Join us as we dive into 'Race-Based Clinical Calculations Causing Healthcare Disparities,' an essential session from the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition. We'll explore the reasons this topic matters, actionable steps listeners can take to address these disparities, and the unique benefits of attending Midyear for professional growth. Don't miss out on this critical discussion shaping the future of equitable healthcare! The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opin...
Nov 25, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1225
The podcast will discuss optimizing the diagnosis, antimicrobial selection, and duration of therapy for adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the hospital. This engaging conversation will bring the guidelines to life as an emergency medicine antimicrobial stewardship physician and an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist discuss navigating patients from hospital arrival through admission and how stewardship plays an immediate role in the patient care plan. The informatio...
Nov 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1228
In this first in a series, Christi Jen and Holly Geyer sit down with Libby Johnson to discuss the creation of an opioid stewardship program, including the identification of key stakeholders, guidelines to follow as well as initial goals for a newly founded opioid stewardship program. 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...
Nov 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1231
In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Sikora and Dr. Brian Murray discuss the AJHP theme issue on critical care pharmacy practice 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 neither be interpreted as the official p...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1230
Join ASHP host Cindy Von Heeringen as she discusses the 2025 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast and associated Midyear session with Joe DiPiro (Forecast Editor), Rena Gosser (Advisory Committee member), and James Hoffman (Forecast Deputy Editor). The 2025 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast will be published in AJHP in December in conjunction with the Midyear session. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as...
Nov 13, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1222
This podcast is part of a series unpacking harmful PBM practices. The series will inform listeners about PBMs’ influence over nearly all aspects of patient care and the profession of pharmacy. The series will also identify key resources and strategies enabling pharmacy professionals to engage in effective advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful PBM reform. In this episode, we look at the rise of so-called “PBM Group Purchasing Organizations” – affiliated entities recently established by each of t...
Nov 12, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1227
In celebration of Veterans Day 2024, @ASHP Official is highlighting three pharmacist members who volunteered to join the military in service to our Nation. In this episode, we speak with Peter Bulatao, Aaron Middlekauff, and Ryan Lampien about their stories, reflections, and perspectives on how their military experience helped shape their careers, lives, and their sense of paying it forward to provide an inspiration for others. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opi...
Nov 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1221
In this episode, we discuss the safety and efficacy of administering undiluted levetiracetam via IV push as well as the considerations for incorporating this practice into pharmacy and nursing workflows. 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 ...
Nov 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1224
ASHP’s Senior education director, Cindy von Heeringen is joined by Dr. Alex Infante, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and Dr. Jennie Jarrett, Director of Science and Drug Policy at the American Medical Association as they discuss their upcoming Midyear session that focuses on the ability of pharmacists to use available resources and strategies to positively impact patient care by overcoming barriers in the implementation and utilization of harm reduction services. The inf...
Nov 04, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1219
Emergency medicine organizations have declared that racism is a public health crisis. Our panelists will discuss treatment inequities identified within emergency and prehospital medicine, populations at risk of discrimination, and research opportunities to further describe our current state and future opportunities. 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 ...
Oct 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1217
ASHP welcomes Dr. Kate Cozart, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Primary Care, PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Dr. Amy Henneman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Belmont University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as they join Senior Education Director Cindy von Heeringen for a chat about their upcoming midyear session focused on professional identity formation as a strategy to prevent burnout for both pharmacists and technicians. The i...
Oct 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1218
This podcast will focus on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) impacts inpatient pharmacy practice. We will focus on current technologies and future applications of generative AI in this space. 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...
Oct 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1223
This podcast discusses the two models of infusion services to facilitate outpatient and home health care, and the care benefits and challenges associated with therapy. A patient care goal is to enhance the care experience and best streamline infusion therapy through a modality that is most efficient, while equally safe, and less disruptive to day-to-day activities. Health-systems have developed strategies for optimizing a balance between the use of home infusion and hospital outpatient infusion ...
Oct 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1216
Community health Workers play a role in improving health outcomes and public health by connecting patients with community resources. In this podcast episode, we discuss key takeaways from a research project evaluating the impact of interprofessional collaboration with community health workers on pharmacy students’ knowledge of social determinants of health. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are n...
Oct 21, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1220
John Arnold, PhD, RPh , Director of Non-Degree Programs at Samford University and Matt Rewald, BS, CPhT, DPLA Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the Mayo Clinic, join ASHP host Cindy von Heeringen, Senior Education Director on the National Meetings team to discuss their upcoming Midyear session, Empowering Tomorrow's Pharmacy Technicians: Fostering Partnerships with Academia to Develop Cutting-Edge Technician Training Programs. The speakers highlight a unique opportunity to augment technician tr...
Oct 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1215
This podcast is part of a series unpacking harmful PBM practices. The series will inform listeners about PBMs’ influence over nearly all aspects of patient care and the profession of pharmacy. The series will also identify key resources and strategies enabling pharmacy professionals to engage in effective advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful PBM reform. In this episode, we look at how insurers leverage practices restricting acquisition and administration of infused medications to steer patient...
Oct 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1213
We all know what antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is, but implementation in the community pharmacy space is something that is still developing. This podcast episode will empower listeners to recognize that there are small things that they can do to improve AMS in the community setting. The episode will also discuss how the Centers of Disease Control's core elements of outpatient AMS apply to practitioners in a community pharmacy setting. The information presented during the podcast reflects solel...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1214
Join us for an insightful episode where experts Brian W. Gilbert, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS, Lance Ray, PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS, and Ruben D. Santiago, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS discuss an upcoming educational session at the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition focused on the current state of illicit drug use in the United States. The session will cover both nonpharmacological and pharmacological management strategies, offering valuable insights for pharmacists via engaging case-based scenarios. D...
Oct 07, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1212
In anticipation of the 2024 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP as she interviews Jared White, manager, pharmacy data analytics at UCSF and Ben Michaels, data science pharmacist at UCSF Medical Center at UCSF as they discuss their upcoming sessions AI for Pharmacy Leaders, Part 1 and Part 2. They will provide background information and forward-facing strategies expressly curate...
Oct 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1208
Part 2 of this podcast series discusses the background for current barcode formats used on medication packages. Our speakers provide insight into regulations currently affecting barcoding practices, as well as changes that are needed for the future. 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...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1210
Join us for an insightful episode featuring an expert speaker, Megan Adelman, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS, CDCES from the upcoming Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition. She will explore generational differences in the pharmacy workforce, offer strategies for precepting the newest generation, and highlight the unique skills and perspectives they bring to the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to foster collaboration across generations in your pharmacy practice! The information presented du...
Oct 02, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1211
In anticipation of the 2024 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP as she interviews Denise Scarpelli, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at University of Chicago to discuss the upcoming session, How Strong is Your Bench? Developing Future Pharmacy Leaders with Strategic Succession Planning. Denise will give an overview of the session design and share a bit of her own story...
Oct 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1209
Join a conversation about unique education planned for a needed and sensitive topic at the upcoming conference for pharmacy leaders. Bill Kernan, a seasoned leader is joined by health system HR professional Adriana Ciltara as they give a preview of the program. 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 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1206
In this episode, the team from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to discuss their award-winning submission to the ASHP Best Practices. They will share how their program demonstrated improvements in opioid utilization, reduction in medication errors and an increase in patient safety. 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 ...
Sep 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1205
This podcast examines issues surrounding current requirements for barcodes on unit-of-use medication packages and provides insight into the opportunities available for utilizing updated barcoding practices. Speakers discuss what is needed from vendors, federal agencies, and pharmacies to facilitate a change in current practices. 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 comprehensi...
Sep 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1207
In this podcast, Dr. Zoe Karavolis and Dr. Antoine Douaihy discuss the AJHP Practice Research Report, “Pharmacist-implemented intervention to surmount COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in adults with substance use disorders,” 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 cont...
Sep 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1198
Pharmacy preceptors often face the emotional strain of balancing their clinical responsibilities with the need to provide meaningful, constructive feedback to their learners. In addition, they often struggle with navigating learners’ emotions while delivering constructive feedback, aiming to be supportive yet honest in a way that doesn’t discourage growth. Join us at the National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference on October 2-3 to learn more. The information presented during the podcast reflects so...
Sep 23, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1204
Harnessing the plethora of data is a critical success factor for hospital and health system executives and the sources of data are continually growing in complexity and reliability. This podcast will provide insights and instruction from two hospital and health system C-suite executives on examples and lessons learned on leveraging data to improve outcomes and decision making in a multi-hospital health system. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the prese...
Sep 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1203
This podcast is part of a series unpacking harmful PBM practices. The series will inform listeners about PBMs’ influence over nearly all aspects of patient care and the profession of pharmacy. The series will also identify key resources and strategies enabling pharmacy professionals to engage in effective advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful PBM reform. In this episode, we discuss how PBMs have co-opted specialty pharmacy practice to maximize their profits at the direct expense of patients, ho...
Sep 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1201
This podcast will focus on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) impacts outpatient pharmacy practice. The speakers discuss how AI can help augment patient-centric and administrative functions to help pharmacists improve their outpatient practice, both presently and in the future. 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...
Sep 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1202
