The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings and Exhibition is hosted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The meeting focuses on professional development, networking, updating practice skills for pharmacy professionals, and staying current with the latest products and innovations in pharmacy.
Duration of Vancomycin Reduced Through Education of Prescribers, Utilization of MRSA PCR Nasal Swab
December 8th 2020The objective of the study was to develop a method for de-escalation of intravenous (IV) vancomycin in patients receiving vancomycin with at least 1 other antibiotic appropriate for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Tom Hanks Addresses Pharmacists With Patient Perspective on COVID-19
December 8th 2020Oscar-winner Tom Hanks conveyed his appreciation for health care workers and encouraged people to follow protocols recommended by health experts in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during a live interview Monday hosted by ASHP.
Reducing 30-day Readmission Rates Through Compliance Calls Post-Discharge
January 29th 2020The discharge pharmacy service at West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine in Morgantown is intended to be a ‘patient first’ program that ensures patients receive the medications prescribed in hand, and that they remain adherent through medication counseling and followup.
Knowing Medications That Cause Hyperkalemia
January 21st 2020Todd Brothers, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS, clinical assistant professor, University of Rhode Island, discusses what patients should know about medications that cause hyperkalemia. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Clinical Pearls for Potassium Binders
January 2nd 2020Jaclyn Harth, PharmD, clinical assistant professor, Fairleigh Dickinson School of Pharmacy, discusses 1 of the clinical pearls for potassium binders. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Drug Suicidality Risks in Younger Patients
December 31st 2019Megan Maroney, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; clinical psychiatric pharmacist, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, discusses the higher risk for potential adverse effects of suicidal ideation and behavior, and depression in younger patients.
Dietary Considerations for Patients with Chronic Hyperkalemia
December 27th 2019Jaclyn Harth, clinical assistant professor, Fairleigh Dickinson School of Pharmacy, explains the dietary considerations for patients with chronic hyperkalemia. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Advanced Training and Education Opportunities as a Pharmacy Technician
December 27th 2019Advanced pharmacy technician roles are on the rise, with new certification programs available for students to utilize, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Addressing Hyperkalemia Assessment
December 25th 2019Todd Brothers, clinical assistant professor, University of Rhode Island, explains how to address hyperkalemia assessed in patients. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Technological Solutions to the Opioid Epidemic
December 24th 2019Danny Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Population Health Services for Omnicell, explains how technology can be used to monitor patients on opioids and intervene before an overdose. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
How Institutional Policies Affect Antimicrobial Stewardship
December 23rd 2019Krutika Mediwala, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the effects that institutional policies can have on antimicrobial stewardship in health systems. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Assessing Hyperkalemia and Managing Patients with a Chronic Condition
December 22nd 2019Todd Brothers, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS clinical assistant professor, University of Rhode Island, discusses the role of pharmacists in assessing patients for hyperkalemia and in managing those with a chronic condition. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Assessment Shows Potential Need for More Preventive Cardiovascular Care in Patients with HIV
December 21st 2019There is a statistically significant difference in the number of patients that meet statin criteria for primary prevention, and those that were prescribed it in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), according to student research presented at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Implementing the Joint Commission's Infectious Disease Requirements
December 21st 2019Lisa Dumkow, PharmD, BCIDP, discusses some techniques for successfully implementing the Joint Commission's newest requirements. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Oncolytic Viral Therapy May be Safe and Effective for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
December 19th 2019Oncolytic Viral Therapy (OVT) is currently not recognized by treatment guidelines for advanced pancreatic cancer; however, safety and efficacy data from previous studies conducted over the previous 10 years have shown that OVT may be a promising, innovative approach for patients with pancreatic cancer.
The Role of the Health System Pharmacist for Patients with Chronic Hyperkalemia
December 19th 2019Jaclyn Harth, PharmD, clinical assistant professor, Fairleigh Dickinson School of Pharmacy, discusses the role of the health system pharmacist for patients with chronic hyperkalemia. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ASHP’s Practice Advancement Initiative Aims for National Impact with New Recommendations
December 18th 2019Pharmacy professionals with the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 have instituted 59 recommendations to promote optimal, safe, and effective medication use, expand pharmacist and technician roles, and implement the latest technologies.
Antivirals for Treating Influenza
December 17th 2019Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, associate director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, discusses current antiviral treatments for influenza. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An Active Shooter Event at a Health Care Facility Is Unlikely, but Be Prepared
December 13th 2019Health care facilities are not immune from active shooter incidents, and pharmacists in these workplaces need to know how to respond, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Staying Informed and Educating Your Patients About the Vaping Epidemic
December 12th 2019With the spike in vaping-related illnesses are at an all-time high, staying on top of the news and counseling patients properly are some ways that pharmacists can help fight the epidemic, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Drug Therapies and the Risk of Suicidality
December 12th 2019Megan Maroney, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; clinical psychiatric pharmacist, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, discusses suicidal ideation and behavior, and depression, as potential adverse effects of some medications.