, 2022•27 min•Ep. 698
Safety is at the forefront of all processes in the pharmacy department. ASHP has been a champion of safety since the organization originated more than 75 years ago. ASHP received funding from the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Safe Use Initiative to develop and implement national standardized concentrations for IV. and oral liquid medications. This is the first national inter-professional (physicians, pharmacists, nurses) initiative to standardize medication concentrations with the goal of...
Jun 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 697
Please join us for an introduction to pharmacists career ladders, including their impact and benefits. This session will outline a pharmacist career ladder while providing insight into barriers and strategies for success with implementation. 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 re...
Jun 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 694
This podcast will feature mentor-mentee pairs that participated in the inaugural cohort of the ASHP Guided Mentorship Program. Mentors and mentees will share insights of their experience with the program, reasons for pursuing a professional mentoring relationship, and tips for candidates considering the program.
Jun 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 695
Harms from opioid misuse continue despite significant attention to this public health crisis. Symptoms of acute opioid withdrawal are incredibly disabling and a leading driver in returning to use. Numerous methods exist to palliate withdrawal symptoms and improve the likelihood a patient who uses opioids may achieve long term recovery. 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 comp...
Jun 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 688
This podcast episode is an interview with five speakers recognized in 2021 as ASHP Fellows (FASHP). Fellows provide advice and encouragement for new practitioners in their career transitions, including recommendations on staying up to date with practice changes, professional involvement, and other timely topics such as burnout and resilience. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as,...
Jun 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 690
The field of nanomedicine is a complex and rapidly growing scientific domain. Nanomedicine encompasses a large and diverse number of pharmaceutical formulations including liposomes, micelles, nanoparticles and polymer-drug conjugates. Pharmacists will be provided with a view of the landscape of nanomedicines, critical research gaps and implications for patient-safety and therapeutic efficacy. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informat...
Jun 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 692
For a school of pharmacy, developing a cohesive PGY-1 residency program can be challenging when faculty work across a large number of different health systems. With the growing demand of post-graduate training opportunities, what can these institutions do to help meet that demand? In this episode of Educator Essentials, we talk about some innovative approaches in creating a PGY-1 residency experience utilizing multiple learning sites. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely ...
Jun 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 689
A conversation highlighting updates to the 2021 CHEST guideline updates on antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE). 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 interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any ...
Jun 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 677
From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts share their experiences with advanced pharmacy technicians in the ambulatory care setting. They will also discuss the benefits and barriers for advanced pharmacy technician roles, best practices for training, monitoring, evaluation, documentation 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 compreh...
Jun 08, 2022•42 min•Ep. 687
ASHP has set the vision of advancing pharmacy practice with the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030. This podcast will discuss how Wisconsin Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residents through the Practice Advancement Leadership Team (PALT) collaborated with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) to support Wisconsin hospitals in filling out the PAI 2030 Self-Assessment Tool and raise awareness of PAI 2030. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely t...
Jun 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 686
Shipping for specialty pharmacy patients is becoming increasingly more difficult. Compliance with cold chain and room temperature accreditation requirements, managing lost or delayed items, and managing rising costs are critical to ensure patients are receiving medication in a timely manner. This podcast episode covers current challenges in managing shipping operations and offers insight on how three Health System Specialty Pharmacies address these challenges. The information presented during th...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 682
This podcast episode discusses results from a recently completed pragmatic, prospective, randomized controlled study evaluating a patient-tailored intervention to improve specialty medication adherence. Listeners will learn how this rigorous study design was executed and the significant impact it had on patient outcomes. 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...
Jun 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 679
The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States (US) is entering a new phase with the Covid-19 pandemic. Overdose deaths are increasing in the US and opioid use disorder (OUD) is one of the main contributors to this issue. Naloxone is a life saving medication for opioid reversal but requires timely administration. Unfortunately, due to cost and other limitations such as prescription status, naloxone is not always available when it is needed most. Emergency Departments (ED) and hospitals can pla...
Jun 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 685
ASHP’s Executive Forum on Cold Chain Management convened virtually on April 19 to review the current state of pharmaceutical cold chain management in health systems. The event was the first in a series of executive forums on cold chain management and part of the ASHP Innovation Center’s efforts to influence innovation and digital transformation to advance the safe and effective use of medicines. This podcast explores key takeaways from the executive forum event and the importance of the pharmace...
Jun 03, 2022•12 min•Ep. 684
We will discuss the current FDA-approved first-line NCCN Category 1 treatment options for relapsed or stage IV clear cell RCC, specifically evaluating the various immunotherapy (IO) combination therapies, their clinical application, and considerations for choosing between available combinations. We will also review the side effect/toxicity profile and management strategies for each therapy. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...
Jun 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 683
