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Provider Status and Digital Pharmacy: A Winning Combination for Patient Care and Labor Challenges

Omnicell

This would allow them to be reimbursed for providing more services like medication therapy management, immunizations, point of care testing, chronic disease management, and much more. Yet studies show that only about 25 percent of their time is spent on clinical services for patients.

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Celebrating National Pharmacist Day

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

January 12th is National Pharmacist Day, when we recognize the contribution that pharmacists have made–and continue to make–to patient care and our healthcare systems. Each year, patients fill hundreds of millions of prescriptions, keeping pharmacists busier than ever. Licensing boards for these specialties vary.

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

During one such episode, Jorie was rushed to the hospital where she remained for over 10 days due to complications. Initial Hesitations By age 16, Jorie had earned her technician license and actively volunteered at a hospital pharmacy, solidifying her commitment to the pharmacy profession.

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Time running out to register for MDT respiratory event

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

With Hospital Pharmacy Europe ’s inaugural Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care event in conjunction with Hospital Healthcare Europe fast approaching, there are just a few days left to register. With a whole host of fascinating insights and inspiration for improving patient care, it’s not to be missed.

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Could virtual reality become an essential tool for healthcare education?

pharmaphorum

The technology behind virtual reality is rapidly advancing, allowing developers to create entire 3D hospitals for training purposes. When it came to testing written and hands-on tracheostomy care skills, there was a ‘significant trend’ of improvement among those who had used VR simulation.

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Targeting the ecosystem to make cancer extinct

pharmaphorum

PD-1/L1 inhibitors provide a means to effectively target cancer cells and allow the immune system to aid in their destruction. ICR stated that they are looking at using viruses alongside radiotherapy to ‘supercharge’ the immune system. In terms of therapeutics, the team plan to approach the research from various angles.

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Why pharmacy technicians are important in education

The Checkup by Singlecare

Why is more education better for pharmacy technicians—and patient care? Hospital staff felt that technician training should provide more clinical information, while community pharmacy staff thought the clinical requirements for pharmacy technicians were too advanced. Their health and safety will always be a priority.”