Pharmacy Podcast Network

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, joins Cari Lalande, PharmD where we discuss the clinical value and utility of PGx and how it can be implemented in a clinical setting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has continued for over a year. The evidence continues to update and change, and more and more people are becoming vaccinated. This episode provides a review of the newest literature including guidance on vaccinated individuals. But, remember, don't stop wearing a mask now! Reference: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html. CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Describe evidence-based recommendations to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infections 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fascinating discussion with the Ohio State University's Chief Wellness Officer & author of Evidence-based Competencies in Healthcare, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk PhD about evidence-based practice of medicine and raising the standards of content development.  Hospitals and healthcare systems around the world have attempted to build and sustain evidence-based practice (EBP) cultures and environments, yet they have struggled to clearly understand what EBP competency means. Implementing the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in Healthcare clears up that confusion and serves as a guide for clinicians, leaders, faculty, EBP mentors, and students in achieving EBP competency, facilitating evidence-based decision making in daily practice, and accelerating the speed at which research knowledge is translated into real-world settings to improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. We must develop content which is clinically focused in the same manner as practicing Evidence-based medicine.  Implementing the Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Competencies in HealthcareA Practical Guide to Improving Quality, Safety, and Outcomes By Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Lynn Gallagher-Ford, Ellen Fineout-Overholt   Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, is Associate Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, and Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University (OSU) and Professor at OSU's College of Medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deanna J. Schnitzer is a pharmacy student the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Deanna was a finalist for the National Patient Counseling Competition.  The goal of the APhA-ASP National Patient Counseling Competition is to encourage student pharmacists in their efforts toward becoming better patient educators. 2021 National Patient Counseling Competition FINALISTS  Anna Brown – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Amy Chan – Virginia Commonwealth University Sara Salama – Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus Deanna Schnitzer – University of Pittsburgh Tammy Nguyen – The University of Kansas Isabelle Tharp – Drake University Madison Wiarek – University of Wisconsin – Madison Alison Weygint – The University of Arizona Allison Vu – University of California, San Diego This episode is sponsored by the Ultiguard Safe Pack.  UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy., Learn more about the UltiGuard Safe Pack: https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, Maci Koesterer, PharmD candidate 2021 from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where we discuss her first virtual and unique rotation in PGx and her recommendations to other students.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, an entrepreneur and a coach in PGx who has started her own consulting business bringing awareness to the clinical value and utility of PGx to providers, pharmacists, and consumers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Translational Health Disparities Research in a Data-Rich World https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356140/ People experiencing health disparities, researchers, program and policy staff, and leaders addressing health policies present a spectrum of opinion about the value of big data approaches. These differing opinions range from lack of trust, to acceptance, to enthusiastic endorsement. Researchers must be cognizant and respectful of these differences because building trust is a key aspect of building a broad coalition, which is needed for successful generalizability. Moreover, researchers have the responsibility to ensure their research does not cause harm to either individuals or communities. How Can Big Data Help to Address Health Disparities? https://datascience.cancer.gov/news-events/blog/how-can-big-data-help-address-health-disparities Our country is in the midst of two crises. One is the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other has more historic underpinnings but is now finally receiving greater recognition—the issue of racial inequality. Today’s Guest: Dr. Claire Exaus earned a B. S. Pharmacy degree in 1997 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Got licensed in MA and worked at Cambridge Hospital for two months then moved to FL in June of that year and took a position of staff pharmacist at a very busy CVS pharmacy then called Eckerd Drugs. Dr. Claire Exaus quickly attracted the attention of the district manager as customers called and wrote the district office of her outstanding customer service. Dr. Claire got promoted to pharmacist trainer in May 1998 and spent a month in Richmond, Virginia assisting with Rite Aid conversion to Eckerd Drugs after acquisition. In January 2001, Dr. Claire enrolled back in school into an MBA program but quickly realized that it wasn’t for her. Her goal was to be a clinical pharmacist and instead obtained her PharmD. Four years later in January 2005, Dr. Claire was accepted into the PharmD program at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Managed Care and found her footing. In May 2010, Dr. Claire graduated with Honors with her PharmD while maintaining a full-time job and caring for her new baby. In 2007, Claire left retail pharmacy and took a position at a federally-funded HIV clinic where she provided care and education to newly diagnosed HIV patients and assisted them in getting HIV medications through patient-assisted medication programs funded by drug manufacturers. Two years later, the clinic closed due to lack of funding. In March 2009, Claire entered the world of hospital pharmacy at Baptist Hospital in Miami, FL. It was there at that institution that her clinical formation took shape and there Dr. Claire got to fulfill her goals of honing in her clinical acumen. Always ready to learn, she was assigned to different floors and was mentored by the more experienced pharmacists. She rotated through med-surg, pediatric, pediatric oncology, surgery, emergency medicine, critical care and oncology. She was recognized for improving SCIP score rate after 3 months on the surgery floor. She demonstrated her leadership by leading various projects to improve medication safety and employee wellness with organizing fundraising for the annual heart walk. In 2011, Dr. Claire was introduced to pharmacy informatics by participating in a project to roll out new dispensing cabinets to a new surgery wing. The rollout was an eye opener to a new world of potentials. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Claire took a position at Palmetto Hospital as a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist as the hospital was preparing to transition from Meditech system to Cerner. Dr. Claire volunteered to train as a super user to train others to use the system. Dr. Claire trained physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff. Learning this new skill opened the door to go back to school and obtain a degree in Healthcare Informatics. In August 2015, Dr. Claire left Florida and moved to Massachusetts and took the position of Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Healthcare Associates. She developed a pharmacist-led prior authorization program. In June 2019, Dr. Claire transferred to the Cancer Center where she held the title of Clinical Coordinator Oncology System Management. Currently, Dr. Claire is pursuing a Masters in Regulatory Affairs with a concentration in Health Economic Outcomes Research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Griffin, PharmD (Mentorship) Mentoring in the 21st Century - Why Training the Next Generation of Pharmacy Professionals Helps Us Improve the Healthcare System and Advance the Profession Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, is Professor of pharmacy practice and Vice Chair of clinical services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. She is the founder of the 21st Century PharmD, a virtual resource for personal and professional development for pharmacists and trainees. Dr. Griffin specializes in personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist: mentoring/coaching, positivity, time management, self-awareness, goal-setting.  What public health means to Dr. Griffin is responsibility and accountability for the care of yourself and others. Social Media Links Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/21stcenturypharmd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/brookegriffinpharmd Instagram: @21stcenturypharmd Website: Website: www.21stcenturypharmd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently the American Gastroenterological Society updated their guidelines for treatment for a true medical emergency: gastric and esophageal bleeding. This episode reviews the guidelines and highlights the importance of several changes to management. Today's episode is sponsored by a special CEimpact FREE Law focused webinar: Make sure to save your spot for FREE LIVE LAW CE April 1st. 7PM. https://ceimpact.com/law  Reference: Henry Z, Patel K, Patton H, et al. AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices: Expert Review. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S154235652100077X?returnurl=null&referrer=null  CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021 Learning Objective: Identify appropriate therapy for individuals with variceal bleeds based on the new guidelines 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Challenges and Opportunities of Health System Pharmacists When the general public thinks of a pharmacist, they may think of the pharmacist behind a counter at a community pharmacy. But as we know, pharmacists work in all kinds of practice settings–and that includes thousands of pharmacists in hospitals and other health-system environments. Their challenges are both similar to and different from community pharmacists. Last year, APhA created a special council to discuss health-system pharmacy issues, and to advise the association on how to serve pharmacists in those settings. Our guests are the council’s co-chairs: Steve Rough, from the nationwide pharmacy consulting firm Visante, and Noelle Chapman, from Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices