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In this curated feature from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter expert from University of Louisville Hospital shares the organizational approach to specialized technician opportunities and advancement within a multi-site health system and technician career ladder implementation, staff perception of change, and re-assessment strategies.  The information presented during the podca...

In this podcast, Simon Taxel will discuss his experience in the prehospital setting with a brand new bupenorphine induction strategy protocol. Additional discussion on analgesia management in patients with opioid use disorder.  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...

From the great clinical content at the 2021 Midyear Clinical meeting, our content matter experts will be discussing managing transition of care in the COPD patient care population and identifying strategies to overcome the challenges that comorbidities present when managing a COPD exacerbation.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informa...

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts share their experiences with advanced pharmacy technicians in the ambulatory care setting. They will also discuss the benefits and barriers for advanced pharmacy technician roles, best practices for training, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and practice models.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the...

In this curated feature from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, the University of Virginia shares the role the Medication Utilization Strategy Team’s advanced technician plays in managing drug shortages, nonformulary management, recall management, and refrigerator and temperature management.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...

This podcast will discuss strategies for reducing implicit bias and increasing cultural alignment throughout the recruitment and selection processes for incoming residents.  Dr. Todd A. Walroth will share some successful recruitment elements for improving inclusion, in advance of his upcoming session during the ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference.   The information presented during the po...

In this sneak peak from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts review the pharmacological profiles of antipsychotic medications, describe their side effects, and how pharmacists can design a therapeutic monitoring plan for a patient receiving these medications.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and ma...

Hospitals that are looking for alternate ways to provide acute-level care to select patients can consider the Hospital at Home program where patients can be safely monitored and managed from their home. This podcast will review the benefits, challenges, and technologies that have been used by organizations that have successfully implemented this service.  The information presented during the podca...

Learn from experts in the field on treatment and management of C diff infection. Topics will include treatment plans and management strategies for our 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 podca...

Specialty pharmacy is a rapidly growing practice area within pharmacy, and has many unique career opportunities for students and new practitioners. In this episode, pharmacy students who currently work at health system specialty pharmacies discuss their roles and experiences in specialty pharmacy. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The infor...

In this featurette from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts compare the toxicities of immunotherapy versus chemotherapy and the timeline for these toxicities to the skin, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, pulmonary and endocrine systems and recommend appropriate follow-up for patients with immune-related adverse effects from endocrine systems.  The information presented d...

In this fun, informative, debate-style presentation from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts debate the use of gabapentin as an agent for pain in opioid-sparing multimodal pain regimens or is it a wolf in sheep’s clothing? The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended...

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.  T...

Hospitals that are looking for alternate ways to provide acute-level care to select patients can consider the Hospital at Home program where patients can be safely monitored and managed from their home.  This podcast will review the benefits, challenges, and technologies that have been used by organizations that have successfully implemented this service.  The information presented during the podc...

This podcast will review the current guidelines and summarize recent literature evaluating the use of aspirin for primary prevention. Additionally, the speakers will discuss how to talk with patients about the use of aspirin in primary prevention and when to desprescribe vs. continue therapy.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informat...

Tom and Jillanne will discuss recent developments in manufacturer efforts to undercut the 340B program, as well as the recent Supreme Court ruling that requires CMS refund 340B underpayments to hospitals. We’ll cover ASHP’s advocacy strategy and touch on how covered entities can protect themselves in the current climate.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions o...

Monkeypox was first detected in the United States in May and earlier in August, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared monkeypox a public health emergency (PHE), signaling increased urgency as the Biden administration broadens the push to contain the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency on July 23, and health officials in many...

In this next episode with the Navigators, Vicki Basalyga sits down with Jason Briscoe, Director of Pharmacy Operations with Discount Drug Mart and Dave McCormick, Division Director, Immunization Division of the Indiana Department of Public Health to discuss their initial experiences with vaccination roll out at the beginning of the pandemic and the best practices they implemented to vaccinate thei...

This podcast takes a deep dive into a student’s perspective on a myriad of residency application topics including reference letter writing, role of the Midyear Clinical Meeting, and factors to consider when choosing the best fit residency. 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 co...

In this podcast we will be interviewing a pharmacy leader to discuss their Pharmacy Technician Training programs at their respective site. We will discuss the structure of their program, the successes they found in having a program, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materia...

This podcast will discuss strategies used in small and rural hospitals to improve medication safety and address barriers that may accompany small sites when implementing safety initiatives. Speakers will also touch on how to implement select ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals and how implementation may look different in the small or rural sector.   The information present...

A conversation with the 2022-2023 Chair of the ASHP Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners (SSPP), Dr. Scott Canfield. Listeners will learn about Scott’s pharmacy practice experience and practice journey thus far, as well as his experiences as a leader in health system specialty pharmacy.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informa...

In this podcast, Matthew Rewald, Tom Woller, and Dr. Mark Sullivan discuss the AJHP CPO Perspective, “Stabilizing the Pharmacy Technician Workforce as an Imperative for the Chief Pharmacy Officer,” 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 inte...

This podcast will explore palliative care as a specialty and why and how all pharmacists should incorporate palliative care principles into their 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...

This podcast will discuss how to incorporate project management principles for student precepting.  Dr. Kathryn Sawyer will share validated project management tools applicable to pharmacy education, in advance of her upcoming session during the ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference.    The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...