The list of Confused Drug Names, formerly known as look-alike sound-alike (LASA) medications, has been expanded by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). What are some best practices for ensuring patient safety and reduce medication errors whenever these medications are administered?
Read MoreStaffing models and labor costs often come to mind first, as executives struggle to reduce overhead. However, there are more subtle cost-savings measures that often go unnoticed. Such as the inventory reduction of medications sitting in automatic dispensing machines.
Read MoreContending with the COVID-19 pandemic leaves many pharmacy professionals grappling with additional stressors at work and in their personal lives. How can pharmacy managers and employers prevent their pharmacy employees from experiencing, or provide reprieve from, burnout to retain their valued employees?
Read MoreWhether an Ambulatory Surgery Center is in a pre-construction phase or has been operating for years, the following are 10 examples of questions to ask of any prospective pharmacy service partner.
Read MoreEnsuring hospitals are adequately staffed in all of their departments is essential every day and it becomes even more critical during times of crisis, like a global pandemic, or during times where it’s common for many staff members to request time off.
Read MoreAmbulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) require a pharmacy partner that can be flexible to their unique situations. Every ASC has various needs that pharmacy providers should provide custom services tailored to fit the outpatient surgery center’s needs.
Read MoreThere will be times when your pharmacy is short-staffed, no matter how well you plan. People get sick, they need to take FMLA, they resign unexpectedly. In these days of having to do more and more with less and less, it can be challenging to find an experienced pharmacist or pharmacy technician to help out with little advance notice.
Read MoreTo celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day we asked a few of our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers to tell us what they appreciate about their Pharmacy Technicians.
Read MoreThis is the third in a series of short videos on pre-interview tips for pharmacy positions. Today’s Tip: Focus on Details. Your resume looks great. You nailed the cover letter and hit “send” to reply to that ad for a potential new job. Now what? Make sure you are prepared for when the phone rings!
Read MoreDuring an interview with Rogers Elebra, PharmD., Director of Pharmacy, and part of the Indispensable Health management team, he discusses how he has been managing the COVID-19 pandemic as an individual and a pharmacy leader in an inpatient hospital.
Read MoreThis is the second in a series of short videos on pre-interview tips for pharmacy positions. Today’s Tip: Be prepared. Your resume looks great. You nailed the cover letter and hit “send” to reply to that ad for a potential new job. Now what? Make sure you are prepared for when the phone rings!
Read MorePharmacists who work in inpatient hospital and infusion pharmacies have many responsibilities. They balance patient safety with pharmacy knowledge and with the needs of their customers (nurses, physicians, pharmacy staff, etc).
Read MoreThis is the first in a series of short videos on pre-interview tips for a pharmacy position.
Read MoreAre you considering a career in pharmacy? As with any profession, there's more to being a successful pharmacist than just having the required hard-skills. Let's explore the traits behind a good pharmacist from pharmacists themselves.
Read MoreBenefits, and other employment expenses, are often somewhat mysterious for many pharmacy directors and even some executives in the organization.
Read MoreThis is the fifth in a series of short videos on suggestions for preparing your resume for a pharmacy position.
Read MoreWe asked Pharmacy Managers and Directors of Pharmacy what they look for from a pharmacy applicant during their interview. Provided are interview tips for pharmacy professionals to help land their next pharmacy position.
Read MoreNew legislation permitting the use of telepharmacy in retail pharmacies continues to appear nationwide, most recently in Michigan. Learn how these initiatives can be implemented within all pharmacies, including your own.
Read MoreThis is the fourth in a series of short videos on suggestions for preparing your resume for a pharmacy position.
Read MoreStaffing agencies are a great way to remedy hard-to-fill staffing positions, but what do you need to know before working with one? Learn how to pick the right agency, what questions to ask, and what to prepare when working with one.
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