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| Author | : Bruce Canaday |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 141 |
| Release | : 2008-10-22 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282189 |
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.
| Author | : Deborah Swartwood Ash |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 121 |
| Release | : 2008-10-22 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282820 |
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.
| Author | : Bonnie Levin |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2009-06-25 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282901 |
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.
| Author | : Melodi J. McNeil |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 181 |
| Release | : 2008-04-21 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585283134 |
ASHP’s Safety and Quality Pearls, a premiere session at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, outlined several examples of innovative approaches to improving patient safety and quality of care in various U.S. and foreign health systems. This book pulls together 20 of the original 27 presentations offered at this session to help you move beyond general statements of problems and recommendations to specific, practical advice on solutions from the perspective of pharmacists and technicians who are living with the realities of these medication use issues every day.Topics have been expanded and updated to help you: Comply with clinical guidelines and/or national quality standards. Utilize quality improvement tools. And, initiate and expand with technology and devices. The abundance of information presented by authors representing both large and small health systems, public and private institutions; academic medical centers; government health care facilities; and small outpatient clinics will inspire you to attempt similar interventions in your own institutions, if you haven’t already done so.
| Author | : Deb Saine |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 151 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282170 |
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. "
| Author | : Martin M. Zdanowicz |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 425 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282340 |
The new science of pharmacogenomics aims to understand how an individual's genetic composition affects his/her response to a specific drug or class of drugs. By studying such characteristics as drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporter activity, and receptor sensitivity, a pharmacist is better able to prescribe the right drug the first time.If you are pharmacist, resident, or student curious about this new field, start withConcepts in Pharmacogenomics. In this practical guide, you will find an overview of the science behind pharmacogenomics, followed by detailed chapters related to its clinical application and implementation.Features include: case studies in each chapter clinical pearls illustrations of key concepts figures, diagrams, and flow charts for visual learners key points summarized.
| Author | : Mary Lynn McPherson |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 263 |
| Release | : 2018-08-28 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585284300 |
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.
| Author | : Branden Nemecek |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 2018-08-31 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585285536 |
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States or approximately 20 million individuals. Further, recent studies have shown that improper dosing in patients with renal dysfunction occurs over 20% of the time. ASHP’s Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Dysfunction addresses the persistent and challenging problem of dosing medications for patients with renal insufficiency and dysfunction.
| Author | : Michael DeCoske |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2011-03-09 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585283010 |
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)
| Author | : Doina Dumitru |
| Publisher | : ASHP |
| Total Pages | : 265 |
| Release | : 2008-09-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1585282766 |
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.
