ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing over 65,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. For over 80 years, ASHP has championed innovation in pharmacy practice, advanced education and professional development, and served as a steadfast advocate for members and patients. In addition, ASHP is an accrediting body…
This podcast evaluates the roles of intravenously (IV) administered vancomycin and IV or orally (PO) administered linezolid for the empiric management of suspected or confirmed infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We discuss and compare the positive and negative attributes of each drug and how those impact their places in the therapeutic management of MRSA…
This episode explores how pharmacy residency programs can remain agile in a rapidly evolving recruitment environment. Leaders from UNC Health discuss their experiences evaluating applicant interest, workforce priorities, program resources, and preceptor capacity to guide decisions around modifying, creating, consolidating, and general residency program agility and strategic workforce planning with…
In this episode of Insights & Connections, ASHP Executive Vice President and CEO sits down with President Kim W. Benner for a candid conversation in which they discuss their shared vision for the organization, how ASHP can help our members tackle pharmacy's most pressing challenges, and how board and executive leadership are aligning to move ASHP and the profession forward. Listeners will hear…
Looking to strengthen your organization's strategic planning efforts? Join the ASHP Foundation for a timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping health-system pharmacy today. Learn from experienced leaders as they share how the Pharmacy Strategy Checklist on the new ASHP resource center can translate strategic goals into measurable results. The information presented during the…
This episode provides health system pharmacists with comprehensive, evidence-based information about hepatitis B and vaccination. The discussion covers the historical burden of hepatitis B, clinical complications, current CDC/ACIP vaccination recommendations, clinical management protocols, public health reporting requirements, and the pharmacist's role in addressing caregiver questions. This…
In this podcast, Stephen Eckel and Michael Stepanovic discuss the AJHP Descriptive Report "The 2024 updated Basel Statements on the future of hospital pharmacy” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug…
This episode examines the results of a national ASHP Outcomes and Value Section Advisory Group survey exploring how specialty pharmacies measure, track, and benchmark pharmacist and technician productivity. Spanning 25 questions and nearly 50 respondents, the survey sheds light on organizational models, role delineation between pharmacists and technicians, KPI development, data infrastructure,…
Obesity is a chronic disease affecting millions of people in the United States with projections indicating continued obesity rates and related comorbidities. Pharmacists are increasingly in the position to advise patients and provide safe and effective management of medications for healthy weight loss. It is imperative that pharmacists collaborate with patients and their providers to optimize…
This episode was planned to meet the educational needs of critical care pharmacists by increasing their awareness of the prevalence of opioid use disorder, common challenges encountered in managing pain control and sedation in patients with opioid use disorder, and how to implement best practices in this patient population. CE for this episode expires 2 years after the date it was originally…
Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Maria Blaze, mental health pharmacy practitioner at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insight into the vital role pharmacists play in…
In this podcast, Susan Smith and Brian Murray discuss the AJHP commentary "The weight debate: Ideal versus total body weight for fluid resuscitation in septic shock” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of…
This episode discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing Ai into health system pharmacy workflows. It also offers insight into how health system pharmacists may guide utilization and potential best practices in AI use for those in leadership positions, as well as preceptors and learners. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The…