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Precepting and Developing Pharmacy Residents during a National Pandemic

Residency directors at an academic medical center will discuss precepting and developing their PGY1 and PGY2 residents during COVID-19. Speakers will share lessons learned during COVID-19 and strategies that will be carried forward to subsequent residency classes. Current PGY1 and PGY2 residents will discuss opportunities COVID-19 has afforded them and resiliency strategies employed. 

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.

ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #3 - Weighing patients and using only metric units

Speakers will discuss ISMP Best Practice #3 regarding weighing patients and using only metric units. This best practice is to prevent inaccurate dosing that can lead to medication errors. The process used at one health system to implement these recommendations will be shared.

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: An ‘As Needed’ Update on Asthma Treatment: Part II

Recent updates to asthma guidelines suggest that treatments may be used ‘as needed’ in certain patient populations. Additionally, newer monoclonal antibodies are providing an alternative to systemic glucocorticoids for severe asthma control and exacerbation prevention. The rapid release of multiple agents and changes to national/international guidelines requires a review of asthma management. 

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.

Pursuing a Career in Pain Management Pharmacy

There are multiple pathways to pursuing a career in pain management. During this podcast, listeners will hear from pharmacists who participate in pain management in different settings and will learn of their different career paths and practice models.  

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.

An Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Productivity Model - Part 1 and 2

In this AJHP Voices Interview, Tyler Vest, Kayla Waldron, and Adrienne Simmons discuss the methods behind the development of their institution’s acute care clinical pharmacist productivity model, providing overviews on the model’s framework, validation, and application.

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.

Leadership Conversations: Establishing a Clinical Practice Site

This podcast episode will review the experiences of two clinical pharmacy specialists as they established their own pharmacy practice site. In addition to transitioning from a pharmacy resident to a clinical specialist, each speaker has demonstrated the need for a clinical pharmacist to medical teams who previously practiced without this resource. The speakers will discuss the challenges they faced and how they overcame these barriers.  

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 and the Rise of a Remote Workforce: Technicians

This podcast will be a two-part series, the first focused on pharmacists and the second on technicians. The goal is to discuss the impact of the pandemic on pharmacy staff working remotely both now and in the future.  

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.

ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #1 – Dispensing vinca alkaloids in a minibag and not in a syringe

ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #1 is to dispense vinCRIStine and other vinca alkaloids in a minibag of a compatible solution and not in a syringe. This best practice is to prevent intrathecal infusion, which can be lethal. Learn how one health system implemented this best 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.

Boosting Vaccine Confidence in the Community

Increasing vaccine confidence within our patients and our communities is critical to improving immunization rates and preventing COVID-19 infections. In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Sarah Uroza about her experiences with building relationships of trust and collaborative partnerships within the community and ambulatory-based settings, to help boost COVID-19 immunization efforts. 

 

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.

Aspiring to be Authentic: Emotional Self-care for Pharmacists

In this podcast, we will define compassion fatigue and explore its components, including unresolved grief. We will discuss ways to recognize, name, sit with, and share the emotions we experience in patient care. We will practice self-compassion as an essential strategy for clinician well-being. 

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.