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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: New Year, New Subvariants- COVID Therapeutics in 2023

Faculty from our Summer 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 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.

Technician Topics: ASHP Pharmacy Technician Shortage Survey: Reflections from the Pharmacy Technician Forum and Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Executive Committees: Part 1

ASHP conducted two surveys in late 2021 better understand how ASHP can promote technician development through the advancement of patient care roles and increased responsibilities, and address recruitment and retention issues within the technician workforce. Executive Committee Members of the Pharmacy Technician Forum and Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders met during the 2022 ASHP Summer Meetings in Phoenix, AZ to reflect on the key findings identified from these surveys. 

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 Ambulatory Care Practitioners (2022) – Mollie Ashe Scott

In this Pharmacy Leadership Episode, Melanie Smith sits down with the Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners 2022 Awardee, Mollie Ashe Scott, to discuss what membership within the Section and ASHP means to her and how it has helped her 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: 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.

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.

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.