Podcasts about hospital pharmacy

Hospitals today face rising drug costs, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and tightening reimbursement, making financial sustainability increasingly difficult to achieve. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health's Mike Brown, R.Ph, vice president of managed services, and Michelle Dalton, PharmD, regional director of account management and operations, discuss how a strategic approach to pharmacy management can help hospitals of all sizes reduce costs, optimize operations and unlock new revenue streams. They also share how one Southeastern health system kept $3 million in clinical savings in one year by transforming pharmacy operations. Listen to learn how your organization can tap into the pharmacy's full potential to drive financial resilience and growth across your system.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss is joined by Rob DeWig, Vice President of Healthcare Sales at Inmar Intelligence, to discuss how health systems can leverage pharmaceutical returns data to reduce waste and optimize pharmacy operations. Rob shares practical examples of how returns data goes beyond expired medications, driving measurable cost savings and improving formulary management.This episode is sponsored by Inmar Intelligence.

In this episode of Pharmacy Innovators, we delve into the critical roles of leadership and advocacy within hospital pharmacy settings. Hospital pharmacists are not only frontline healthcare providers but also leaders driving impactful change in patient care. Join us as we sit down with St. Luke's Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer, Kelley Curtis, who shares her insights on navigating the complexities of healthcare systems. Discover firsthand how effective leadership strategies can empower pharmacy teams to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately improve healthcare outcomes. Whether you're a pharmacy professional, healthcare leader, or simply interested in the intersection of pharmacy practice and advocacy, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice.  

Kristin is joined by Professor Sanjay Swaminathan to talk all things MABs or monoclonal antibodies. Dr Sanjay Swaminathan is a Clinical Immunologist and Allergist, he is a Senior Staff Specialist and Head of the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals.

The Pharmacist Authors Series is back!  One episode/month will be published in June, July, and August 2024.  Are you a pharmacist?  Do you need some inspiration to write a book?  Listen to this year's Pharmacist Authors Series! Dr. Steve Leuck is my guest today.  In this episode, Steve talks about his book A Pharmacist's Story:  An authentic tale of true love, family, addiction, and the practice of pharmacy.  Our conversation covers addiction, recovery, family, the practice of pharmacy, why he wrote the book, who should read it, where you can buy it, and more.     Thank you for listening to episode 282 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast.   To read the FULL show notes (including all links), visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.  Select episode 282.   If you know someone who wants to write a book, please share this episode with them.  Subscribe for all future episodes.  This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube.  Some popular podcast player links are below.   Apple Podcasts   https://apple.co/42yqXOG  Spotify  https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY  Amazon/Audible  https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt   In July, Dr. Helen Sairany will talk about her second book:  The We You Don't See:  Understanding the Long Shadows of Trauma.  During the interview, Dr. Sairany explains why she wrote the book, her target audience, what she wants her readers to do with the information in the book, and more.     In August, Dr. Janan Sarwar and Dr. Theary Chhim from Publishing in Doses will be on the show to talk about the ebook/audiobook combo they are helping me publish this summer.  It's called Pharmacist Podcaster.  Both the ebook and the audiobook are a lead magnet for the podcast planning service I offer through The Pharmacist's Voice.  I'm working on setting up the newsletter and automations that will offer the ebook and audiobook this summer.  Want to write a book?  Need a publisher?  Listen to this episode in August 2024 to learn how Publishing in Doses can help you too.   Steve Leuck, PharmD Bio (June 2024) After graduating University of the Pacific school of pharmacy in 1987, Steve began his practice in a local community hospital pharmacy where he stayed for the 8 years. For the following 18 months, Steve completed a 28-day drug and alcohol treatment program, worked through licensing stipulations with the board of pharmacy, and attended a yearlong course of study to become a certified addiction counselor.  Steve successfully transitioned back to pharmacy where he worked the next 25 years in a clinic pharmacy for a local community hospital. During this time, Steve developed and implemented a bedside education and meds-to-bed program in order to help educate patients as well as assure they acquired their new medications upon discharge from the hospital. Throughout this time, Steve founded and developed AudibleRx; an internet-based patient medication education platform designed specifically for those challenged with literacy or visual impairment. In 2023, AudibleRx was donated to a medical information based non-profit organization. After nearly 33 years of practice with the same institution, Steve retired and took a half-time position for another hospital which allows him time to travel with his wife, ride his bike through the Santa Cruz mountains, and write. Links from this episode Steve Leuck, PharmD on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveleuck/  Steve's Book

Natalie is joined by Dr Ian Bilmon, a senior consultant Haematologist working at Westmead Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital to do a deep dive into haemochromatosis. They cover: What is heriditary haemochromatosis or iron overload? How is haemochromatosis managed? What other conditions are patients with haemochromatosis at risk of? Who else is at risk of iron overload and how is it managed?   Avid Purple Pen listeners may recognise Dr Bilmon who has been on our podcast previously.  Check out episode 70 where Ian goes back to Haematology Basics.

In this episode of the Pharmacy View Podcast, host Scott Carpenter, EVBC welcomes John Shanks, the Lead Pharmacist for Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Far West Local Health District and the Director of Kraken Coding. Listen in to understand John's journey from Pharmacy to tech and how they create groundbreaking solutions for clinical decision support. John's journey in Pharmacy began in Lithgow, with their education at Newcastle Uni, where they pursued a master's degree in Pharmacy. They ultimately chose to focus on Hospital Pharmacy, starting with an internship at Coffs Harbor Base Hospital and eventually settling in Darwin. John's passion for leveraging technology in healthcare led to their involvement in IT and developing innovative tools for identifying critical patient issues. They even pursued an IT master's degree to further their skills. John's project to create structured pathways for pharmacist prescribing garnered attention. In the episode, they also discuss their vision for improving decision support in healthcare. John's innovative platform simplifies the creation and sharing of clinical decision support pathways, emphasizing collaboration and customization. John also explores their latest project involving the development of a chatbot for pre-triaging patients, making healthcare interactions more accessible and user-friendly. John's platform offers comprehensive solutions for managing patient interactions, ensuring accountability, and fostering better decision-making in the clinical community. They express their contentment with their project's progress and invite collaborators who share their passion for improving healthcare decision support in Australia. In summary, John Shanks is a trailblazer in healthcare decision support, merging their Pharmacy background with innovative technology solutions to enhance patient care and streamline clinical processes.

In this podcast, Joyce Generali meets with Dr. Lauren Campanella to discuss her article, “Expanding Pharmacy Services to the Hemophilia Treatment Center”. The article is published in the October 2023 issue of Hospital Pharmacy.

In this podcast, Joyce Generali meets with Dr. Roland N. Dickerson to discuss his article, “Significant Published Articles in 2022 for Pharmacy Nutrition Support Practice”. The article is published in the October 2023 issue of Hospital Pharmacy.

In this episode of the Pharmacy View Podcast's Rx to Riches stream, host Michael Alexander, a Pharmacist, entrepreneur, digital health enthusiast, Co-Founder of Audrie, and the Regional Vice-President of Health Plans at Omada Health, is joined by Tom Myers, Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens. Listen in as Tom talks about their journey, innovations in Pharmacy, and the challenges of balancing clinical care with business demands. Tom's journey into Pharmacy began in high school when they gained hands-on experience in Hospital Pharmacy practice in Salem, Oregon, sparking their passion for chemistry and Pharmacy. After completing an undergraduate degree in microbiology with a chemistry minor at Oregon State University, Tom entered the Pharmacy program. Having risen from intern to staff Pharmacist, Tom eventually stepped into the role of Pharmacy Manager, particularly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom discusses the advantages of their managerial role, emphasizing the opportunity to shape projects according to their vision and streamline operations. Tom shares further insights into the innovative technological advancements implemented by Walgreens to enhance patient convenience and streamline Pharmacy operations. They highlight features of the Walgreens app, such as digital text reminders and insurance card updates, reducing wait times and phone calls. Tom also mentions the introduction of 90-day medication supplies and the adoption of micro-fulfillment technology. Tom explores the challenges and opportunities related to reimbursement for clinical knowledge and services in Pharmacy, emphasizing the need for reimbursement even for negative test results. They also discuss Walgreens' national engagement program and express a desire to see more community clinics in the future, recognizing staffing challenges as a key consideration for such projects. Lastly, Tom Myers emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to discover new income methods in the evolving landscape of Pharmacy, acknowledging the challenge of finding alternative revenue streams while balancing clinical care with business obligations. They also stress the importance of qualities such as attention to detail, a clear vision, courage in decision-making, and staying true to one's ethics in the Pharmacy profession.

Our guest in this episode is Julie Kidd, a Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care and Research. She also has past experience as a Clinical Assistant Professor and expertise in Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Public Speaking, Let's dive into Julie Kidd's inspiring story and wisdom in the world of clinical pharmacy. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation ahead!   Here are the highlights of my conversation with Julie: 03:34 - How childhood experiences can influence future career decisions. 09:24 - The coaching process, including deep-diving into the clients' interests, passions, and goals to find the right career fit. 12:59 - A client success story on how she found her dream job through coaching. 15:24 - The challenge of pharmacists wanting to get more out of their careers and breaking free from the "funk" of dissatisfaction. 19:38 - How pharmacists tend to be self-critical and how they often undervalue their skills. Alex emphasizes the importance of having a pharmacist coach who understands these challenges. 21:47 - Julie shares surprising benefits of coaching, such as clients making positive changes in their personal lives. 23:38 - How to step outside your comfort zones and create your own unique paths to success. Links mentioned in the Episode: The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com/ We get pharmacists jobs they love! If you are ready to find your dream job and enjoy a balanced work and home life, we want to connect with you.  Click the link below to book a free call with us! https://thehappypharmd.com/HPDPodcast

The public's perception of pharmacist's is generally limited to a retail chain environment even though community retail plays one part of many roles of pharmacists. Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy, Consulting Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care pharmacy, and Regulatory Pharmacy as a few other sectors of healthcare where pharmacists work to keep the public safe. We talk with Dr. Sue Ojageer PharmD, CPGx, PACS – as an author, pharmacogenomics pharmacist, and healthcare influencer about her transforming role from community pharmacist to consultant entrepreneur. Next we welcome back Josh Kent and Steve McCarthy from Cannabis Pharmacy to talk about getting your community pharmacy started with CBD and Cannabis focused business focusing on pain, anxiety, and sleep supplements.

In this episode of Pharmacy View Podcast's Pharmacy Career, Resource & Training stream, host Kavita Nadan, Pharmacist and Founder at Locumate, is joined by Kay Dunkley, Executive Officer (Part-time), Pharmacists' Support Service (PSS) and Doctor Wellbeing Consultant (Part-time), AMA Victoria. Kay, also an accredited Pharmacist, received the PSA Symbion Pharmacist of the Year 2020 and PSA Victorian Pharmacist Excellence Award 2019 and is passionate about the health and well-being of healthcare professionals. Listen to this podcast episode as Kavita and Kay take you through Kay's fantastic career in the industry, the changes that have come about in the years since their early days, and how they keep their passion alive while keeping up with demanding work. It was the final year of college, and Kay wasn't sure of the career they wanted to pursue. A career in Pharmacy was their last-minute choice, they say. And aren't we all glad that the choice was made? In Pharmacy, they saw a perfect blend of science and health, and after having worked with inspiring people through their initial days in Hospital Pharmacy, Kay came to realize the immense love they had for the profession. Kay loved being a part of the healthcare team and enjoyed interacting with patients, doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Over the decades, Kay moved up the ladder in the industry and worked with various hospitals and healthcare professionals. Now, Kay works with the Pharmacists' Support Service (PSS) and AMA Victoria. When asked what prompted them to work in the mental health and well-being space for health professionals, Kay says the impetus comes through their own experiences and exposure in the industry. They emphasize that there is a real need for support for health professionals. Pharmacy is a busy space where professionals are often required to do multiple things simultaneously while ensuring everything is done right. Many professionals, especially those new to the profession, struggle to keep up with the demands and undergo immense distress. As someone who has experienced this themselves and has seen/heard stories of other professionals, Kay is passionate about ensuring their well-being by giving them the skills to manage and get through difficult situations. Furthering, Kay adds that owners can help their staff members by building healthy relationships and communicating with them—by making them feel that they are being listened to and cared for. Being able to look after the staff makes them feel valued, and when people feel valued, it makes a massive difference in how people feel about coming to work. And Kay believes that addressing systemic workplace issues is essential. Kay also underlines how it is vital for everyone to check in with themselves and know how they are feeling. Everyone must acknowledge that we are all humans and have emotions. To quote Kay, “We are human. We need to recognize and show our emotions and be willing to address those emotions, acknowledge that we're feeling sad or angry or grieving. It's really important to be tuned into ourselves. And, some evidence shows that emotional intelligence reduces the likelihood of burnout.” What happens in our personal life affects our work, and if we want to do better work, we need to address the underlying issues that cause us discomfort. Talking about their work with PSS, Kay doesn't shy away from crediting volunteers for all their fantastic work nationwide. The focus of the service is that PSS provides support, empowerment & information provision rather than advice. In supporting pharmacists, PSS aims to benefit the public by ensuring that Pharmacists maintain their health and well-being to provide an appropriate level of service to the Australian community.

Joyce Generali interviews Vraj Patel, Karolina Cieslak, and John Hertig to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how fragile our healthcare supply chain can be with product delays, drug shortages, and labor shortages. Additional concerns will be discussed regarding how the healthcare supply chain impacts patient safety and potential solutions for the future. Read the article, published in the April 2023 issue of Hospital Pharmacy, here.

Jane S. Tennis, a Network Marketing PRO from St. Louis, MO. With over 50 years of experience as a Missouri Pharmacist and serving as the Director of Hospital Pharmacy for multiple Midwest hospitals, Jane continues to work as needed. In her late 60's, she discovered Network Marketing, which has helped her learn about mindset, time management, and financial freedom. Jane loves to travel the world and has been to several countries such as China, Mexico, and Panama. Join Jane as she shares her experiences and knowledge about Network Marketing on her YouTube channel. Connect with Jane here:Email: RxJane@msn.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081256597529LinkedIN:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-tennis-45a44810Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/rxjane2019/ It's time to get inspired and believe in what is possible when you embrace your past and fuel it to create your future. Step into the powerful woman you were destined to become! It's time to become Unstoppable! Grab your copy of Unstoppable: https://mybook.link/book/B0BWLPKR8ZSend me a text, what questions do you have?Support the Show.Our mission at The Podcast Empire is to help purpose-driven women in business launch a profitable podcast to build their brand and influence WAYS YOU CAN WORK WITH TRACEY LEE COOK:

In this episode of the Pharmacy View Podcast, host Scott Carpenter, EVBC talks to Jenny Kirschner, Founder of Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social-isolation (PALS) and National Health Services Pharmacist with a major Australian Pharmacy Group. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmacy sector, Jenny brings much-needed insight into the overarching problem that loneliness has become, especially in the post Pandemic world, and talks about PALS, the first international network of individuals and organizations across the pharmacy industry that are passionate about addressing loneliness and social isolation to further improve the health outcomes of their patients and the wider community. Jenny has had a colorful career in Pharmacy, having started off in Retail Pharmacy and then moving on to working in Hospital Pharmacy and as a Clinical Pharmacist. Jenny has also worked as a health coach for lifestyle modification programs and is also a National Health Services Pharmacist delivering impactful and innovative health programs. All of this, in addition to being the founder of PALS. Jenny strongly believes that as Pharmacists, there is a need to develop skills to engage with people in a way that they are understood and helped, and motivated to change. If working across various roles in Pharmaceutical Industry wasn't enough, Jenny also ventured into selling raw organic chocolates and organizing day dance parties for mothers. Jenny says that bringing people together in various ways has helped emphasize the importance of how social connections can help improve people's health and well-being. Having researched the topic of loneliness for over a decade with an interest that really stemmed from Jenny's personal experience, and then having lived through the Covid pandemic, they realized that there wasn't enough understanding of what impact loneliness could have on the well-being of individuals and communities. What they realized was that Pharmacies, be it Hospital Pharmacies or Community Pharmacies, are critical access points to patients and it is Pharmacists' professional responsibility to start to upskill themselves and learn about the signs of loneliness so they can start to recognize it in our patients and respond. So, Jenny formed PALS to: 1. Make the whole Pharmacy Industry understand what loneliness is 2. Ensure that Pharmacists understand that this is their responsibility as part of being a lifestyle Pharmacist Backed by research, Jenny says how loneliness can increase the risk of premature deaths by 26% and how a third of Australians report suffering from loneliness. In fact, Vivek Murthy compares loneliness to the Opioid Epidemic and the Obesity Crisis in the US. Jenny says that we aren't talking about loneliness enough and that is exactly the problem PALS looks forward to solving. Further, Jenny adds how loneliness doesn't just affect the elderly and that there is a loneliness to be experienced even in the workplace. Jenny hopes that PALS can serve as an educational tool in the first instance to make people look at the evidence and research to understand what loneliness is and start to embed screening tools and get referral pathways to different initiatives. When talking about technology, Jenny highlights the evolving nature of technology and how with that will change the ways in which people connect with one another. Note: Loneliness is a crisis and if you want to understand what it is, how it will impact your well-being, or simply want to help someone who is lonely, connect with Jenny. (The links are provided at the end of the show notes)

In this podcast, Joyce Generali meets with Michael Gabay and Niam Vora to discuss their article, “RxLegal: Emergency Use Authorizations”. The article is published in the January 2023 issue of Hospital Pharmacy.

In this podcast, Joyce Generali meets with Samaneh Tavalali Wilkinson to discuss her editorial, “Is It Normal to Experience Burnout as a Mentor?”. The article is published in the January 2023 issue of Hospital Pharmacy.

In this podcast, Joyce Generali meets with Roland N. Dickerson to discuss the article, “Significant Published Articles in 2021 for Pharmacy Nutrition Support Practice”. The article is published in the October 2022 issue of Hospital Pharmacy.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode710. In this episode, I'll discuss what I feel is the most important thing in hospital pharmacy practice. The post 710: The Most Important Thing in Hospital Pharmacy Practice appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode710. In this episode, I ll discuss what I feel is the most important thing in hospital pharmacy practice. The post 710: The Most Important Thing in Hospital Pharmacy Practice appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

PGX Pharmacists Series line-up 1/28/22, Dan Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA 2/11/22, Sue Paul, RPh 2/25/22, Mariam S. Yasin, student (PharmD and MS PGX Candidate) 3/11/22, Jamie Wilkey, PharmD Read the full show notes at https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast Daniel Krinsky is an entrepreneur and pharmacist who is passionate about advancing patient care and the pharmacy profession. He recently started two businesses whose respective missions and visions are focused on each of these areas. The first business, PGx101, is directed towards educating healthcare providers in the area of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. The second, EduCare4U, is focused on patient, student and healthcare provider education and enhancing patient care. Mr. Krinsky is currently an Adjunct Professor at the LECOM School of Pharmacy, serving as a course director, lecturer, and student advisor. Mr. Krinsky's areas of expertise include community pharmacy practice, drug information, patient counseling and education, OTCs, natural products, and developing and implementing medication therapy and disease state management programs. Mentioned in this episode Dan Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA | LinkedIn  EduCare4U website PGX101 website EduCare4U, LLC: Overview | LinkedIn PGx101: Overview | LinkedIn PGX101 Facebook Page Medipreneurs The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 3 with guest Tom Titkemeier, RPh St. Vincent (St. V's) Medical Center Toledo, OH  The University of Toledo (UT) College of Pharmacy (Toledo, OH) AJHP American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy  Kaiser Permanente Lexicomp Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide Drug Nutrient Depletion Handbook NACDS NEOMED College of Pharmacy Sue Paul, RPh Switch by Chip and Dan Heath Pharmacy Today Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy PGX101 Training February 26 and 27, 2022 Thank you for listening to episode 133 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! Subscribe to or Follow The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast! Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon/Audible Highlights from the interview Dan and I met at Medipreneurs in Asheville, NC.  We have a mutual acquaintance:  my Uncle Tom Titkemeier (see The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 3).  Dan was one of Uncle Tom and Aunt Janet's interns at St. V's in Toledo while attending pharmacy school at The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy. We discussed the chronological progression of Dan's career.  Why did Dan pick pharmacy school?  His Dad's best friend was a community pharmacist.  Dan wanted to go into healthcare and own his own business, so he decided to go to pharmacy school.  Dan went to grad school at UT.  He got a MS Degree in Hospital Pharmacy.  The focus was on teaching and research.  After graduating from UT with his MS Degree, Dan left Toledo for a job developing clinical services in NC.  It didn't work out.  He moved on to another job, which he discovered by searching the “Help Wanted” ads in AJHP (American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy).  A position for a clinical coordinator for the pharmacokinetics service at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham was advertised.  Although Dan felt unqualified, he ended up joining the Drug Resource Team at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham as the coordinator for the pharmacokinetics service.  He expanded the volume of consults the role formerly served.  Dan also taught Auburn Pharmacy Students.  It was a good experience, but he was on-call all the time.  The stress and time commitment weren't right for him and his family, so he and his family moved back to Ohio.   Dan then worked for Kaiser Permanente and made his first connection to Lexicomp while there.  Lexicomp has been part of Dan's life ever since.  In the mid 1990's, Dan became the 1st pharmacist in the US to hold a shared position with a college of pharmacy and a community pharmacy:  Ohio Northern University College (ONU) of Pharmacy and Ritzman Pharmacy.  Dan provided MTM services at Ritzman's before MTM had a name!  Since his time at ONU, Dan has helped NACDS replicate the shared position he had at ONU.  Today, there are hundreds of shared positions in the US. Dan co-authored 2 books on natural products for Lexicomp.  They are Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook Dan left Ritzman's Pharmacy and went to work at Lexicomp. Lexicomp felt like a family.  It had a great company culture with company outings to Cedar Point and more.   Dan developed a RX Wiki resource.   Dan held a shared faculty position with NEOMED and Giant Eagle.  When Dan left that position, he could have retired, but he didn't!  Instead, he co-founded PGX101 and founded EduCare4U. How did Dan get into PGX?  He took the Test2Learn™️ Train the Trainer PGX Course so he could develop a PGX elective course at NEOMED and incorporate PGX into therapeutics models.  The Test2Learn™️ program was developed in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh and NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores).  According to Dan, The University of Pittsburgh is a national leader in PGX research and practice.  What came out of it was meeting Sue Paul, RPh and later spreading the word about PGX to the pharmacy profession to improve the care pharmacists provide to patients.  Sue Paul, RPh and Dan Krinsky train pharmacists on PGX.  They update the PGX101 program every time they deliver it. The profession of pharmacy has given so much to Dan that he wants to give something back.  Education is one way to give back and pay it forward.   Being good listeners (a sounding board for patients) allows us to find out how we can help our patients.  Pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers and the most knowledgeable on drug therapies and deprescribing. Dan shared a story about visiting a patient at home.  Dan said, “Home visits are eye-opening.  You learn about your patients.”  We talked about tools to help patients help themselves, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.  Pharmacogenomics in Dan's own words:  Applying a patient's genetic make-up to current and future drug therapies.  PGX is a tool that can lead to better outcomes. How do PGX101 students find out about the program?  LinkedIn, networking, podcasts, conferences (Medipreneurs), and organizations (APhA and OPA).   Is PGX 101 in-person or online?  It is only online using Zoom (as of January 2022).  There are two components:  15 modules for 12 hours of CE.  8 hours of live programming:  4 hours on Saturday, 4 hours on Sunday.  To learn more, visit PGX101 online. How much does PGX101 cost?  $495 for all 20 hours.  Consider it an investment in education. PGX201 is a growing community “Beyond the Certificate.”  Membership is 3 months or 12 months.  Benefits include monthly webinars and newsletters, one-on-one consultations with Sue Paul and Dan Krinsky, guest speakers, and more.  Carol Bell, PharmD (KY Pharmacist) is working on a PGX Pharmacists Registry.  According to Dan, a Kentucky teacher's retirement program provides PGX testing as a benefit for their plan.  The ROI has been demonstrated in the form of direct economic benefits.  This can serve as a model for other organizations to follow.  I suggested that this is a “bright spot” ala the book Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath. EduCare4U is the umbrella company for all the services Dan offers.  Examples: Individual consultations with patients, some of whom have PGX testing. Writing.  For example, a monthly column for Pharmacy Today on self-care and OTC's.   Consulting.  For example:  monograph reviews for Lexicomp. Surgery center inspections Expert witness for attorneys Part-time work in two pharmacies in his area Guest lecturer at the Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy   We spoke about Dan's expert witness role.  The first time he served this role was early in his career while working in Alabama.  The first attorney Dan helped recommended Dan do more expert witness work.  Dan told a story about an intense deposition that took hours.  Dan serves as a pharmacist on medical mission trips to Honduras each year with his local Catholic Church.  He has been doing it for 17 years, and he loves it.  Dan got started with his mission work by covering for a pharmacist who got sick and had to drop out of the trip.   Who was on the Mission Trip?  High school students who serve as Spanish-language interpreters, doctors, dentists, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, and others who want to serve.  They see 3,000-4,000 patients in one week and dispense 15,000-20,000 prescriptions. Dan gave advice for Pharmacist Dads:  Have a career, but be present for family.  Always prioritize your family first.  Dan wanted to be present for milestones, coaching his kids, attending events, going on vacations, and taking his wife out for their anniversary.  “You never get those moments back.” Dan said, “Career is important, but pharmacy will always be there.” Thank you for listening to episode 133 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!

So if you're interested in learning more about what global health means, the role pharmacists can play, or what a day in the life looks like, this episode is for you.Jeanine Abrons, PharmD, MS is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Student Pharmacist International Activities at the University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy. Abrons' work with global underserved care extends to multiple countries, however, her primary work centers around partnerships in Dominica, collaborating with a local eco-based, social entrepreneur, the Ministry of Health, and a private pharmacy.  She also helps students of multiple disciplines to engage in global work through her role as a Fulbright Program Advisor at the University of Iowa. In Iowa, she is actively involved in health promotion/health prevention, addressing health disparities, and vaccine access through as Co-Director of Mobile Clinics, which now serves 15 underserved care sites. She is passionate about individualization while coordinating engagement and leadership, global health, and travel medicine courses. Abrons honors at the University of Iowa include recognition in 2016 with the Academic Teaching Advisory Council's Innovations in Teaching with Technology Award and the College of Pharmacy's 2018 Teacher of the Year Award. Her honors in pharmacy recently include the AACP Global Health Pharmacist of the Year and the APhA Pinnacle Award, recognizing her contributions to global health and underserved care. Additionally, she is the recent runner-up for the Pharmacists' Moms Group Women Pharmacist of the Year for Community Pharmacy.

As many of us have, I've been discussing USP 800. For what feels like years now, which is saying something because I've not been in the compounding space for that long. There's so many issues involved. The one I hear most often probably because it's the most expensive is how does a pharmacist who doesn't know anything about construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC begin to even create a lab that is compliant. Then there's the point that USP 800 includes OSHA and NIOSH, and they are under the banner of the Department of Labor. Because at its core, USP 800 is about a labor problem. And if you don't spend any money, whether you're a hospital or community pharmacy, or even a doctor's office, and you're dealing with these drugs and not making improvements, you run the risk of an employee picking up the phone to OSHA and saying, I'm being wronged here. And that's when the fines start to fly. And then there's a piece I just learned about the involvement of CMS, the organization that controls Medicare and Medicaid, this is huge for hospital pharmacies, because non compliance is a real risk to that very important revenue stream and it could be cut off. If you're thinking that sounds like a lot of information, how are they going to touch on all that in 20 minutes? We're not. This is a long episode. So get a cup of coffee, some comfortable headphones, and let's begin.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmasalon)

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Professor Joe Dasta, as we discuss how pharmacy leaders can encourage their clinical staffs to be leaders within a specialty area of pharmacy practice. Professor Joseph Dasta received his B.Sc. Pharmacy in 1974 from West Virginia University, and a M.Sc. and residency in Hospital Pharmacy from The Ohio State University (OSU) in 1976. He began his academic career at OSU and developed one of the first practice sites and post-doctoral residency and fellowship programs in critical care pharmacy. Professor Dasta has trained eleven critical care residents and nine fellows; and many are prominent practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the profession and industry. Academic appointments include Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University and Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Pharmacy. He is currently a health-care consultant in the area of acute care pharmaceuticals, including economic evaluations of acute pain management. Professor Dasta was a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) council from 2007-2010. He serves on the editorial board of Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Professor Dasta has over 300 cumulative peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, brief communications and book chapters, with an emphasis on medication safety, acute pain management, sepsis, acute hypertension, hyponatremia, acute kidney injury, and pharmacoeconomics. He has also given over 250 lectures on various topics, related to critical care and health outcomes. His past honors and awards include: 2019 Clifton J. Latiolais Award recipient; 2018, the Weil-Shubin Master Clinician/Teacher Award, Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM); 2016 Master Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (MCCM); 2013 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Russell Miller Award; 2010 Distinguished Investigator Award (SCCM). [First pharmacist to receive this award]; 2010 Sustained Contributions to the Literature Award, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2005 Jerry Siegel Clinical Achievement Award; 2002 ACCP Education Award; 1990 Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM); 1988 Fellow, (ACCP)

Links to ISMP and other details mentioned in this episode ISMP Organizational Website: Home | Institute For Safe Medication Practices (ismp.org) ISMP Twitter: Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) (@ismp_org) / Twitter ISMP Facebook: Institute for Safe Medication Practices | Facebook ISMP LinkedIn: Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP): Overview | LinkedIn ISMP Instagram: ISMP (@ismp_org) • Instagram photos and videos Medication Safety Officers Society Website: Medication Safety Officers Society- MSOS | (medsafetyofficer.org) ISMP's Consumer Medication Safety Website: ConsumerMedSafety.org - Prevent Medication Errors - Consumer Med Safety Matt Grissinger ISMP Bio Mike Cohen ISMP Bio Hospital Pharmacy ASHP Midyear in December  NCCMERP, National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention Temple University Thomas Jefferson University Joint Commission Medicare ECRI ASHP FDA Background information Today's episode is an interview with Matt Grissinger, Director of Error Reporting Programs at ISMP, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and is a fellow of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices as well as the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. He first joined ISMP in 2000 as an ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellow. His responsibilities include working with healthcare practitioners and institutions to provide education about medication errors and their prevention, and reviewing medication errors that have been voluntarily submitted by practitioners to ISMP's National Medication Errors Reporting Programs (MERP).  See Matt Grissinger's full bio on the ISMP website.  He has held numerous leadership positions and has contributed to a number of publications.  In addition, he's an adjunct assistant professor for Temple University School of Pharmacy.   The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is the nation's first 501c(3) nonprofit organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors. ISMP is known and respected for its medication safety information. For more than 25 years, it also has served as a vital force for progress. ISMP's advocacy work alone has resulted in numerous necessary changes in clinical practice, public policy, and drug labeling and packaging. Among its many initiatives, ISMP runs the only national voluntary practitioner medication error reporting program, publishes newsletters with real-time error information read and trusted throughout the global healthcare community, and offers a wide range of unique educational programs, tools, and guidelines. In 2020, ISMP formally affiliated with ECRI to create one of the largest healthcare quality and safety entities in the world, and ECRI and the ISMP PSO is a federally certified patient safety organization by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As an independent watchdog organization, ISMP receives no advertising revenue and depends entirely on charitable donations, educational grants, newsletter subscriptions, and volunteer efforts to pursue its life-saving work. Visit www.ismp.org and follow @ismp1 to learn more.  Highlights from the interview How does ISMP use its voice? ISMP is the voice of the medication use process.  ISMP looks at and addresses problems with the medication use process. Unless pharmacists and other practitioners speak up and tell ISMP about medication use problems, ISMP doesn't know about them.  Unsafe conditions, errors, etc. need to be reported, investigated, and shared around the world so others learn why things are going wrong and strategies to prevent harm to patients.  ISMP publishes a variety of newsletters, gives presentations (Example: ASHP Midyear in December), provides webinars, and offers in-person consulting at hospitals/outpatient pharmacies to do a proactive risk assessment, which looks at the medication use process to see what needs improvement.  Over time and through publications in trade journals, education programs, etc. ISMP has grown their influence. How did ISMP get started? Mike Cohen founded ISMP and is the current President.  His passion for medication safety began in the 1970's, when he shared information about a serious insulin-related adverse event in his workplace with Hospital Pharmacy.  The information was shared in story format. How does ISMP define a medication error?   Use the definition created by NCCMERP (National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention).  Medication errors differ depending on the setting they happen in and how they happen.    Who should report medication errors to ISMP?   ISMP accepts reports from consumers and any healthcare practitioner. ISMP is a qualitative reporting program, not a quantitative reporting program.  The story and the details are important to creating a clear picture of what happened in order to improve processes or develop strategies.  People don't remember bar graphs, they remember stories.  Personal stories are powerful. Matt shared a memorable story about a fentanyl patch and the death of a child. What can we learn from the story? Counseling about proper storage and disposal could have saved the child's life. What are some important features about ISMP's website?   ISMP's website is a wealth of information.  Pharmacists, pharmacy students, and other healthcare professionals should access the tools and resources on the website.  A good place to start is the self-assessments for pharmacies.  The assessments lead to great conversations that improve safety.  Discussing the lists (Confused Drug Names, Error-Prone Abbreviations, etc) can also create awareness about medication safety issues.   How do pharmacy schools use information from ISMP to inform students? ISMP provides its newsletter to schools of pharmacy at no cost.  Two schools of pharmacy that include classes on medication safety topics are Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University.  Matt Grissinger teaches at Temple.  Although he is not familiar with the curriculum at all schools of pharmacy, he would like to see pharmacy students learn more about medication safety and safe medication use processes. Students need to understand context in a variety of settings, including the ICU, operating room, med-surg floor, and more. What is a notable achievement ISMP has made?   Being cited/referenced by numerous sources (for example Joint Commission and Medicare) is an achievement. ISMP tries to change organizations, lives, and processes.   Does ISMP have any important partnerships?  Matt mentioned two: ECRI (also based in Pennsylvania) and ASHP. Are there any myths about ISMP?   Yes.  ISMP is not a regulatory body, and they do not receive government funding.   What challenges does ISMP face? Permanent change in healthcare Affecting change in volume Uniform safe practices across the board Sharing knowledge Standardizing processes Getting everyone on board How can pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians get the most out of ISMP?  Read the newsletter subscriptions Use ISMP's self-assessment tools and other tools on the website. Tell ISMP your stories and workplace concerns. They can lead to change. Learn about medication errors and why they happen.  We need to get our pharmacy leaders to dig for details about what worries their staff about safe medication use practices.   Thank you for listening to episode 107 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!  Please subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast player. 

Drugged Driving is a national problem – both from legal and illegal drugs. Listen to High Truths Expert Dr. Phillip Drum discuss the problem with Dr. Lev. Phillip A Drum, PharmD, FCSHP Phillip A Drum, Pharm, D., FCSHP received his doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of California – San Francisco.  He is a 30+ year licensed pharmacist who has had a wide range of experiences – from community pharmacy practice, a residency in Hospital Pharmacy, practice as a hospital-based Oncology pharmacist, Pharmacy Administration work as a Clinical Coordinator and later a Regional Manager and leader of regional pharmacy training and patient safety programs. He has been active in Pharmacy Associations and has spoken state-wide and nationally on various pharmaceutical topics.  As a result of a family tragedy, he has been active in research on driving and marijuana and educating the public over the dangers of marijuana in society. Lecture Link: Marijuana Impaired Driving – What the Data Shows https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=n+american+cannabis+summit+2019+driving&docid=608026602150367093&mid=43064431A6100B05AC3443064431A6100B05AC34&view=detail&FORM=VIRE Learning Points Properly trained law enforcement agents (DRE – drug recognition experts) can detect marijuana impairment at the roadside States with legalized marijuana use have resulted in increased traffic collisions FDA placed warning on THC and CBD products – do not drive while taking medication April 20, (4/20) – has 12% increased fatalities than other days, and is also Hitler's Birthday Drunk driving occurs late at night when bars are closed, and streets are empty Marijuana impaired driving occurs before and after work during high traffic

Kelly Bolhofner discusses how she helps hospitals save money on their drug costs. In addition, Kelly also discusses new products in oncology nutrition. (00:39) Specialty Rx Consulting (34:30) OncoBitez

As a pharmacy student or intern completing your training in community, the daunting task of finding a hospital pharmacy job will inevitably come to the forefront of your to-do list. So, where do you start?With fewer jobs in hospital pharmacy and an influx of new graduates contributing to declining demands, there’s no doubt it can tough! But don’t stress! In this week’s episode we catch up with Janelle Dockray, Hospital and consultant pharmacist also known as The Pharmacy Mentor. Janelle shares her PharmaHack journey from community to hospital pharmacy, including some of the obstacles she faced. Janelle also dispenses the vital lessons she learnt a long way and how that’s been major source of inspiration to launch her online platform Pharmacy mentor, where she helps passionate pharmacists build their knowledge and confidence to purse a clinical career they love. So if this sounds like you stay tuned! Topics covered: Benefits of Outreach and remote pharmacyPractical steps to get into hospital pharmacyMindset needed for hospital pharmacyPharma Mentors and The Pharmacy MentorYou can reach out to Janelle via:Website: https://pharmacymentor.com.au/Facebook: @thepharmacymentorInstagram: @thepharmacymentorDON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on:Instagram: @Pharmahack_career Facebook: PharmaHack: CareerTwitter: @HackPharma LinkedIn: PharmaHack: Career Podcast Website: pharmahack.org

Indeed, modafinil is the safest smart pill, according to the researchers at Oxford & Harvard universities. If you live in the U.S. & curious about how to order these pills, then you have landed on the perfect guide. This guide https://modafinil.org/buy-modafinil-usa/ covers the most frequently asked question about getting modafinil in the US, especially for off-label use, the legality of modafinil in the U.S. territories, and what to do to get it without any challenges. BONUS: You'll know how to get modafinil pills & their alternatives easily in the USA from a legit e-drugstore or by visiting your local pharmacy. Timestamp 00:51 Buying Modafinil in the US Video Tutorial 00:51 What Is Modafinil? 02:11 Safety of This “Smart Drug” 03:22 Is Modafinil Legal in the US? 04:21 Do You Need a Prescription in the USA for Modafinil? 05:04 How to Get Prescribed Modafinil in the United States? 05:51 Can You Buy Drugs at a Hospital Pharmacy in the US? 06:36 Where to Order Over-the-Counter Modafinil Online in the USA? 09:17 Conclusion

In this episode, we speak with pharmacist and  Iconic Woman Bec Sbeghen, Icon Group Pharmacy Area Manager. Bec's current role includes overseeing the management of five hospital pharmacy sites in Queensland, Australia and the Icon Group pharmacy intern program. Bec talks about the power of mentorship and her career in pharmacy and the many opportunities it has opened up for her. CREDITS:Guest: Bec Sbeghen Host: Alicia MooEditor: Josh Hills Producer: Kate Crilly FOLLOW:Twitter: @icongroupglobalInstagram: @icongroupglobal Facebook: @IconGroupglobal LinkedIn: Icon GroupWebsite: icongroup.global

Join the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Multi-Hospital Pharmacy Executives Committee as they discuss COVID-19 vaccine administration, allocation, and distribution.  The Committee’s fourteen multi-hospital pharmacy executives joined by Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residents discuss:Concerns about resistance to accepting the vaccineOrganizational planning to manage patients’ that may not have received the COVID-19 vaccineConsiderations around mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all employeesHow pharmacists and technicians fit into organizations’ planning for tiered selectionLogistics of the supply chain (including management of vaccine once on-site and the associated capital equipment and disposables)Role of the pharmacy as it relates to the management of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccinationEngagement with state departments of healthInteroperability with immunization information systems/registries and EHRs considering the management of the various COVID-19 vaccine formulations  Special acknowledgement to the podcast virtual roundtable participants: (Chair) Richard Myers, Pharm.D., M.B.A., BCPS; (Vice Chair) Christy Norman, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS; Brian Cotter, M.S., R.Ph.; Jordan Dow, Pharm.D., M.S., FACHE; Connor Hanson, Pharm.D.; Eleni Kalivas, Pharm.D.; Kevin Krueger, Pharm.D., M.B.A.; Dave Lacknauth, Pharm.D, M.S., M.B.A.; Indu Lew, Pharm.D.; Tim Lynch, Pharm.D., M.S., FABC, FASHP; Karen McConnell, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, BCPS; Shawn Osborne, Pharm.D., M.B.A., CMRP; Binita Patel, Pharm.D., M.S.; Kuldip Patel, Pharm.D.; Matthew Pond, Pharm.D., M.B.A.; Suzanne Shea, RPh, M.B.A.; Rebecca Taylor, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, FASHP; (ASHP Staff - David Chen, R.Ph., M.B.A. and Anna Legreid Dopp, Pharm.D.)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, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician. 

Is hospital practice right for you? What does it take to succeed in hospital pharmacy? Is oncology the future of pharmacy? We sat down with oncology pharmacist, Melissa Lo, to answer these questions and more! Our interview with Melissa is the second podcast in the series about hospital pharmacy. Find our first episode, "Why Hospital Pharmacy is the EPITOME of Pharmacy Practice" at offthescriptshow.com Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

Hospital pharmacy has been on the mind of many students since the beginning of pharmacy school

In this episode, I will give you a general view of how retail independent pharmacies are different than retail. How the community can benefit from these types of pharmacy better than the chains and why I prefer them. Also, I give you a general view of what we pharmacists do at a hospital, how we collaborate with other health care specialists and how every-single-patient in a hospital NEEDS a pharmacist! Some of the most relevant points of these episodes are: Independent retail pharmacies are small local businesses  They are focused on community health, simply because the owners are part of that community. Independent pharmacies have more space and time for the patient to interact with the pharmacy staff These pharmacies normally have space for consultations with their patients and for other activities like vaccinations and Medication Therapy Management  The time these pharmacies dedicate to their patients in 3-4 times longer than what big chain does. They simply have fewer patients *******************************************************************   If you liked this episode write us a review and recommend and share it with those that might need or want this information Please visit our website,  follow us on Instagram, join our Private Facebook Group Community. Get your 5 Tips for Non-Prescription drugs here   Subscribe & Review in iTunes   Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode or those informational documents that I am including with each one of them. AND, I'm adding some bonus episodes that will post soon, and if you're not subscribed, most likely you'll miss them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!   Now if you're grateful for the information that I provided, I will be really happy if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. That is how other people find this podcast and they make me happy Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” tell me what you like the most about my podcast.    Thank you in advance!

This week we had great fun speaking to The Hospital MPharm. The Hospital MPharm has a very interesting Facebook page on which she welcomes contributors to share experiences from their working day in hospital pharmacy. We talked all things hospital pharmacy, bullying and we sorted out what exactly a non-clinical snowflake pharmacist is. Find her Facebook page here.

Director of Pharmacy Outpatient Services, Mark DiParlo, discusses the role of the pharmacist in a hospital setting and the different services that they provide.

Deprescribing, a subject that has gained increasing importance in prescribing practice across the world over the last decade is discussed in this European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy's special podcast. The editors of the themed issue, Barry Jubraj, Clinical Senior Lecturer, King’s College London and Nina Barnett, Consultant Pharmacist, Medicines Use and Safety Division, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service, examine its highlights. Read 'A themed journal issue on deprescribing' here: http://ejhp.bmj.com/content/24/1.toc.

Ep #21 Ketamine Induced Rapid Sequence Intubation with Faizan H. Arshad, MD @emscritcare Happy #EMSWeek #EMSStrong #EMSNation   SKEPTIC = Safety & Efficacy of Ketamine in Emergent Prehospital Tracheal Intubation – a Case Series   Brand new paper from Sydney HEMS on Ketamine and Shock Index in Annals of EM! http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(16)30002-6/abstract   Additional References: Carlson JN, Karns C, Mann NC, et al. Procedures performed by emergency medical services in the united states.Prehosp Emerg Care. 2015. Jacobs PE, Grabinsky A. Advances in prehospital airway management.International Journal of Critical Illness & Injury Science. 2014;4:57-64. Prekker ME, Kwok H, Shin J, Carlbom D, Grabinsky A, Rea TD. The process of prehospital airway management: Challenges and solutions during paramedic endotracheal intubation.Crit Care Med. 2014;42:1372-1378. Wang HE, Kupas DF, Greenwood MJ, et al. An algorithmic approach to prehospital airway management.Prehospital Emergency Care. 2005;9:145-155. Mace SE. Challenges and advances in intubation: Airway evaluation and controversies with intubation.Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2008;26:977-1000. Combes X, Jabre P, Jbeili C, et al. Prehospital standardization of medical airway management: Incidence and risk factors of difficult airway.Acad Emerg Med. 2006;13:828-834. Drummond GB. Comparison of sedation with midazolam and ketamine: effects on airway muscle activity. Br J Anaesth. 1996;76:663-667. Jackson APF, Dhadphale PR, callaghan ML, Alseri S. Haemodynamic studies during induction of anaesthesia for open-heart surgery using diazepam and ketamine. Br J Anaesth. 1978;50:375-378. Price B, Arthur AO, Brunko M, et al. Hemodynamic consequences of ketamine vs etomidate for endotracheal intubation in the air medical setting. Am J Emerg Med. 2013;31:1124-1132. Scherzer D, Leder M, Tobias JD. Pro-Con Debate: Etomidate or Ketamine for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2012;17:142-149. Bruder Eric A, Ball Ian M, Ridi S, Pickett W, Hohl C. Single induction dose of etomidate versus other induction agents for endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients.Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015 Thompson Bastin ML, Baker SN, Weant KA. Effects of Etomidate on Adrenal Suppression: A Review of Intubated Septic Patients.Hospital Pharmacy. 2014;49:177-183. Arnold C. The promise and perils of ketamine research Ketamine began its life as an anaesthetic , but has enjoyed a recent renaissance as a potential. Lancet Neurol. 2013;12:940-941. Craven R. Ketamine. Anaesthesia. 2007;62:48-53. Perkins ZB, Gunning M, Crilly J, Lockey D, O’Brien B. The haemodynamic response to pre-hospital RSI in injured patients. Injury. 2013;44:618-623. Aroni F, Iacovidou N, Dontas I, Pourzitaki C, Xanthos T. Pharmacological Aspects and Potential New Clinical Applications of Ketamine: Reevaluation of an Old Drug. J Clin Pharmacol. 2009;49:957-964. Manthous CA. Avoiding circulatory complications during endotracheal intubation and initiation of positive pressure ventilation.J Emerg Med. 2010;38:622-631. Kohrs R, Durieux ME. Ketamine. Anesth Analg. 1998;87:1186-1193. Moy RJ, Clerc S Le. Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Ketamine in prehospital analgesia and anaesthesia. Trends Anaesth Crit Care. 2011;1:243-245. Reich DL, Silvay G. Ketamine: an update on the first twenty-five years of clinical experience. Can J Anaesth. 1989;36(2):186-197. Porter K. Ketamine in prehospital care. Emerg Med J. 2004;21:351-354. Svenson JE, Abernathy MK. Ketamine for prehospital use: new look at an old drug. Am J Emerg Med. 2007;25:977-980. Johansson J, Sjöberg J, Nordgren M, Sandström E, Sjöberg F, Zetterström H. Prehospital analgesia using nasal administration of S-ketamine--a case series. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2013;21:38. Filanovsky Y, Miller P, Kao J. Myth: Ketamine should not be used as an induction agent for intubation in patients with head injury. Can J Emerg Med. 2010;12:154-201. Himmelseher S, Durieux ME. Revising a Dogma: Ketamine for Patients with Neurological Injury? Anesth Analg. 2005;101:524-534. Kropf J a., Grossman MD, Genzlinger M a., Stoltzfus J, Stehly CD. 328 Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Traumatically Injured Patients: An Exploratory Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2012;60:S117. Angus DC, van dP. Severe sepsis and septic shock.N Engl J Med. 2013;369:840-851. Jabre P, Avenel A, Combes X, et al. Morbidity related to emergency endotracheal intubation-A substudy of the KETAmine SEDation trial. Resuscitation. 2011;82:517-522. Shafi S, Gentilello L. Pre-Hospital Endotracheal Intubation and Positive Pressure Ventilation Is Associated with Hypotension and Decreased Survival in Hypovolemic Trauma Patients: An Analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2005;59:1140–1147. Seymour CW, Band RA, Cooke CR, et al. Out-of-hospital characteristics and care of patients with severe sepsis: A cohort study.J Crit Care. 2010;25:553-562. Williams E, Arthur a., Price B, Banister NJ, Goodloe JM, Thomas SH. 175 Ketamine versus Etomidate for Use in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Endotracheal Intubation. Ann Emerg Med. 2012;60:S63-S64 Bruns, B, Gentilello, L, Elliott, A, Shafi, S. Prehospital Hypotension Redefined. The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2008;65:1217–1221. Seymour, CW, Cooke, CR, Heckbert, SR, et al. Prehospital Systolic Blood Pressure Thresholds: A Community-based Outcomes Study. Acad Emerg Med Academic Emergency Medicine. 2013;20:597–604. 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Differential Effects of Ketamine Isomers on Neuronal and Extraneuronal Catecholamine Uptake Mechanisms. Anesthesiology. 1986;64:359-363. Selde W. Push dose epinephrine. A temporizing measure for drugs that have the side-effect of hypotension.JEMS. 2014;39:62-63.   Sponsored by @PerfectCPR Apple Watch App with Audio and Haptic Feedback to Optimize Cardiac Arrest Training and Improve Quality of CPR Delivery PerfectCPR.com     Query us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EMS_Nation Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prehospitalnation   Wishing Everyone a safe tour! ~Faizan H. Arshad, MD @emscritcare www.emsnation.org  

Roberto Frontini, director of pharmacy, University of Leipzig, and president, EAHP, explains the focus of the EAHP European Summit on Hospital Pharmacy in May. He also talks about how pharmacists can work with and engage clinicians and other hospital staff. This podcast is one of a series recorded at the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Congress 2014. For all those in the series, see: soundcloud.com/tags/eahp%202014

What makes a good abstract? Gunar Stemer, EAHP Scientific Committee member, Torsten Hoppe-Tichy, chief pharmacist at University Hospital of Heidelberg, and Lene Juel Kjeldsen, senior researcher in clinical pharmacy, Danish Research Unit for Hospital Pharmacy, offer some advice.This podcast was recorded at the 18th congress of EAHP. For more information see eahp.eu.