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Ensuring Technician Voices in the Department

This podcast episode discusses strategies to ensure pharmacy technicians have a voice in pharmacy, associated committees, and outcomes. With the heightened national issue around the pharmacy technician workforce the conversation shares how these processes impacts professional satisfaction, engagement, and retention for pharmacy technicians.

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.

PAIring SSHP initiatives with PAI 2030

The ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 provides aspiration guidance and is intended to propel changes in pharmacy practice that will have a major impact on the responsible use of medicines. Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHPs) are actively promoting the pillars of PAI 2030 within their chapters. In this podcast episode, we will highlight examples of how to incorporate PAI into SSHP initiatives.  

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.

Establishing Professional Identity as a New Practitioner

During this podcast, listeners learn about establishing a professional identify as a new practitioner. Speakers include new practitioner members ranging from new graduates to practitioners with a few years of experience. Speakers share their insight and advice on crafting a professional identity and how that identity can evolve throughout your training and career. For additional resources related to establishing a professional identity, check out the ASHP Professional Identify Formation Worksheet, developed by members of the New Practitioners Forum. 

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: Standardize 4 Safety: Taking Aim at Strategies for Adoption

Safety is at the forefront of all processes in the pharmacy department. ASHP has been a champion of safety since the organization originated more than 75 years ago. 

ASHP received funding from the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Safe Use Initiative to develop and implement national standardized concentrations for IV. and oral liquid medications. This is the first national inter-professional (physicians, pharmacists, nurses) initiative to standardize medication concentrations with the goal of reducing prescribing, dispensing, and medication errors for patients of all ages in settings ranging from hospital to home. This outstanding program, called Standardize 4 Safety, will have substantial downstream effects on safety, cost, efficiency, and error-reduction. Standardization will result in consolidated/converged product demand from hospitals, and more instances of ready-for-use drug preparations from manufacturers, simpler drug libraries, improvements to automatic drug recognition by infusion pumps, and improved clinical information system data exchange. 

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.

The Ups and Downs of Pharmacist Career Ladders

Please join us for an introduction to pharmacists career ladders, including their impact and benefits. This session will outline a pharmacist career ladder while providing insight into barriers and strategies for success with implementation.  

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.

Propel Your Professional Development with ASHP’s Guided Mentorship Program

This podcast will feature mentor-mentee pairs that participated in the inaugural cohort of the ASHP Guided Mentorship Program. Mentors and mentees will share insights of their experience with the program, reasons for pursuing a professional mentoring relationship, and tips for candidates considering the program.  

A Compassionate Approach to Acute Opioid Withdrawal

Harms from opioid misuse continue despite significant attention to this public health crisis.  Symptoms of acute opioid withdrawal are incredibly disabling and a leading driver in returning to use.  Numerous methods exist to palliate withdrawal symptoms and improve the likelihood a patient who uses opioids may achieve long term recovery.

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.

Ask the 2021 Fellows: What I Wish I Knew as a New Practitioner

This podcast episode is an interview with five speakers recognized in 2021 as ASHP Fellows (FASHP). Fellows provide advice and encouragement for new practitioners in their career transitions, including recommendations on staying up to date with practice changes, professional involvement, and other timely topics such as burnout and resilience.

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: Nanomedicine

The field of nanomedicine is a complex and rapidly growing scientific domain. Nanomedicine encompasses a large and diverse number of pharmaceutical formulations including liposomes, micelles, nanoparticles and polymer-drug conjugates. Pharmacists will be provided with a view of the landscape of nanomedicines, critical research gaps and implications for patient-safety and therapeutic efficacy.

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.

Building a Multisite PGY-1 Residency Program

For a school of pharmacy, developing a cohesive PGY-1 residency program can be challenging when faculty work across a large number of different health systems. With the growing demand of post-graduate training opportunities, what can these institutions do to help meet that demand? In this episode of Educator Essentials, we talk about some innovative approaches in creating a PGY-1 residency experience utilizing multiple learning sites.  

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.