The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings and Exhibition is hosted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The meeting focuses on professional development, networking, updating practice skills for pharmacy professionals, and staying current with the latest products and innovations in pharmacy.
Oncolytic Viral Therapy May be Safe and Effective for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
December 19th 2019Oncolytic Viral Therapy (OVT) is currently not recognized by treatment guidelines for advanced pancreatic cancer; however, safety and efficacy data from previous studies conducted over the previous 10 years have shown that OVT may be a promising, innovative approach for patients with pancreatic cancer.
The Role of the Health System Pharmacist for Patients with Chronic Hyperkalemia
December 19th 2019Jaclyn Harth, PharmD, clinical assistant professor, Fairleigh Dickinson School of Pharmacy, discusses the role of the health system pharmacist for patients with chronic hyperkalemia. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ASHP’s Practice Advancement Initiative Aims for National Impact with New Recommendations
December 18th 2019Pharmacy professionals with the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 have instituted 59 recommendations to promote optimal, safe, and effective medication use, expand pharmacist and technician roles, and implement the latest technologies.
Antivirals for Treating Influenza
December 17th 2019Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, associate director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, discusses current antiviral treatments for influenza. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An Active Shooter Event at a Health Care Facility Is Unlikely, but Be Prepared
December 13th 2019Health care facilities are not immune from active shooter incidents, and pharmacists in these workplaces need to know how to respond, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Staying Informed and Educating Your Patients About the Vaping Epidemic
December 12th 2019With the spike in vaping-related illnesses are at an all-time high, staying on top of the news and counseling patients properly are some ways that pharmacists can help fight the epidemic, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Drug Therapies and the Risk of Suicidality
December 12th 2019Megan Maroney, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; clinical psychiatric pharmacist, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, discusses suicidal ideation and behavior, and depression, as potential adverse effects of some medications.
Study: Enhanced Role of Pharmacists Contributes to Increase in Patient Satisfaction
December 12th 2019Research presented at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas showed that patients who received focused attention from pharmacists during hospital stays expressed higher satisfaction.
ASHP Recognizes 2 Staff Members with CEO Award for Excellence
December 12th 2019The award is in recognition of members David F. Chen, senior director of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders, and Verna L. Reed, director of Customer Relations and Materials Management for their exemplary work within the organization.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wows Attendees at ASHP Midyear
December 12th 2019Emmy-award winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus brought the huge crowd to its feet Wednesday at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a conversation with Caleb McEwen, artistic director of the Brave New Workshop comedy theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Legislative Efforts in Drug Pricing
December 11th 2019Tom Kraus, vice president, government affairs for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) discusses legislators' top concerns with drug pricing and what they're doing to solve the problem. This video was filmed at the ASHP 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How Novel Technology Improves Patients' Lives
December 10th 2019Danny Sanchez, VP and general manager of population health services for Omnicell, discusses how technology is bringing pharmacists closer to their patients. This video was filmed at the 2019 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Pharmacists Managing Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Impact Their Communities
December 10th 2019In addition to handling issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide screenings, and anxiety, many mental health pharmacists deal with typical metabolic conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes.
The Importance of Outpatient Stewardship for Health System Pharmacists
December 10th 2019Lisa Dumkow, PharmD, BCIDP, a clinical pharmacist of antimicrobial stewardship, discusses outpatient stewardship and why it's vital for health system pharmacists. This video was filmed at the 2019 ASHP Midyear Meeting Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Healthcare Leaders Honored During ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
December 10th 2019Four healthcare practitioners have been recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) with different leadership awards. The honorees were presented with the awards during specific ceremonies at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Study Demonstrates Safe, Less-Expensive Options for Patients with Penicillin Allergies
December 9th 2019A pharmacy-driven assessment found more than half of patients with reported penicillin allergies were able to take antibiotics from the same drug class, rather than resorting to substitutes that may have downsides.
Health Care Innovation in Rural Areas May Lead to Better Access to Services
December 9th 2019Population migration to more urban locales, and rural hospital closures are some factors increasing the challenges of health care access to patients and pharmacists in remote areas of the country. Innovation advocated by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) may provide keys to improving access to health care services.
The Proliferation of Opioid and Pain Management Guidelines
December 9th 2019Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAIPM, FASHP, FFSMB, CEO of Remitigate, discusses how opioid and pain management guidelines have evolved. This video was filmed at the 2019 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.