Current Concepts In Pharmacy Management


	Summer 2010


Issue 3: Practical Applications of Evidence-Based Medicine in Pharmacy Practice
Educational Objectives
This program is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy managers. At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to: Discuss the concept of evidence-based pharmacy practice and develop an implementation roadmap Review the advantages, disadvantages and uses of evidence-based medicine Identify the best sources of evidence used in evidence-based medicine Describe the relationship between the health care provider, the patient and the evidence
This program qualifies for 1.5 contact hour (0.15 CEU) of continuing education credit.
Articles
Editor's Perspective - Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice - William A. Gouveia Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Practice - Robert L. Talbert Deconstructing Evidence-Based Medicine - Dani Hackner Turning Evidence Into Medicine - Michael T. Inzerillo Systematic Approach to Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Mary Roederer A Perspective on Evidence-Based Medicine: Interview with William A. Miller Posttest

Issue 2: Managing Injectable Drugs in the Ambulatory Setting
Educational Objectives
This program is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy managers. At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to: Describe the third wave of health-system pharmacy practice Discuss the responsibilities and competencies of pharmacy managers in the ambulatory setting Identify the clinical, quality and financial considerations involved in establishing an ambulatory injectable drug program Describe aspects of the Medicare Modernization Act relevant to the ambulatory setting Review action steps required to prevent Medicare fraud and abuse in the ambulatory setting
This program qualifies for 1.5 contact hour (0.15 CEU) of continuing education credit.
Articles
Editor's Perspective: The Third Wave in Health-System Pharmacy - William A. Gouveia Guidelines for a Systematic Approach to Pharmacy Involvement in Chronic Disease Management - Rita Shane Notes from The Cleveland Clinic: A Discussion with David Kvancz - David A. Kvancz Pharmacy Case Studies from Parkland Health & Hospital System - Michael T. Inzerillo Reimbursement Dynamics: A Discussion with Judith Baker - Judith J. Baker Posttest
Issue 1: Supply Chain Management in Health Systems: A New Imperative For Pharmacists
Educational Objectives
This program is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy managers. At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to: Describe the importance of maintaining a reliable pharmaceutical supply chain. Determine the impact of Wholesaler Source Contracting Programs on the pharmaceutical marketplace. Identify various ways of detecting counterfeit drug products. Review drug shortage management strategies. Describe action steps to prevent drug diversion.
Articles
Editor's Perspective: A Reliable Pharmaceutical Supply Chain - Bill Gouveia Tips for Pharmacists in Detecting Counterfeit Medications - Marv Shepherd The Increasing Occurrence of Drug Shortages: Facts and Strategies for the Hospital Pharmacy - Erin Fox and Linda Tyler The Impact of Wholesaler Source Contracting Programs on the Pharmaceutical Marketplace - Allen Dunehew Editor's Commentary - Bill Gouveia Rx Forum: Interview with Douglas Scheckelhoff



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