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Therapeutic Thursdays: Topical Hemostat Use in the ED

While the utilization of topical hemostatic agents in the emergency department (ED) is dwarfed by its use in OR, ED pharmacists should have a basic understanding of these agents based on the critically ill and surgical patients that can reside in the ED. This podcast will evaluate the available topical hemostatic agents and their place in practice, specifically from the emergency department perspective.

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: Implementation of a Central Pharmacist Hybrid: Remote Staffing Model at an Academic Medical Center During COVID-19

In the Management Case Study, our content matter experts discuss the need for remote work for a world-wide pandemic, identify metrics used to elevate the sustainability of a central pharmacist stagging work model and describe the elements of a successful remote work model for a hospital or health system.

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: Provider Status for Pharmacists: Lessons Learned

This podcast episode focuses on the journey to obtaining pharmacist provider status from pharmacy leaders in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Wisconsin who have been advocating on the frontlines. Listen in to learn about the growing need for pharmacist provider status, speakers’ experiences, and advice for those interested in getting involved in pursuing provider status.

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.

Advocating for Impact: Review of Dobbs v. Jackson’s Implications for State Law and Pharmacist Practice

In the recent weeks since the Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, there have been widespread media reports of patients experiencing new barriers to access to medication therapies that are seemingly unrelated to reproductive health care or abortion services. During this podcast, we are going to explore the basis of these reports, provide background on the current status of state and federal laws governing access to abortion services, and discuss potential implications for pharmacist practice and patients’ access to medications. Further reading: https://www.ashp.org/news/2022/06/28/ashp-calls-for-patients-rights-to-access-reproductive-health-services?loginreturnUrl=SSOCheckOnly

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 (C.E.): Alternative to Opioids (ALTO) (CE)

Abuse of and addiction to opioid medications continues to be a growing issue worldwide with opioid abuse often beginning with prescribed products in medical care.  Multimodal pain management uses alternatives to opioids to prevent the initial exposure that may lead to addiction and abuse. This podcast is focused on describing the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with opioid sparing modalities and analgesic optimization.  

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.

Educator Essentials: Clinical Practice or Academia - Which is right for you?

The aim of this podcast is to share the experiences and insights of two pharmacists who have transitioned between clinical practice and academia during their careers. Listeners will gain perspective on the roles/responsibilities associated with clinical versus academic positions, benefits and challenges of each, and factors that contributed to the transitions in the speakers’ practice 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.

Hot Topics in Pharmacy: ASHP Advantage: Accelerating Biosimilar Adoption: Conversation with the Experts

Learn from experts in the field as they discuss barriers and key strategies for biosimilar adoption.

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: MCM 2021 COVID-19 Coverage: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Anticoagulation Clinic- A Precipitance for Practice Model Change

During the COVID19 pandemic, primary care and specialty office practices in Michigan were closed or consolidated with laboratory services in outlying clinics closed or experienced a significant reduction in hours. In this episode, our speakers share how their practice continued to see patients during the COVID19 pandemic without any interruption to services provided by offering curbside INR checks and monitoring of INRs remotely while preserving patient and employee safety. Through implementing a practice model that included incorporating pharmacy technicians into workflows and leveraging telehealth visits, ambulatory care clinics can manage stable INRs to better serve patients.

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: Establishing Infrastructure to Develop Pharmacy Population Health and Service Line Payer Engagement

This podcast will discuss strategies to develop pharmacy practice infrastructure in population health and service line settings, discuss options to measure this practice success on patient outcomes, and opportunities to utilize this data in organizational payer engagement.    

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: The Future of Ambulatory Care Pharmacy: Practicing in a Post-COVID Era

Ambulatory care pharmacy practice has evolved greatly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  As healthcare begins to think about life beyond COVID, ambulatory care pharmacists are evaluating their role and what practice may look like as services continue to develop to meet the healthcare needs of the ever growing pool of patients who have experienced COVID19. 

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.