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Preparing students for introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) can be difficult with only didactic classroom learning. An interactive skills fair can help bridge the gap between the classroom and practice, setting a foundation for successful IPPEs. In today’s episode of Educator Essentials, we’re speaking with Dr. Jacqueline Wasynczuk about how her institution helped revamp and improve...

Learn from experts in the field on key issues for safe neuromuscular blockade and reversal strategies.  Topics include discussion of the current process of neuromuscular blockade (NMB) monitoring and reversal with a focus on the anesthesiologist perspective in the operating room. Cost considerations when monitoring and reversing NMB will also be discussed.  The information presented during the pod...

This podcast episode focuses on leadership journeys of board members of state affiliate societies. Listen in to learn about the speakers’ experiences, tips, and pearls on how to become leaders in organizations. The goal is to support sharing of information with ASHP members to promote awareness of leadership opportunities and to learn how some members have chosen to be involved.   The information...

This podcast episode looks at the health equity research, the impact of the recent social justice movement on this field, and ways pharmacists can bridge gaps in access to medications, resources, and health information.  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...

This podcast episode discusses the impact of systemic racism on pain management. Speakers review current literature and how systemic racism may affect patient care.   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...

This podcast provides an engaging interview with two pharmacy leaders who have really leaned in to volunteering and serving in leadership roles, as well as pursuing Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency Training. Dr. Scott and Dr. Andoh will share their insights on their professional journeys as students, pharmacists and association leaders, as well as their perspectives on...

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference: Speaking Clearly: Inclusive and Bias-Free Negotiations, our content matter expert outlines strategies to identify commonly used language that may cause a perception of bias in specialty pharmacy negotiations. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not,...

For many student pharmacist leaders, the transition from in-person to remote leadership in March 2020 was a jarring experience. From re-planning an organization’s traditions to resolving conflicts through a screen, pharmacy students adapted to new leadership styles and ways to maintain their mental well-being. This podcast episode interviews second, third, and fourth year student pharmacists about...

ASHP is committed to advancing the field of pharmacogenomics and educating members on patient specific pharmacogenomics testing, dosing and monitoring of medications to improve health outcomes. This podcast episode explores the important role pharmacists play in pharmacogenomics from a practice and research perspective and leading pharmacogenomics services implementation at Mayo Clinic.  The infor...

Shortages in medications have become common place, however we are now dealing with a shortage of diluents such as sterile water, dextrose and normal saline. This podcast episode discusses alternatives and conservation methods needed to combat these shortages.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are...

This podcast episode offers insight on clinician burnout from a physician expert and senior advisor to the office of the Surgeon General. In an over-regulated industry and a work harder culture, how can we simplify our work lives to achieve well-being among leadership and staff. Well-being priorities from the office of the Surgeon General are discussed including components of an ideal healing heal...

In this educator essentials podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Kelly Gable and Dr. Suzanne Harris about their unique academic leadership roles as directors of well-being and resilience within their institutions. This episode explores their career journeys, role innovations, and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the pharmacy workforce through formal leadership.  The information prese...

This discussion is meant to be informative for pharmacists who are less familiar with immunotherapy-related adverse events, as well as to offer insight into decision making in challenging situations related to managing irAEs.  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 s...

Management of heart failure (HF) has evolved over the past few years, prompting the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to release a 2021 Update to Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Optimization of Heart Failure Treatment to provide guidance and recommendations on clinical care of HF patients with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). New therapies for HFrEF have emerged that expand the arsena...

During this podcast episode, we talk with two pharmacy-based social media influencers. We hope that through learning about their experiences, students may gain insight into how to leverage these platforms for their own professional development.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended a...

Learn from experts in the field on strategies for preventing controlled substances diversion and associated risk. Topics include waste minimization, controlled substance prevention program value proposition and position justification, auditing best practices, and creating an efficient – yet compliant – OR throughput.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...

In this episode, Vicki Basalyga sits down with Katelyn Dervay, who relays how her time and training as an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist and experience on medical missions in Haiti translates to caring for patients as a Civilian Inpatient Pharmacist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Katelyn shares what shaped her career, what she has learned along the way and how she integrated what she was pas...

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference, It’s Complicated: Financial and Billing Considerations for Managing Pharmacy and Medical Benefits, our content matter experts from the ASHP Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners discuss key strategies to improve payer access and financial management of specialty pharmacy operations.  The information presented during the podcast ref...

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference: Managing Biosimilars: A Specialty All Its Own, our content matter experts from the ASHP Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners discuss strategies to evaluate and optimize biosimilars in your health-system and specialty practice.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informa...

In this podcast episode, our content matter expert discusses what makes the recently published clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) in children unique and shares recommendations that could be practice changing at many facilities.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informa...

Drs. Joseph DiPiro, Binita Patel, and Francesca Cunningham discuss the 2022 ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast Report, from its development to its impact, with host and AJHP Editor in Chief 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 i...

This podcast episode identifies what urine drug screens (UDS) can and cannot reveal and discusses different UDS results that may be available in your institution. Speakers will also touch on common misinterpretations when reviewing UDS screening results.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not i...

Learn about implementation of ISMP targeted medication safety best practices for hospital #7 that states to segregate, sequester, and differentiate all neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBs) from other medications, wherever they are stored in the organization. Faculty will provide tips on implementing this best practice and how to ‘”hardwire” this into health system practices. The information presen...

In this podcast we discuss with Dr. Andrea Luebchow, Program  Director II of Community Pharmacy Services at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Luebchow discusses her current role, responsibilities, as well as her leadership journey from retail to health-systems community pharmacy practice.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informat...

In this episode of Pharmacy Leadership, Vicki Basalyga sits down with Doug Slain to discuss his experiences as an international Antibiotic Stewarship Consultant and his involvement with U.S.-Thai Consortium for the Development of Pharmacy Education in Thailand and the unique leadership opportunities offered in these roles.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions...