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Tips and Tricks for a Successful Virtual Midyear Meeting - Advice from the New Practitioners Forum

Join members of the ASHP New Practitioners Forum Resident Advancement Advisory Group as they share tips and tricks for Midyear participants to enhance their virtual experience. These ASHP volunteer leaders offer advice on how to prepare for the virtual Midyear Meeting, along with do and don’ts for virtual experiences and interviews.

 

Other resources to promote on web posting:

• Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview / MCM Checklist
• ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Goes Virtual - Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Virtual Showcases - 11/16/2020
• Student Perspectives - Etiquette Tips for Virtual Interviews and Networking During Residency Season
• ASHP Intersections - Tips for Students: Getting the Most Out of the 2020 Midyear Meeting

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Administration, Allocation, And Uptake By Patients And Health Care Workers

Join the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Frontline Leaders Advisory Group as they discuss COVID-19 vaccine administration, allocation, and uptake by patients and health care workers.  Five of the group’s members discuss:

Identifying healthcare workers and high-risk patients that should receive the vaccine first and track vaccine-related data

Working with your state in setting up health systems as a vaccine administration site(s)

• Vaccine storage requirements and how many locations will store the vaccine
• Addressing the issue of determining mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers and how institutions plan administration of employees
• Operationalizing your vaccination process to patients
• Educating medical staff and other disciplines on clinical information about the vaccine
• How to dispel myths and ensure that truthful information is shared with employees or patients
• Pharmacy involvement in the preparation, distribution and administration of the vaccine
• Moderator: Bill Kernan, PharmD. MBA., FASHP, Executive Director of Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Florida
• Speaker: Nathan Ash, PharmD. MBA, BCPS, VP, Acute Care Pharmacy, Bon Secours Mercy Health
• Speaker: Lyndsey Clark, PharmD., MBA, DPLA, Pharmacy Manager, Transitions of Care and Emergency Services, Michigan Medicine
• Speaker: Ryan Naseman, PharmD. MS., BCPS, Senior Director of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky Healthcare
• Speaker: Jennifer Noped; PharmD., MBA, MHSA, BCPS, Pharmacy Manager - Medication Strategy Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Leadership in a Time of Change: Caring for Yourself, Your Patients, and Your Team

The year 2020 has proven to be a year like no other.  From a global pandemic to concerns surrounding social injustice, we have been forced to slow down and conduct a self-assessment on how best to take care of ourselves, our families, and our patients.  In this episode, we speak with Carleton B. Maxwell Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA, FNPhA about his career journey, balancing personal and professional life during this time of change, and his vision for the future 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 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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Accreditation in a Virtual World

Much of the world has turned to virtual communication over the last 9 months. This includes quality and regulatory agencies as well. This podcast will highlight the journey of 2 specialty pharmacies who underwent a virtual URAC accreditation, touch on lessons learned, and provide recommendations for other members.

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Future Pharmacy Leaders: Lessons and Advice from the Editors of Letters from Leaders in Pharmacy

Host Sara White, MS, FASHP,  discusses the latest addition to ASHP’s Letters family of books, Letters from Leaders in Pharmacy: Advice from Pharmacy Leadership Academy Graduates, Faculty, and Mentors, with co-editors, Susan Teil Boyer MS, RPh, FASHP, and Bruce Scott MS, FASHP. In this podcast, the editors discuss how they brought together a group of seasoned and up-and-coming leaders to share their career journeys and lessons learned along the way. The editors also share advice from their own leadership journeys. 

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

A Closer Look into the ASHP Innovation Center

Tune in to ASHP's new innovation podcast series to learn more about new and emerging sciences and the vital roles that hospitals and health-system pharmacy practitioners play in influencing innovations in pharmacy. The inaugural episode, A Closer Look into the ASHP Innovation Center, features insights from ASHP Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Kasey Thompson, Sophia Chhay, assistant director of the ASHP Innovation Center, and Vicki Basalyga, director of ASHP's Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists, who discuss the genesis of the ASHP Innovation Center, focus areas and goals, and how you can get involved.

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Please Mute Your Line: Steps to Elevate Your Communication Style

Difficult conversations, building your team, optimizing patient care and outcomes – what is the essential ingredient? Effective Communication. Learn strategies to elevate your skills in any situation – including remote interactions during a pandemic!

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

A Salute to our Veterans: Reflections on Service to Country and Community

In celebration of Veterans Day, ASHP Official is highlighting four pharmacist members who volunteered to join the military in service to our nation.  In this episode, we speak with Peter Wills, Kaye Dunham, Norman Hooten, and David Price about their inspiring stories and the remarkable journeys they embarked on to become a pharmacist that all began with their decision to enter the military.

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Pharmacy Hot Topics: Standardize 4 Safety

Standardize 4 Safety is the first national, inter-professional effort to standardize medication concentrations to reduce medication errors, especially during transitions of care. It establishes standard concentrations for intravenous (IV) and oral liquid medications for patients of all ages in settings ranging from hospital to home. Hospitals and health systems are encouraged to adopt these standard concentration lists—developed by panels of health care experts—to improve patient safety and decrease medication errors.

 

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Medication Safety: Technology Considerations to Enhance USP Compliance

You are ready to go live with USP <800>—your Hazardous Drug List is complete, your Assessments of Risks are finalized, everyone has agreed on how you will handle these drugs and the PPE that will be worn, and policies have been updated.  Your workgroup is ready to discuss how you will communicate to your healthcare team that this medication is hazardous and requires special handling precautions.  There are several opportunities for communication to consider:  auxiliary labels, transport bags, EHR comments, automated dispensing cabinet alerts, storage containers (including carousels and refrigerators), signs, and other drug information resources.  The following list describes different discussions to have with your Information Technology (IT) team and work group on how to communicate that medication is hazardous.   

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 product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.