Articles Tagged With: Pharmacy
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News Brief: JCAHO: Six annual national patient safety goals
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News Brief: Studies focus on effects of statins on heart patients
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California hits a milestone: EC offered direct from pharmacies
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Guest Column: Pharmaceutical marketing practices face new scrutiny
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Different generations approach work-life balance with diverse goals
One of the chief findings of the Task Force on Changing Demographics, established by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) was that changes in the demographics of the pharmacy work force could exacerbate a pharmacist shortage nationwide. -
News Brief: Increase in sudden cardiac death
Antipsychotics, both typical and atypical, are associated with a dose-related increase in sudden cardiac death according to a new study. -
Lookout for these common medication discrepancies
Hospitals sometimes miss potential medication safety problems because the medication reconciliation did not note discrepancies in the patient's diagnosis and prescribed medications. -
Improve medication reconciliation process to eliminate discrepancies
It's a given in 21st century United States that many patients are caught up in polypharmacy; they're taking a variety of medications, prescribed by various providers, and fulfilled at any number of pharmacies. -
Non-traditional schedules may improve staff retention
Every hospital pharmacy manager struggles to attract and retain the best pharmacy staff to provide full coverage. -
Follow these tips to start an antimicrobial stewardship program
Hospitals that invest in an antimicrobial stewardship program might expect to see some safety, health care quality, and even long-term financial benefits from their staffing investment.