Using Data and Patient Outreach to Improve Medication Adherence for the Most Frail Patients
Keeping individuals on track with their medications remains a challenge for many physician practices. Historically, this was the case for my practice as well. Much of our patient population has chronic conditions, with many having more than one.
Survey: 99% of Hospital Pharmacists Experiencing Drug Shortages
ASHP has released the findings of a new survey on drug shortages. The survey, which was conducted from June 23 to July 14, features data collected from more than 1,000 ASHP members.
Improving Buy-In for Medication Decision Support
Alert fatigue, burnout, short staffing, and more: The pressure on providers grows in intensity and complexity every day. But a new technology enabling clinical decision support alert optimization is making strides toward reducing medication alert fatigue, cutting back on overrides, and offering greater avoidance of harmful medication use.
USP Creates Resource to Help Hospitals Assess Drug Supplies After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant
Pfizer is asking customers to exhaust other supply sources before ordering 12 sterile injectable drugs from the company as it continues to assess its ability to produce the drugs following a tornado that severely damaged one of its manufacturing plants in North Carolina.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 79 – Data-Driven Recommendations to Improve Medication Safety
On episode 79 of PSQH: The Podcast, Susan Montminy, risk management director at Coverys, talks about how to reduce medication safety risks and improve patient safety.
Empower Nurses to Reduce Medication Administration Risks
Adverse events pose risks to patients and can heighten feelings of stress nurses already face. A recent study of nurse-related malpractice claims indicated that 47% involved a patient death or a high level of injury and accounted for 77% of the nursing indemnity paid. Overall, nursing events were 13% more costly than non-nursing events.
How to Facilitate Clinical Decision Support Software Adoption
No matter how advanced medicine gets, mortality from medical errors still exists. Luckily, clinicians have a powerful assistant—clinical decision support software (CDSS)—and this direction in hospital management software development is gaining momentum.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 78 – Improving Medication Adherence After Discharge
On episode 78 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Olufunke Sokan, advanced practice pharmacist at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, talks about a recent study she conducted on medication adherence. This episode is presented by Drexel University as part of National Nurses Week.
DEA to Again Revise Telemedicine Prescribing Guidelines
A statement issued May 3 by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram says the DEA, coordinating with the Health and Human Services Department, is submitting a draft temporary rule to the Office of Management and Budget for the “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Substances.”
Should a Pharmacist Be Allowed to Deliver Primary Care Services?
Primary care providers are under a lot of stress these days. Pharmacists can help them. That was the takeaway from an intriguing panel at last week’s HIMSS 2023 conference and exhibition in Chicago.