Drug Formulary Review Archives – November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
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Keep communication lines open with top brass to keep pharmacy a priority
There are many strategies and details pharmacy leaders can employ to help maintain their department's staffing and resources. But arguably one of the most important is to create and maintain a solid line of communication with hospital leaders, physicians, and staff. -
Pharmacy's goals should include these seven areas of accountability
When the economy is challenging, it's more important than ever for hospital pharmacy leaders to show how their department creates value in safety, quality, and the bottom line. -
Medication reconciliation process improves with grant-supported pharmacist
Like many hospitals, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, made medication reconciliation a top priority four years ago when the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) campaign focused on how hospitals could save 100,000 lives through several initiatives including medication reconciliation. -
Professional Pharmacy Focus: Infectious disease specialist offers advice on following JC ID guidelines
Hospital pharmacy directors could use the Oakbrook Terrace, IL-based Joint Commission's infectious disease guidelines and guidance in the 2010 National Patient Safety Goals to help confirm what they're doing right, as well as to identify problem areas. -
Hospital's antimicrobial education program has five-week themed series
Sometimes an antimicrobial stewardship program needs a catchy and short educational series to capture hospital staff's attention. -
Guidelines offer tips on improving antimicrobial stewardship program
As each pharmacy director faces the daunting challenge of improving or initiating an antimicrobial stewardship program with limited resources, there are a few strategies that can make this process work more smoothly.