Implement Medication Tracking Technology

• November 2020
• David Aguero, PharmD, MSTL, dPLA
• Cindy Brasher, PharmD, MS, BCPS

Medication turnaround time is the interval from the time a medication order is written (manually or electronically) to the time the medication is administered.1 Monitoring medication delivery turnaround time in acute care settings allows departments to measure the impact of system and process efficiencies in the context of patient care.2 While medication tracking technology can focus on both patient-specific... Read more

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Ensuring Safety in the IV Process

• November 2020
• Patricia C. Kienle, RPh, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP

Q&A with Patricia C. Kienle, RPh, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP Director of Accreditation and Medication Safety Cardinal Health   Pharmacy Purchasing & Products: What are pharmacy’s intrinsic risks in utilizing a manual approach to IV preparation? Patricia C. Kienle, RPh, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP: There are potential error points throughout every step of IV preparation when using a manual... Read more

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Develop a Cleanroom Certification Checklist

• November 2020
• Ashley Duty, PharmD, MS, BCSCP
• Joanna Robinson, PharmD, MS, BSCSP

Recently, The Joint Commission and state boards of pharmacy have increased their scrutiny of aseptic technique, cleanroom cleaning, and certification of cleanrooms. It is not uncommon that a surveyor will spend time examining certification reports and inquiring about results and trends. It is prudent that the designated person who reviews certification reports does not simply accept them as is, but... Read more

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Best Practices to Prepare for a 340B Audit

• November 2020
• Gerald Offei-Nkansah, PharmD, MBA, MS
• Robert M. Rose, PharmD, MS
• Samuel M. Eberwein, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCSCP
• Mark Lyons, RPh, MS
• Mara Pickard, BS
• Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, ACE

Q&A with Gerald Offei-Nkansah, PharmD, MBA, MS; Robert M. Rose, PharmD, MS; Samuel M. Eberwein, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCSCP; Mark Lyons, RPh, MS; Mara Pickard, BS; and Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, ACE   Established in November 1992 by the Veterans Health Care Act and codified as Section 340B, the 340B Drug Pricing Program allows federally qualified organizations, known as covered entities supporting... Read more

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Training and Competencies for USP <800> Compliance

• October 2020
• Caryn Belisle, BS Pharm, RPh, MBA

Q&A with Caryn Belisle, BS Pharm, RPh, MBADirector of Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance, Quality, and SafetyBrigham and Women’s Hospital   Pharmacy Purchasing & Products: What is the process for identifying all staff who could potentially be exposed to hazardous drugs? Caryn Belisle, BS Pharm, RPh, MBA: Whether working in a small hospital or large health-system, identifying... Read more

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