David K. Buerger
A year of intense activity for ASCP's government affairs department produced several major victories on issues important to America's elderly and disabled citizens-and, there's still a lot of work in store as the country approaches the presidential election in November.
Collaborative Prescribing Authority for Pharmacists Gains Momentum
Kathy Riley
As understanding of professional partnering relationships between
pharmacists and physicians evolves, an increasing number of states
are pushing through legislation and regulations implementing collaborative
prescribing authority for pharmacists.
Influenza Immunization: An Opportunity for Actionable Patient
Advocacy
Scott Arledge
Effective vaccination programs give consultant pharmacists a not-to-be-missed
opportunity to enhance the health and well-being of residents
and staff in nursing homes. One pharmacist describes such an initiative
for influenza immunization in the long-term care setting.
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Research & Reports
Unnecessary Medications: Cost Savings Resulting from Interdisciplinary
Assessment of Medication Regimens
Michele R. Cole, Michael Jacobs, Bruce Silver
Interdisciplinary review of medication regimens can eliminate
unnecessary medications, saving time and money for nursing facilities
and staff, concludes this study of residents in a 180-bed nursing
home.
Adverse Medication Event History Clarification: A Multidisciplinary
Approach
Jerry R. McKee
This study examines the key role played by historical adverse
experience information in preventing further medication misadventures.
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