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Pharmacy resident research project ideas

Nancy Makem's picture

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Does anyone have a good research project idea for a resident that is interested in Medication safety?

We are exploring Vit K usage and dosing appropriateness along with warfarin dosing appropriateness and the impact of pharmacist intervention but I would love any ideas for med safety long term research ideas or projects that have had success at your institutions.

Thanks for any help.

Chemotherapy in elastomeric pumps

Donald McKaig's picture

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Have a request from our Oncology Clinic to bring in elastomeric pumps for use in delivery of ambulatory chemotherapy infusions (e.g. fluorouracil).

Appreciate if those using these types of devices could provide feedback on any safety issues encountered--or if these have worked well with minimal issues in your facility.

Thanks!

Medication Safety Governance Structure and Monitoring Process

audrea Szabatura's picture

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Hi all,

We have been expanding our services to an increasing number of satellite sites across our state. With this, the ability to oversee the medication use process has become increasingly complex and challenging. We are therefore exploring how to expand our medication safety team. I was wondering if you would mind sharing your medication safety governance structure, including reporting structure (pharmacy versus patient safety department), and whether you oversee other medication safety employees, and what types of committees you use to help prioritize safety initiatives.

Probiotic in NICU

Mary Crerand's picture

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Recently, a "hot topic" from the Joint Commission ( PC.02.02.03 EP6) regarding the preparation of food/nutrient products in NICU. It was reported that Nurseries/NICU have been cited for preparing/adding fortification to formula/breast milk at the bedside. Does anyone have any information regarding hospitals being cited and why? Thanks in advance for your information.

Automatic Stop Order Policy

Jennifer Wiebe's picture

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Hello!

We are looking evaluate the role of a corporate policy on automatic stop orders. There is a trend to for health-systems to extend their automatic stop order (ASO) policy for routine/maintenance medications beyond 30 days. Some have even eliminated ASOs altogether.

What is the ASO policy at your institution? Is this a pharmacy or site policy or a corporate policy?

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