Download or read book ASHP s Safety and Quality Pearls written by Melodi J. McNeil and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2008 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the creative spirit and real-world content of the live Pearls sessions, this collection outlines several examples of innovative approaches to improve patient safety and quality.
Download or read book ASHP s Safety and Quality Pearls 2 written by Deb Saine and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASHP s Safety and Quality Pearls is one of the most popular sessions at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, and the 2007 and 2008 sessions were no different. Now with in its second volume, ASHP s Safety and Quality Pearls 2 pulls together 17 of the original presentations offered at these sessions. "
Download or read book The Pharmacy Leadership Field Guide Cases and Advice for Everyday Situations written by Michael DeCoske and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re not alone. Pharmacists face leadership challenges every day, whether they realize it or not. As you embark on your journey from student to new pharmacist to emerging pharmacy leader, hear from new practitioners and seasoned veterans alike who have been there and can provide invaluable advice along the way. Now, The Pharmacy Leadership Field Guide: Cases and Advice for Everyday Situations, can be your personal “in-print mentor” to introduce you to leadership concepts and situations and broaden your understanding. This Field Guide focuses on leadership in everyday pharmacy practice by employing a case-based approach. While pharmacists receive exceptional didactic clinical training, leadership skills are another crucial skill set necessary for success. Each chapter is written from the perspective of a veteran mentor and a new practitioner, both selected from various practice settings. Led by the editorial team of Drs. Michael DeCoske, Jennifer Tryon, and Sara White, you will hear from 19 contributors offering pearls of leadership wisdom for you to reference when needed and pass along to others. Inside You’ll Find: Cases ranging from such topics as “Being a ‘little L’ everyday leader”, “The importance of listening”, “Life as a resident”, and “The art of persuasion” Profiles of veteran mentors and new leaders, offering pharmacy and leadership career advice Leadership Pearls for quick tips and Exercises to reinforce each case An insightful foreword from Milap C. Nahata, MS, PharmD, Professor and Division Chair, College of Pharmacy, Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ohio State University (OSU)
Download or read book ASHP s Management Pearls written by Deborah Swartwood Ash and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the significant values of the “pearls” is to show the creative ways that issues were approached, and solutions reached. Many variations in practice setting present themselves (hospital size, location, patient base, etc.) but the value of creative approaches to problems has a universal appeal. Management Pearls is edited by Deborah Ash who was the session chair for the 2007 presentations. The publication provides a number of examples of tools, techniques, and interventions that have improved pharmacy management in both U.S. and foreign health systems.
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Download or read book ASHP s Informatics Pearls written by Bonnie Levin and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASHP’s Informatics Pearls is a compilation of expanded versions of original sessions from the 2006 and 2007 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings. The pearls presented will help identify how pharmacy informatics programs can be utilized in your hospital system to improve patient care. It will also compare various pharmacy informatics programs and how they improve the medication-use system. Expanded topics from the Informatics Pearls sessions include topics on: The transition from paper to online forms Barcode uses Training on a new health care system technology And much more.
Download or read book Ashp s Safety and Quality Pearls written by Melodi J. McNeil and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the creative spirit and real-world content of the live Pearls sessions, this collection outlines several examples of innovative approaches to improve patient safety and quality.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy written by Lisa C. Hutchison and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the number of older patients surge, so too will the medication management challenges pharmacists and other healthcare providers face with this population. Providing care for these often complex cases means not only staying on top of new medications and therapies, but dealing with a wide range of other issues as well. Now in its second edition, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, by Lisa C. Hutchison and Rebecca B. Sleeper, offers the full support you need to provide the most effective medication management and therapeutic decisions. This text is unique, not only as a comprehensive overview of major issues in geriatric pharmacotherapy and a core textbook for students, but as a resource for all healthcare professionals who treat elderly patients. Covering all major topics and issues, the second edition provides the most current information and proven strategies in one comprehensive guide, including associated issues that impact therapy, such as the coordination of care across multiple venues and caregivers. Inside this edition, you will find: Summarized treatment guidelines Evidence-based reviews Recommendations for the frail elderly Case studies and clinical pearls Key points, terms, and definitions Self-assessment questions Extensively referenced New chapters on Palliative and Hospice Care and Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship The demands of an aging population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric pharmacotherapy is now essential for all healthcare providers. Written by practicing geriatric specialists, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy provides all the detailed information and practical guidance you need.
Download or read book ASHP s Clinical Pearls written by Bruce Canaday and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, one of the featured sessions at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting is the highly regarded "pearls" program which includes presentations by pharmacists who share their wisdom borne of experience. ASHP's Clinical Pearls is edited by Bruce Canaday, the original creator of the MCM pearls concept and the session chair for the 2007 presentations. The authors were drawn from the presenters and invited to participate in this year's published version. This collection provides numerous examples of interventions that have improved clinical pharmacy practice in various U.S. and foreign health systems. It also describes the historical context within which the present need for safety and quality initiatives has arisen.
Download or read book Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations A Guide for Effective Dosin written by Mary Lynn McPherson and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praised by practitioners, students and instructors for its engaging approach to teaching a very complex subject, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, has long been the go-to guide for learning how to calculate opioid conversions. Now in its second edition, this reference is a must-have for clinicians involved in pain management at all levels. Written by pain management expert Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations focuses on the calculations that practitioners use in actual practice, providing realistic scenarios for decision making. The revised edition covers the entire spectrum of opioid analgesics used to manage patients with moderate-to-severe pain and serious life-limiting illnesses.
Download or read book The Pharmacy Informatics Primer written by Doina Dumitru and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information technology revolution has fueled the demand in hospitals and health systems for accomplished experts who can help select, implement and maintain CPOE, BCMA, EHR and other systems. As the use of IT in healthcare expands and the complexity of medication therapy increases, there has been a correspondingly rapid growth in the practice of pharmacy informatics and a basic need for an understanding of key elements. The Pharmacy Informatics Primer provides a foundational understanding and offers “pearls of wisdom” for pharmacy professionals involved in informatics. This introductory resource outlines key concepts in understanding, developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical information and automation systems. This essential guide is designed for all pharmacists and covers an introduction to major concepts of informatics such as ePrescribing, CPOE, bar-coding, smart pumps, and the pharmacist’s role in EHR. Chapter features include key terms and definitions, and a comprehensive table of pearls, specific to each subject to present a clear understanding of all concepts.
Download or read book The Pharmacist s Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and Stewardship written by Sarah M. Wieczorkiewicz and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a patient comes in with a suspected infectious disease, knowledge is power. Now this knowledge is simplified, comprehensive and easy to find. The Pharmacist's Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and Stewardship puts all the necessary information in one place, including: Evaluating potentially infected patients Identifying the infection's suspected source and related organisms Comparing the range of anti-infectives Knowing the factors that impact treatment Developing an antimicrobial stewardship program A step-wise approach walks logically from overall key concepts to disease- and drug-specific information. Disease states are summarized for easy reference. Tables make it easy to evaluate recommended treatment options. In infectious disease management, when answers are seldom black and white, this guide helps pharmacists make confident decisions.
Download or read book Managing and Leading written by Paul W. Bush and published by Ashp. This book was released on 2008 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide features 44 essays, each focused on an idea or principle to help health-system pharmacists and residents improve management and leadership skills.
Download or read book Preceptor s Handbook for Pharmacists written by Lourdes M. Cuellar and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASHP’s significantly updated 4th edition of our widely popular Preceptor’s Handbook for Pharmacists expands the content to include current challenges and issues impacting preceptors since fundamental changes have occurred that greatly affect modern practice including: The onboarding process Wellness and resiliency Misconduct and inappropriate behaviors Teaching across diverse student populations Ethics To be an effective preceptor, a pharmacist should exhibit clinical competency skills, possess excellent communication skills, and also demonstrate humanistic skills. This edition includes perspectives from across the country and from different or unique practice programs to bring a wide variety of expertise to this edition. The intent is for this book to be reflective on broad practice guidelines. The Preceptor's Handbook for Pharmacists, 4th edition is the updated and expanded authoritative resource for both new and experienced pharmacy preceptors to create a lifelong impact on young pharmacists.
Download or read book PharmPrep ASHP s NAPLEX Review written by Lea S. Eiland and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2011-05-20 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of studying and hard work, you’re almost a licensed pharmacist! The final step is passing the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination, or the NAPLEX®. For the last decade, PharmPrep: ASHP’s NAPLEX® Review, has been a trusted resource with new graduates preparing for the NAPLEX examination, both as an online product and a print companion.Using real patient cases accompanied by questions that address all NAPLEX® competency statements, the new fully updated PharmPrep: ASHP’s NAPLEX® Review, 4th edition, gives you the flexibility to review information by specific disease state and provides 78 sample cases, as well as calculations and law review sections. As drug therapy becomes more complex, PharmPrep has continued to update and revise cases so they reflect contemporary clinical practice.PharmPrep is an equally important reference for the experienced practitioner as a tool for pharmacists to continue to develop professionally, or for out of practice professionals looking to refresh their skills. Only PharmPrep has case-based questions and detailed explanations that don’t just tell you what answers are right or wrong, but why. It is the the most affordable, trusted resource available to prepare for the NAPLEX® exam. As a book or in a convenient online/book package, PharmPrep goes where you go—on the subway, in the break room, to the coffeehouse. Or, just cozy up to the PharmPrep book from the comforts of home. Wherever you go, its the best resource to get you passed and ready to practice.To learn more about PharmPrep Online, visit www.pharmpreponline.com and sign up for a free trial today. Don’t have an ASHP account? Simply register at www.ashp.org.
Download or read book Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians written by Mary Ann Stuhan and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using language and organization aimed directly at pharmacy technicians, Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians offers more than 700 pages of practical applications, safety issues and error prevention, and illustrative cases that not only explain how but why. Throughout the book, anatomy and physiology are discussed in relation to various disorders and associated pharmacotherapies to give the pharmacy technician students a context for how drugs work. Students using this book will learn the therapeutic effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases affecting that system, and their adverse effects. An emphasis is placed on practical applications for the technician. What types of issues will technicians encounter at work? What is their role in patient education? How do they work with the pharmacist? Key features throughout the book: 77 case studies, including 249 case study questions More than 1,200 drugs discussed Pronunciations for difficult terms or words such as disease names Numerous figures and illustrations Alerts that point out areas of potential dangers or errors, including look-alike/sound-alike drugs. 335 practice points, including mention of any FDA-required patient medication guides, and any “special” drug storage and dispensing considerations, including beyond-use dating of open multi-use products. 110 commonly used and comprehensive drug tables. Chapter review questions The book’s content is written to meet ASHP accreditation standards and, therefore, is one of the most comprehensive books on the market related to pharmacology for technicians. For additional resources related to the book, visit www.ashp.org/techpharmacology.
Download or read book The Chapter 800 Answer Book written by Patricia C. Kienle and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides explanation of elements of USP Hazardous Drugs' Handling in Healthcare Settings and best practices to comply with the requirements and recommendations of the USP General Chapter"--Pref.
