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Updates in Management of ICU Delirium

Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium is a common and severe manifestation of critical illness. It can occur in up to 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients and leads to longer lengths of stay and increases the risk of mortality. The etiology of ICU delirium is not well-elucidated, making pharmacological treatments difficult to target. This podcast will discuss the risk factors, definitions, and treatment of ICU delirium.

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.

ASHP Standard for Certification as a Center of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice

In this podcast episode, Doug Scheckelhoff, Dr. Chuck Daniels, and Lynnae Mahaney discuss the ASHP Standard for Certification as a Center of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and 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 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.

Assessment of Pharmacy Technician Job Satisfaction in Unique Ambulatory Pharmacy Settings: A Mixed-Method Analysis

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meetings, researchers with the support of the ASHP Foundation share the preliminary results of their ongoing study that looks at satisfaction levels of pharmacy technicians working in ambulatory care. Their research is also seeking to obtain a deeper understanding of variation in the roles of pharmacy technicians in the ambulatory care setting and explore factors influencing job satisfaction and dissatisfaction.

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.

Breaking Outside the Box: Use of Escape Rooms for Residency Interviews

This episode of educator essentials explores the use of escape rooms for evaluating candidates during pharmacy residency interviews. Our panelists explore this creative approach to interviewing as a way to evaluate candidates’ communication, collaboration, and clinical skills, while having fun.

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.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Status Update

A review of RSV burden of disease, changes seen in the 2021 season, barriers to vaccine development, and summary of vaccine candidates currently in phase three clinical trial.

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.

Person-Centered Medication Safety: A National Quality Forum Action Team

As a special edition Patient Safety Awareness Week podcast, speakers discuss their work on the National Quality Forum’s Action Team on Person-Centered Medication Safety. The co-chairs of this Action Team highlight the priority challenges and recommendations for stakeholders to take away from this work. Additionally, they discuss creating meaningful partnerships with patients, families, and caregivers and outlining practical steps that hospitals and health systems can take to implement better person-centered medication 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 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.

Readjust and Refocus: Experiences with the Phase II Match

This episode shares the experiences of pharmacists that went through the Phase II Match. Listeners will learn about their pharmacy school career goals, feelings on Phase I Match Day, and how they prepared and refocused to enter into the Phase II Match. 

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.

ASHP Advantage: Conversation with an Anesthesiologist: Key Issues on Neuromuscular Monitoring and Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal Strategies

Learn from experts in the field on key issues for safe neuromuscular blockade and reversal. Discussion includes Intraoperative neuromuscular monitoring, dosing of reversal agents, and reversal strategies.  

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.

Strategies for Overcoming Site-of-Care Challenges for Infusion Services

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, this featurette discusses the models of infusion services that health systems can provide, the implication of white bagging on patient care, and discusses the best practices in revenue cycle management related to high-cost infusion services. 

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.

Ensuring Technician Voices in Department – Incorporating Technicians in Department Strategic Planning

In this episode, we discuss one of the ways the pharmacy department at Yale New Haven Hospital has ensured technician engagement across their department. Tune in to learn about how technicians are incorporated into strategic planning for the department, and to hear a first-person technician account about the successes with this strategy.

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.