Drug Formulary Review articles from January 2009

Drug Formulary Review archives from January 2009

Pharmacy's role is vital when pandemics bioterrorism are involved.
January 1, 2009... Pharmacy's role is vital when pandemics bioterrorism are involved Create pharmacy business continuity plan Pharmacists need to take an active leadership role in developing emergency preparedness plans, volunteering as first responders,...

Use disaster resources efficiently through methodical planning.
January 1, 2009... Use disaster resources efficiently through methodical planning Develop matrix of potential emergencies The first step in developing a thorough disaster plan is to determine your hospital's and your pharmacy department's risks. ...

Exercise plans for high impact events and follow up with after-action report.
January 1, 2009... Exercise plans for high impact events and follow up with after-action report Start with tabletop exercise Once pharmacists and hospital managers have outlined the possible high impact emergencies that could occur, it's time to exercise...

Shake up staff with a disaster drill that begins with unconventional news.
January 1, 2009... Shake up staff with a disaster drill that begins with unconventional news For example: Flu epidemic would start slowly When Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL, recently held a disaster drill that was intended to prepare staff...

Expect the unexpected and disaster plans will work.
January 1, 2009... Expect the unexpected and disaster plans will work Small 'Star Trek'-like com device helps There's very little excitement for Floridian hospital pharmacists when it comes to holding disaster drills for hurricanes. It's old hat, second...

Pharmacy director offers pointers on decentralizing.
January 1, 2009... Pharmacy director offers pointers on decentralizing Make change in gradual steps For many hospital pharmacy departments, decentralization is an important goal for the purpose of improving patient care and safety and encouraging greater...

Hospital pharmacies have to meet Joint Commission anticoagulant rules.
January 1, 2009... Hospital pharmacies have to meet Joint Commission anticoagulant rules Here's some advice on improving your P&Ps Hospital pharmacists will need to continue their focus on anticoagulation therapy and improving safety, as indicated by a...

News Briefs.
January 1, 2009... HHS designates ISMP as Patient Safety Organization The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) of Horsham, PA, as one of the first 10 Patient Safety...