Drug Formulary Review articles from October 2008

Drug Formulary Review archives from October 2008

Hospital pharmacies - large and small - find ways to make new software work.
October 1, 2008... Hospital pharmacies -- large and small -- find ways to make new software work Software helps meet USP 797 rules Hospital pharmacies have had to scramble to meet the tough revised requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) chapter 797...

Software Strategies: How an electronic system can make USP 797 easier.
October 1, 2008... Software Strategies How an electronic system can make USP 797 easier Variety of tasks are easier Hospital pharmacists who have been using an electronic system to meet USP 797 standards say it makes it easier to be consistent and...

Telepharmacy model may work for hospital pharmacies.
October 1, 2008... Telepharmacy model may work for hospital pharmacies Outlying clinics could benefit greatly The driving mission of a telepharmacy model is to help people take a central role in their own health care by providing pharmacy support, along...

Organization making the most of telepharmacy.
October 1, 2008... Organization making the most of telepharmacy Focus on efficiency, convenience Hospital systems and academic medical centers that are considering adopting telepharmacy might follow these tips: * Invest in the right equipment: While...

Research shows benefits of timing Vancomycin.
October 1, 2008... Research shows benefits of timing Vancomycin Study looked at coronary artery bypass patients Health care institutions and pharmacists continually look for ways to prevent post-operative infections through more sterile practices and...

Researcher will be studying how to design work process.
October 1, 2008... Researcher will be studying how to design work process Focus is on bar code medication use Researchers and industrial engineers are working together on a project that could help hospital pharmacies improve patient safety through work...

Hospital expands pharmacy coverage in ED.(emergency department )
October 1, 2008... Hospital expands pharmacy coverage in ED Focus is on safety, efficiency, cost-savings A hospital's emergency department (ED) is the gateway for many hospital admissions, and it's an area in which safety issues loom large. So it...

Ways pharmacists improve safety, efficiency in the ED.
October 1, 2008... Ways pharmacists improve safety, efficiency in the ED Getting right meds to right patients is key Hospitals can improve emergency department operations by adding pharmacists to the mix. Here are some ways this will benefit the...