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ASHPOfficial

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists©www.ashp.org
ASHPOfficial is the premier podcast of ASHP and the collective voice of our 50,000 members in health-system pharmacy. Through interviews and discussions with pharmacy thought leaders, ASHPOfficial will explore issues related to public health, medication use, and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings. To learn more about ASHP, please visit ashp.org.
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Episodes

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Specialty Pharmacy: MCM 2022: Vax On, Vax Off: Implementing a Comprehensive Vaccination Program in Specialty Pharmacy Patients

In this episode featuring Specialty Pharmacy practitioners presenting at the 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts will share the role of the specialty pharmacist in providing vaccine education and how they design vaccination plans for a patient on specialty medication. 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 to...

Sep 24, 202318 minEp. 1032

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: A New Landscape: Biosimilars in Multiple Sclerosis

Learn from experts in the field about biosimilars in rheumatology and gastroenterology, biosimilar-related terms such as interchangeability and nocebo effect, and considerations unique to adalimumab biosimilars. 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 nei...

Sep 22, 202340 minEp. 1030

Practice Journeys: A Primer on Pharmacist Board Certification

Following pharmacy residency, many new practitioners seek to obtain board certification in a pharmacy specialty to demonstrate their expertise in a defined area of pharmacy practice. In this podcast, board certified pharmacists share practical tips for preparation and maintenance of specialty board certification. 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 dru...

Sep 21, 202317 minEp. 1031

Student Perspectives: Thriving in a PharmD Dual Degree Program – Tips and Strategies for Success

In this podcast, a student pharmacist and two recent graduates discuss their experiences completing a dual degree PharmD program. Panelists explore areas related to time management, the pros and cons of pursuing dual graduate degrees, and the changing role of pharmacy professionals today. 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 top...

Sep 20, 202336 minEp. 1029

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Specialty Pharmacy: Resident Research Spotlight: The Impact of Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Services and Interventions

In this episode, three PGY1 pharmacy residents join us to discuss their specialty pharmacy-focused research projects. Topics to be discussed include the impact of pharmacist interventions on treatment outcomes in patients with hepatitis C, the impact of specialty pharmacist interventions in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and the impact of specialty pharmacy services on medication access for asthma biologics. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the p...

Sep 19, 202336 minEp. 1027

AJHP Voices: Description of patient questions received by clinical pharmacists in the Nudge Study

In this podcast, Dr. Joel Marrs discusses the AJHP Practice Report, “Description of patient questions received by clinical pharmacists in the Nudge Study,” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. 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 neit...

Sep 16, 202313 minEp. 1026

MCM 2022: ISMP Updates

In this episode that features presentations from the 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts discuss the ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Community Pharmacy. 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 interprete...

Sep 14, 202337 minEp. 1025

Therapeutic Thursdays: Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitors

This episode provides an overview of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). We discuss the different brands and models of CGMs available, and how to determine which one is right for the patient. We explore who typically qualifies for using these devices and what patients can do if their insurance doesn’t cover them. We also explain the data that CGM’s provide and how healthcare teams can access and review this information to better inform patient care. We conclude with practical counseling points o...

Sep 12, 202321 minEp. 1024

Technician Topics: MCM 2022: Investing in the Future: Development of a Pharmacy Technician Leadership Residency to Address Technician Leadership Gaps

In this pharmacy technician focused session from the Midyear Clinical Meeting, our speakers identify key attributes of a residency-based learning experience in the development of valued technician leadership behaviors and give examples of an intensive technician leadership residency through the modification of an established pharmacy residency program. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not in...

Sep 10, 202318 minEp. 1019

Informatics Bytes: A Spoonful of Preparation Helps the Cyber-Attacks Go Down: Episode 2: Cyber-Attacks 102: We’ve Been Attacked! Now What?

In this podcast, listeners will hear an interview with a pharmacy leader whose health system experienced a cyberattack in 2017. Discussion will include how the attack occurred, how patient care services were maintained and recovered, and lessons learned from the attack. 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...

Sep 08, 202317 minEp. 1015

Wellbeing and Resilience: MCM 2022: It’s Ok If You’re Not Okay: Supporting Well-Being and Resilience

In this episode focusing on Well-Being and Resilience presentations at the 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts discuss burnout and the indicators and influences of burnout in yourself and other and apply strategies to promote well-being and resilience to minimize burnout. 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...

Sep 06, 202334 minEp. 1023

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Specialty Pharmacy: MCM 2022: Improving Health-System Specialty Pharmacy One Audit at a Time

In this episode featuring Specialty Pharmacy Faculty presenting at the 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our speakers will describe the quality and compliance process for health system specialty pharmacies and evaluate the use of audits to assess compliance. 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 ha...

Sep 04, 202335 minEp. 1018

Medication Safety: MCM 2022: High on Safety

In this episode from the Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, our content matter experts discuss the characteristics of high-reliability organizations (HROs) and how high reliability impacts safety and quality. 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 ne...

Sep 03, 202331 minEp. 1017

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Specialty Pharmacy: Optimizing Patient Care Through Clinical Pharmacy Collaborations

This podcast will discuss the impact that specialty pharmacy has made on their health system and how pharmacy is practiced, focusing on the how different groups utilize ambulatory and specialty pharmacy teams to meet the needs of our patients and our providers. 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 podc...

Sep 01, 202337 minEp. 1020

Therapeutic Thursdays: Virtual Vitals: How to Provide Telehealth Pharmacy Services

Other disciplines have used telehealth in the past with much success and the current healthcare landscape necessitates flexibility & innovation in delivery of care. This podcast will describe how pharmacists have incorporated telehealth into practice and how practitioners can use it to improve access to care. 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 dru...

Sep 01, 202333 minEp. 1016

Educator Essentials: Peeling Back the Layers of Layered Learning: An Outpatient Perspective

This podcast provides an engaging interview with three outpatient pharmacist perspectives on the layered learning practice model. They will share insight into the benefits and challenges of incorporating a layered learning model in the outpatient setting. 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 ha...

Aug 30, 202334 minEp. 1007

Informatics Bytes: Making the Right Decisions Around Clinical Decision Support

The podcast will discuss challenges with clinical decision support implementation, including common problems and solutions to ensure effective and timely implementation. We will cover working with third party data, maintenance considerations, prioritization and governance, and communication strategies to support 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 comprehensiv...

Aug 28, 202321 minEp. 1014

Pharmacy Leadership: Establishing EM Pharmacists Value and Expanding Services

This podcast focuses on how to place value on the services that emergency medicine pharmacists provide and how to use that data to expand services in the emergency department. Both EM pharmacists and their leaders will find this podcast of value when evaluation services in your 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 this t...

Aug 28, 202327 minEp. 1010

Wellbeing and Resilience: MCM 2022: Hit the Reset Button: Mastering Mind SET, HeartSET, SoulSET and SkillSET in your Practice

In this episode featuring speakers from the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in 2022, our content matter expert discusses the goals of emotional awareness and regulation and shares the key ingredients to becoming a reset master in your 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 comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have n...

Aug 27, 202345 minEp. 1009

Practice Journeys: The Pharmacist at Music Festivals

In this episode of Practice Journeys, Juliana Zschoche shares her experiences working at a large outdoor music festival as a part of the Emergency Medical Team. 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 ASH...

Aug 26, 202316 minEp. 1006

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: The (COVID-19) Eris Tour

Faculty from our Midyear Clinical Meeting symposium on COVID-19 in the immunocompromised population discuss new information and recommendation updates that have occurred since their initial presentation. 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 ...

Aug 25, 202321 minEp. 1013

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: A New Landscape: Biosimilars in Autoimmune Indications

Learn from experts in the field about biosimilars in rheumatology and gastroenterology, biosimilar-related terms such as interchangeability and nocebo effect, and considerations unique to adalimumab biosimilars. 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 nei...

Aug 25, 202318 minEp. 1012

Research in Pharmacy Practice: ASHP Best Practice Award 2022: Advancing Pharmacy Practice Through Selection: A Pharmacist-Driven COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment Referral Process

In this episode, the team from the Kettering Health to discuss their award-winning submission to the ASHP Best Practices. They will share how their COVID-19 treatment referral program has proven to be highly successful at addressing several challenges associated with outpatient treatment selection for patients with COVID-19 including fair allocation of resources, patient access to inventory, and drug-specific considerations through a pharmacist-driven and collaborative approach to care. The info...

Aug 24, 202327 minEp. 1008

Therapeutic Thursdays: Unusual Skin & Soft Tissue Infections in Your Emergency Room

Skin and soft tissue infections are commonly seen and treated in the emergency department. While most practitioners are comfortable with the typical infections it is important to consider unusual exposures and environmental factors that may result in atypical skin and soft tissue infections. This podcast will discuss some of these infections that may be seen due to exposures to water (salt & fresh) and soils and how to identify and manage these situations. The information presented during th...

Aug 23, 202333 minEp. 1011

Section of Community Pharmacy: Pneumococcal Vaccine - 2023 Updates

Pneumococcal vaccination recommendations are arguably some of the most difficult to maneuver. With the approval of two new pneumococcal vaccines, guidelines have significantly changed. This podcast aims to discuss these changes in vaccines and recommendations, and provide resources to ensure patients are receiving the right vaccine at the right time. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not inte...

Aug 22, 202318 minEp. 1003

Pharmacy Leadership: Human Capital Management- Optimizing Organizational Work Structures for Recruitment and Retention

Recruiting and retaining pharmacists and pharmacy technicians has become increasingly challenging for pharmacy leaders. This podcast explores strategies for optimizing the pharmacy workforce, addressing recruitment and retention challenges, sharing success stories, and offering practical tips from two hospital pharmacy leaders. 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 comprehensiv...

Aug 21, 202325 minEp. 1005

Technician Topics: MCM 2022: Designing A Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder

In this episode featuring technician focused programming at the Midyear Clinical Meeting our content matter experts describe successful elements of career ladder and share career ladders that have resulted in the retention of 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 comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not b...

Aug 20, 202330 minEp. 999

Hop Topics in Pharmacy: Population Health from the Ground Up: Managing, Billing, Supporting, and Executing

Population health is a growing practice setting within the field of pharmacy. Have you considered becoming involved with population health in your practice? If so, join us for this podcast where we hear from population health experts who have boots on the ground as it relates to management, billing/benefits, IT/analytics, and clinical pharmacy support roles in the field. After listening, we trust you’ll feel more ready to embark on your own population health venture. The information presented du...

Aug 19, 202341 minEp. 1002

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: RX for Success: Navigating Pharmacy Metrics in Small and Rural Hospitals

RX for Success focuses on pharmacy productivity and metrics in small and rural hospitals. We will be evaluating and discussing the differences between quantitative and qualitative metrics, survey results from commonly utilized metrics in small and rural hospitals throughout the country, and metrics that hold particular value to C-suite 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,...

Aug 17, 202319 minEp. 996

Educator Essentials: What in the World is the Difference; CQI, DUR, IRb, and MUE?

Residency programs often provide residents the opportunity to conduct medication use evaluations (MUE), drug utilization reviews (DUR), continuous quality improvement (CQI) reviews, and other research and quality projects. While all of these activities are valuable for the program and the resident, they are not interchangeable. This activity will compare various types of project methodologies, reviewing benefits and opportunities for each. The podcast will also shed some light on how some MUEs c...

Aug 16, 202347 minEp. 1004
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