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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: Prioritizing Prickly Pain Policy

This podcast is very relevant to pharmacists who frequently treat patients or interact with patients in pain. Not all pharmacists are intimately familiar with the FDA’s Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), which is the official comprehensive pain education strategy essential to frontline providers in order to ensure that patients receive and understand the Medication Guides and information regarding safe use of opioid medications.  

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.

Practice Journeys: Career Pearls for Students: Inpatient Cardiology

Undecided about your career path? From clinical to specialty pharmacy, informatics to ambulatory care — the options seem endless. In the Career Pearls for Students podcast series you will hear from pharmacists who work in various pharmacy practice settings to learn more about what a day in the life is like. Take away information about careers you have interest in but never took the time to learn about — you may even find something you never knew existed. 

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.

Experiences of a Pharmacist-led Transgender Men Education Group

Hajer Ibrahum was part of a pharmacist-led 10-session Transgender Men Health Education Group integrating gender-affirming and mental health topics was created.  In the episode, she shares her team-based approach to caring for this patient populations and identifying mental health barriers to receiving 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 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.

Therapeutic Thursdays: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery/Enhanced Surgical Recovery (C.E.)

The opioid epidemic continues to be problematic across the country with increases in deaths from addiction leading to overdose. In an effort to minimize use of opioids postoperatively, the ERAS society developed guidelines and protocols pre-,intra-, and postoperatively to enhance recovery from surgical procedures while limiting use of opioids. Pharmacists play an integral part in the development of individual  hospital protocols for ERAS, monitoring patients postoperatively, and preparing appropriate and individualized regimens for pain management on discharge.

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.

Student Perspectives: The Importance of Student Advocacy

Tom Kraus, Vice President of ASHP Office of Government Relations, discusses with current members of the Advancement of Professional Practice Advisory Group how and why students should get involved with state and federal advocacy efforts, as well as how local SSHP chapters can help their members to advocate for the profession.

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.

Therapeutic Thursdays (SACP): Person-Centered Care for Vulnerable Populations Part 1

This three-part podcast series is a follow up to the June 2022 ASHP continuing education webinar, “Things Not Often Taught in School: Embracing Vulnerable Populations in Ambulatory Care”.  Each podcast series will feature one webinar speaker with additional information about working with the medically underserved, refugees & immigrants, and sexual & gender minorities.  

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: ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals Goal #17 - Safeguard Against Errors for Oxytocin Use

This episode provides a review of ISMP Best Practice #17 recommendations for safeguards against errors with oxytocin use. Speakers discuss how to understand the risks involved in oxytocin utilization with antepartum and postpartum management and describe considerations for implementing such safeguards. 

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: Specialty Pharmacy: Drone Delivery of Specialty Medications

In this episode, Dr. Brittany Meilinger joins us to talk about one health system’s experiences using drones for delivery of specialty medications – including a discussion of their policies, challenges and opportunities related to their drone delivery 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 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 Leadership: A Conversation with Distinguished Service Awardee for the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists Curtis Collins

In this Pharmacy Leadership Episode, Doug Slain sits down with the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists Awardee Curt Collins to discuss what membership within the Section and ASHP means to him and how it has helped him develop as a pharmacy practice leader.

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: Specialty Pharmacy: ASHP Survey of Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Practice: Clinical Services – 2022

The lead author team for the recent 2022 ASHP Survey of Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Practice – Clinical Services discuss key findings from the survey, as well as challenges and opportunities for the future of health system specialty 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.