Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Pain management and the opioid epidemic dominated the top health system articles in 2022.

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Hospitals 91

IDStewardship

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In this article a pharmacist with advanced training and experience in infectious diseases discusses five things pharmacists should know about ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Article Posted 1 December 2022. Approximately 5-15% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation will develop VAP during their hospitalization.

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Hospitals 348

Drug Topics

JUNE 13, 2025

According to an article in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , the rate of pregestational and gestational diabetes has been increasing in the US, occurring in 1% and 8% of all pregnant women in 2020, respectively. In total, 53 women were included and completed the survey. 2024;131(1):26-35.

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Specialty Pharmacies Compounding Independent Pharmacies Immunization 190

Fierce Healthcare

JULY 30, 2024

As artificial intelligence rapidly makes inroads in healthcare, federal agencies already have the authority to regulator AI at the hospital bedside, according to some healthcare researche | An article published in JAMA Health Forum argues that through the conditions of participation in Medicare and Medicaid, CMS has the authority to oversee how hospitals (..)

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STAT

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article is part of a partnership between First Opinion and Tradeoffs, a nonprofit news organization exploring our confusing, costly, and often counterintuitive health care system. To O n a Thursday in early August, staff at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut realized they’d been hit by a ransomware attack.

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Hospitals 133

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Users of the Hospital Pharmacy Europe website can now enjoy upgraded functionality with the launch of a new notification system. This complements the existing notification system built into the Hospital Pharmacy Europe App, which was launched in summer 2022 and is available on iOS and Android.

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Hospitals 103

IDStewardship

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this article, a pharmacist from Turkey with advanced training in the area of infectious diseases provides insights on antimicrobial stewardship in Turkey. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 1 August 2023 A man colonized with extensively drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii gets on a plane. Interview with: Emre Kara, MSc.,

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Hospitals Community Pharmacies Dosage Communication 246

IDStewardship

APRIL 16, 2025

In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists discuss five things to know about interpreting MRSA naresswab results Authored By: Hunter Rondeau, Pharm.D., Given the value of MRSA nares as a tool to avoid unnecessary anti-MRSA therapy in patients hospitalized with pneumonia, it has garnered significant popularity over the last decade.

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Hospitals 130

STAT

OCTOBER 26, 2024

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.

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Hospitals 109

IDStewardship

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This article discusses ways to celebrate the annual observance of antibiotic awareness week 2024. The problems with antibiotic resistance do not reside in a hospital or a single country alone but are pervasive throughout global societies. Written by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

Hospitals 189

Hospitals 189

IDStewardship

MARCH 23, 2023

In this article three infectious diseases pharmacists discuss the cross-roads of antimicrobial resistance and microbiology laboratory, reflecting on a recent Twitter chat on the topic. Multidisciplinary approaches to antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) are imperative to address this concerning situation.

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Hospitals Communication Patient Care 223

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A recent scoping review has, for the first time, described pharmacist-led interventions at hospital discharge that reduce readmission rates. Hospital readmissions frequently stem from medication-related problems, such as prescription errors or poor treatment adherence around transitions of care. Reference Weber C et al.

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Hospitals 52

IDStewardship

JUNE 18, 2023

In this article the story of an infectious diseases podcasts is discussed – IDpodcasts. ID Podcasts’ platforms are entirely self-supported by USF’s Morsani College of Medicin, USF Health, and Tampa General Hospital. The app and website are accessible to all; no paywall, subscription or user fees are requested.

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Hospitals 217

IDStewardship

JUNE 1, 2023

In this article the adoption of Firstline as a city-wide platform to support antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is discussed. Interview with: William Greendyke, M.D. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

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Hospitals Nursing Homes Communication Medical Schools 147

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Furthermore, an investigation conducted by Norwalk et al found significant differences between Black and non-Black populations in pneumococcal mortality and length of hospital stay. Racial disparities in adult pneumococcal vaccination indications and pneumococcal hospitalizations in the US. MMWR Morb Wkly Rep. 2025;74:1-8.

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Vaccines Compounding Pharmacies Immunization Hospitals 73

IDStewardship

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this article an expert in clinical information design provides his insights, discussing reasons why some guidelines do not get used along with solutions to these problems. Article Posted 2 September 2022. which has to do with antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals. Interview with: Michael Long, Ph.D. BCPS, BCIDP.

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Hospitals Documentation Formulary Information Medication Guidelines 130

IDStewardship

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In this article we do a quick run down on IDstewardship for the end of 2022. . Article Posted 26 December 2022. As we all take a breath before heading into a new year in 2023, this article is provided as a look back and checkpoint in the life of IDstewardship.com, LearnAntibiotics.com, and the IDstewardship social media profiles.

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Chemotherapy Hospitals 130

pharmaphorum

JUNE 15, 2021

Every patient, every doctor or nurse, every hospital worker is a human being influenced by their experiences outside of healthcare. As Mark Wehde, Chair, Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, explains: “Healthcare is shifting from a traditional hospital?centric READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. up seamless care.

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Hospitals Mayo Clinic Communication 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MAY 2, 2024

Here at Hospital Pharmacy Europe, we provide hospital pharmacists with inspirational examples of best practice, and that includes sharing insights into innovative projects being launched across the UK and Europe to support the profession and improve patient care. The post Do you have an innovative hospital pharmacy project to showcase?

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Hospitals Patient Care 52

IDStewardship

APRIL 30, 2023

In this article advice for new pharmacists is provided by a pharmacist with 15 years of experience and answers are sourced from commentary on Twitter as well. Relevant to this introduction, having worked at a Boston hospital for several years, for me DD and the pharmacy life just go hand-in-hand like chimichurri sauce and flank steak.

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Health and Personal Care Stores Patient Care Insurance Hospitals 334

IDStewardship

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses 5 examples where challenging antibiotic workflows can be an issue. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted October 2024, First Released in the October 2024 IDstewardship Newsletter 1. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., More information on ganciclovir in the label here.

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Compounding Labelling Packaging Hospitals 130

IDStewardship

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this article 3 clinical pharmacists provide insights, pulling from their advanced experience with beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Beta-lactams such as piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, and meropenem form the backbone of antibiotic regimens in the sickest, most vulnerable hospitalized patients. Let us begin!

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Nursing Homes Hospitals Dosage 237

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 23, 2025

Our aim at Hospital Pharmacy Europe , is to support patient care and improve outcomes by sharing inspirational examples of best practice from across the UK and Europe and thats where you come in. All published works will be edited by Hospital Healthcare Europes in-house team before publication, with final approval from you.

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Hospitals Patient Care Documentation 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JUNE 16, 2025

This article was originally published by our sister publication Hospital Healthcare Europe. The post Targeted treatment of GI disorders possible as gut biomarkers identified appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals 52

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Terri Albarano, MS, PharmD Director, Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board When patients are admitted to the hospital, they are typically focused on receiving the best care. In the typical hospital pharmacy, IVs are manually prepared by pharmacy technicians and then manually checked by pharmacists.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Sterile Compounds Omnicell Patient Care 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

APRIL 24, 2025

Conducted at the Medicines Evaluation Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital and funded by the Jon Moulton Charity Trust, this study builds on previous research by the same team , which found that immune cells displayed heightened steroid sensitivity at 4pm compared to 4am.

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Hospitals Immunization 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 5, 2025

Study author Professor Anna Murphy, a consultant respiratory pharmacist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, said: This research shines a light on a concerning reality that patients lack the knowledge to know when to replace their inhaler device. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication Pulse.

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Hospitals Labelling 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JUNE 12, 2025

This article was originally published by our sister publication Hospital Healthcare Europe. The post Colorectal cancer red flags often mistaken for medication side effects appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe. Journal of Public Health. 2025;, fdaf014.

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Hospitals Communication 52

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Following discussions with NHS England, Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon became the pilot site for an exemplar sustainability project. Changing sheets Many UK hospitals change patient bedsheets daily. tonnes of CO2e emissions.

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Hospitals Patient Care 52

The Honest Apothecary

MAY 5, 2023

But the fact is that meetings, when done well, are an effective and powerful tool to help your hospital achieve all their patient care goals. And consistently bad meetings are a telltale sign of poor hospital leadership. In this post I will share some of the hospital meeting mistakes you should try to avoid. Probably not.

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Hospitals Patient Care Communication 52

The Honest Apothecary

JULY 4, 2023

Jeremy, an HR business partner to the nursing staff of a medium sized community hospital, arrived at his desk at 8:30am on Monday to a familiar sight. “This floor has the hardest patients in this hospital,” she replies. There, sitting on his desk, was yet another resignation letter from a nurse on the 7th floor.

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Hospitals Communication 105

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is seeking feedback from hospital pharmacists on its green guide to making professional pharmacy practice more environmentally sustainable. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication The Pharmacist.

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Hospitals Community Pharmacies Documentation Communication 52

The Honest Apothecary

APRIL 24, 2023

Here I share some of the latest news, articles, editorials, or blog posts that fall generally under the theme of Pharma or healthcare. All article shared will be free to read and not locked behind an annoying paywall. “Right now, 48 out of 50 State Boards of Pharmacy do not regulate flavoring as compounding.

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Compounding Labelling FDA Hospitals 97

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 16, 2024

The SRC comprises esteemed individuals from various sectors, including academia, industry, regulation, hospitals, and community practice. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication The Pharmacist. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication The Pharmacist.

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Hospitals Patient Care 105

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Medical billing errors have become a significant issue in the healthcare industry, causing financial losses for hospitals, insurers, and even patients. This article explores the impact of such errors in the United States, with a focus on coding and the need for improved systems and processes.

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Insurance Hospitals 64

STAT

MAY 13, 2024

” The answer invariably comes back to a popular 2003 journal article from a quartet of health economists titled, “ It’s The Prices, Stupid.” ” Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Hospitals 136

pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“I was hugely grateful for the brilliant care I received whilst in hospital – but I could also see the huge potential for digital to improve patient access and efficiencies across the NHS,” she says.

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Hospitals 83