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Pharmacists play an important role in emerging areas, including gene-based and cell-based therapies. Excerpts from this 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting Presentation share how pharmacists can recommend processes for safe handling of cell- and gene-based therapies, meet standards for storage and preparation of these therapies, and prepare their departments to provide these therapies as more become ava...

Brush up on your pediatric medication safety with this excerpt from Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists’ presentation from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting. Our content matter experts review the purpose of the KIDs list, teach how to assess if a medication is safe to use in pediatrics, and explain why a medication may not be safe to use in the pediatric population.  The information pre...

This podcast episode discusses the need for Medicare coverage of pharmacy services related to ordering oral antivirals for COVID-19.  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 b...

For new preceptors, staying on top of clinical responsibilities and all of the learning goals and objectives of your residents can be difficult. Tools that help that transition can make a world of difference. In this episode of Educator Essentials, we discuss using a weekly roadmap to help preceptors and their residents on the track to success.   The information presented during the podcast reflec...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented several challenges for pharmacist-run anticoagulation clinics. In this 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting presentation, Yale New Haven Pharmacists share their approach to adjusting clinic in-person visit workflows to continue to provide high-quality patient care and monitoring while adequately protecting patients and staff. They describe their remote methods to monit...

Planned in cooperation with Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders, this podcast episode helps the listener identify the five principles that are required for a high-performing team, summarizes ways teamwork can positively impact individuals and the organization, and identifies strategies to overcome challenges that may arise within a team. The information presented during the podcast reflects solel...

In this feature from the Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners’ presentation at the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts review the most appropriate continuous glucose monitor based on patient-specific factors and design a patient-centered diabetes treatment plan using continuous glucose monitoring data. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opini...

Drs. Janet Silvester, Julie Dagam, and Jamie Kalus discuss the benefits and impact of standardizing pharmacy residency programs within multi-entity health systems, with respect to the perspectives of both the accrediting body and the residency programs. They share areas and example policies that would benefit from standardization, as well as go over the challenges faced during the alignment proces...

This episode highlights the key takeaways from the ASHP Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists’ 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting presentation on how pharmacists can recommend therapy interventions for a patient with COPD to reduce exacerbation or hospital readmission. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are...

This podcast episode describes how ASHP incorporated yoga practice into the workplace, the benefits, and how you can bring the practice into your workplace and life.   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...

COVID-19 required the pharmacy referral service within the Family Medical Practice at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center to move to a virtual platform. This podcast episode, originally presented at the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, describes the implementation of the pharmacy services as well as results of the transition for maintaining patient care visits and pharmacy residency training during a p...

This podcast episode reviews updates to the Physician Fee Schedule and their effect on ambulatory care pharmacy practice. Listeners will receive an overview of the Physician Fee Schedule and its impact on various scenarios pharmacists may encounter in practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are...

In this featurette from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter expert shares the proposed mechanisms for augmented renal clearance in critically ill adult or pediatric patients and evaluate the clinical risk factors for augmented renal clearance. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are...

In this fun, informative presentation format brought to you by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, content matter experts share GI and nutrition clinical “gems” of information that can be applied across practice settings.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

This podcast episode looks at successful opioid stewardship programs and the approaches the programs use to be successful. The moderator and guests discuss methodologies and strategies to help listeners better understand how to implement a successful opioid stewardship program at their site.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...

The 2020 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting was an adjustment for all members who attended, particularly for residency candidates as they navigated a virtual residency showcase and PPS. Join members of the Pharmacy Student Forum and the New Practitioners Forum as they share insights from the 2020 meeting and highlight tips on preparing for the virtual setting and making the most of your experience at t...

Join Brittany Tschaen as she sits down with Joe Marchiano and Rena Gosser who will share their lessons learned and best practices for attending the virtual Midyear Clinical Meeting including navigating networking opportunities, attending live sessions and making the most of the virtual platform. Later in the episode, Brittany sits down with three program chairs from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeti...

In this episode of the Life & Legacy of Joseph A. Oddis, host Daniel Cobaugh sits down with William Zellmer to discuss Dr. Oddis’s career and his contributions to the pharmacy profession.   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 top...

In this episode of the Life & Legacy of Joseph A. Oddis, host Daniel Cobaugh sits down with Paul Abramowitz, ASHP CEO, to talk about his many fond memories of Dr. Oddis. They discuss how Dr. Oddis’s leadership and vision laid the foundation for ASHP to evolve into the successful organization it is today.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter....

Join our content matter expert from Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners at the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting as they compare appropriate antithrombotic regimens for patients with and without atrial fibrillation who have recently undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), evaluate the role of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in patients who have recently undergone TAVR and summar...

Tune in to this podcast episode on acute kidney biomarker testing and how pharmacists may apply acute kidney injury biomarkers in their clinical practice. From the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, content matter experts explore the use of NGAL and TIMP-2*IGFBP-7 in clinical practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and mater...

In this debate style presentation from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts examine the pros and cons of DOACs and Warfarin in patients with End Stage Renal Disease through a review of the literature. Who will you convince you? Listen in and decide! The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are...

Preview this BCCCP and BCPS recertification offering from the Midyear Clinical Meeting. This episode will review the current paradigm shift from trough concentration-guided vancomycin dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)-guided vancomycin dosing and TDM and will prepare pharmacists for this paradigm shift and provide real-world examples of A...

Pharmacogenomics is a unique area of practice that student pharmacists may not know very much about. This podcast episode provides an overview of pharmacogenomic residency opportunities so that students may consider this avenue for post-graduate training.    The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are no...

In Part Two of this podcast series (straight from the 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting), Dr. Igneri describes the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 associated coagulopathy, shares best practices on interpreting the available literature and given a patient scenario, design a treatment plan to manage COVID-19 associated coaguopathy.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the o...