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During this podcast, we will be talking with Tina Claypool. We will discuss her involvement with Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP) Women in Pharmacy Committee and the integration of students with state affiliates. This relationship is beneficial by encouraging professional growth, mentorship, and furthering the provision of pharmacy care. The audience will gain insight on inclus...

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 (ph...

This podcast episode looks at successful patient mental health support programs and the approaches the programs used to be successful. The moderator and guests discuss methodologies and strategies that will help listeners better understand how to implement a successful patient mental health support program at their site.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of...

This podcast episode is a special edition as part of ASHP’s recognition of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This episode provides an engaging interview with three pharmacy leaders who have had successful careers and contributed significantly to health system professional associations. Binita Patel, Ashley Ramp, and Chris Scott will share their insights on their professional jour...

With several choices for oral anticoagulation in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF), it is critical for pharmacists to be able to account for patient specific factors when selecting the most appropriate anticoagulant.  To learn more, visit www.ashpadvantage.com/nvaf The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not...

This podcast episode provides an overview of vaping with an additional emphasis on use in the adolescent population. Topics will include an overview of vaping devices, changes in adolescent use over the past several years, and management of associated lung injury. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and...

In this podcast episode, members of the New Practitioners Forum Career Development Advisory Group interview two pharmacy leaders on their perspectives of impostor syndrome and how it's impacted their personal and professional lives. The speakers help define impostor syndrome and provide words of wisdom to new practitioners and beyond when facing impostor syndrome. For additional resources on comba...

Within a health system, student pharmacists on rotation often are responsible for making numerous clinical interventions. However, oftentimes students are not engaged in the clinical intervention documentation, and do not have the opportunity to practice and develop their documentation skills prior to going into independent practice as a pharmacist. In this episode of Educator Essentials, we talk...

Specialty pharmacy practice doesn’t always mean exotic or expensive drugs; it's often the work done to get those products paid for and ensure patient access and timely start of therapy. Members of this group outline what work really makes their team special and how they contribute to patient care. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The infor...

This episode provides an overview of the available weight loss medications and walks through how to approach a patient case.  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,...

Medication excipients (often-referred to as inactive ingredients) provide several functions, such as serving as binders, disintegrants, solubilizers, preservatives, and/or assisting with pH adjustment. However, medication excipients may cause adverse events or allergic reactions in some patients. Several regulatory and technological gaps exist that hinder practitioners from preventing adverse even...

This podcast episode explores the intersection of clinical pain management and the relatively newer concept of “opioid stewardship” within the context of pharmacy practice. Listeners will receive an overview of institutional pain management and opioid stewardship programs, as well as learn how these conceptual frameworks for healthcare practice compare and contrast.  The information presented duri...

This podcast episode will provide an overview of pharmacy informatics and how residency programs in this field can help learners prepare to become an informaticist.    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 th...

Join members from the ASHP Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners Compounding Section Advisory Group for a discussion on “Compounding Conundrums.” Each speaker will reflect on a recent challenge they have faced, briefly describe the challenge, and discuss how they addressed it. We aim to share innovative approaches to problems faced by our pharmacy peers, specifically those involved with or overs...

This podcast episode explores leadership strategies and skills needed to stay relevant in healthcare. The speakers describe how they keep up with the changes in managing healthcare technology, as well as how ASHP has contributed to their ability to keep pace with these changes. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the journey of few health-system specialty pharmacies and their need for accreditation to support their clinical services and operations. In addition, listeners will learn strategies to address ongoing maintenance and compliance of the standards set by the accrediting body before re-accreditation. The information presented during the podcast refl...

In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the journey of few health-system specialty pharmacies and their need for accreditation to support their clinical services and operations. In addition, listeners will learn strategies to address ongoing maintenance and compliance of the standards set by the accrediting body before re-accreditation. The information presented during the podcast refl...

The ASHP Well-Being Ambassador Program (WBA) is a curriculum-based, virtual learning community that will empower local action, particularly in tribal, rural, and underserved areas, to mitigate occupational burnout in healthcare organizations. The work is being funded through a three-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health and Public safety Workforce Resilienc...

This podcast explores the introduction of the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 7213) by Congress. Tom Kraus discusses what the bill does, how it will impact pharmacy, what is the path forward, and what ASHP members can do to advance the legislation.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

In this podcast episode, we will explore development of interprofessional teams that embrace pharmacy learners. The goal is to help arm academic pharmacists with candid insights on how to approach providers and practices with creating and developing integrated pharmacy services.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materia...

Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm and has tripled in prevalence of the last 50 years. Approximately 20% of patients with atrial fibrillation may not even know that they have the arrhythmia. This podcast episode will provide insight into the importance of undiagnosed atrial fibrillation and will give practical tips to the pharmacist interested in developing a screening pr...

In this podcast episode, Dr. William Anthony Hawkins, Dr. Charles (CJ) Wilson, and Dr. Michael Long discuss their article, “From Theory to Bedside: Implementation of Fluid Stewardship in a Medical ICU Pharmacy Practice,” 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 ar...

Jessica Spangler, PharmD is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident who uses her passion for personal finance to educate others on social media. With over 300,000 followers, Jessica has turned this passion into an entrepreneurial venture on various social media platforms. Jessica will share how she got interested in both pharmacy and personal finance, and how she is using her knowledge and skills in both to rea...

One core outcome of a residency is learning how to precept. In this episode of Educator Essentials, we talk about how incorporating the four preceptor roles of Instructing, Modeling, Coaching, and Facilitating throughout the resident’s year can increase their precepting confidence and success. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informati...

During this podcast episode, the faculty will delve deeper into the integration of central fill into the business of their respective health systems, including key objectives and whether those were met. Considerations for the buildout, taking into consideration the proximity to the health-system’s pharmacies will also be discussed. The podcast will conclude with discussion of staff reaction to cen...