Surging Drug Costs Wreak Havoc on Hospital Pharmacies
June 23, 2016
It’s no secret that drug costs are going up, sometimes by a lot. Not only is there an impact for the patient, but hospitals across…
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Pharmacists’ Role in Chronic Pain Management
- May 5, 2016
Pharmacists are playing a greater role in the management of chronic disease treatment. At a recent conference of pharmacy professionals, pharmacists learned how they can…
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The Dreaded Rx Incident Report
It may not happen often, but there are times in dispensing medication when an error is made and the error affects the patient. In cases…
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Hiring Right Out of School?
Because more pharmacy schools have opened over the past several years, and still more are expected to open, healthcare organizations may find themselves looking at…
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Pharmacists are Helping to Improve Ambulatory Patient Safety
- March 30, 2016
Because most medical care takes place in ambulatory settings, healthcare organizations are focusing on ways to increase safety for patients receiving ambulatory care. A recent…
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How to Slash Readmissions – A Lesson From a Pharmacy-led Clinic in Chicago
- November 2, 2015
Looking for a way to cut — if not outright slash – patient readmissions at your hospital? Consider opening a discharge clinic and staffing it…
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3 Ways Pharmacy Managers Kill Morale
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius was a smart man! If you truly…
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Building the Right Culture and Values
- October 5, 2015
Creating the right culture and values is important for any company, and especially so in the hospital pharmacy setting where people’s lives are on the…
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Ways to Show Your Appreciation During National Pharmacists Month
- October 1, 2015
During American Pharmacists Month (APhM), managers should think about how they will show their pharmacy team members how much they appreciate them. Workers who know…
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NABP Develops Inspection Resource for States
- July 31, 2015
The May newsletter of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) reported that the NABP has provided a new resource for pharmacy inspections: The…
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