This issue of AJHP is a theme issue featuring numerous papers on provider status. I applaud the Journal for featuring more theme issues such as this one that bring us more in-depth focus on important topics facing our profession. What struck me most as I read these papers is that a common...
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Contributed by Danielle Beltz (Past President), Heather Deem (Past Policy Chair) Ashton Unger (Past Legal Affairs Chair) and Heather Deem (Policy Chair): NEOMED Class of 2016 A body of research demonstrates that pharmacy practice advancement is for the good of our patients. PAI is also...
The concept of having critical care pharmacy services available 24/7 is certainly not new. The value of critical care pharmacists has been well documented through various studies where it was proved that critical care pharmacists reduce medication errors, improve patient outcomes, and...
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HER2 membrane proteins play a special role in certain types of breast cancer: amplified levels of HER2 drive unrestricted cell growth. HER2-tailored antibody-based therapeutics aim to prevent cancer cell growth. However, two-thirds of HER2 positive breast cancer patients develop resistance...
It has been quite a while since I have contributed a blog. But I am going to make a more concerted effort to make some regular contributions. This month’s issue of the Journal includes the publication of a Special Feature titled: Credentialing and privileging of pharmacists: A...
"What is Lean? The chicken, or your practice model?" After meeting hours, over ASHP Policy Week in Bethesda, a group of seasoned, new and aspiring health-system pharmacy administrators (HSPA's) gathered for dinner in downtown DC. As one of the aspiring HSPA's, I valued the opportunity to...
I value the opportunities I have to meet with and talk to our members. During my visits to state affiliate meetings, schools of pharmacy, and the hospitals and clinics where you practice, I enjoy hearing about the work that you are doing and seeing first-hand how your efforts benefit the...
This week marked the end of the journey toward publication of my PGY1 Residency Project in the May 15th issue of AJHP. While I could blog about the ups and downs of becoming "published," I wanted to focus on another opportunity I had during the process. I was invited to participate in an...
The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP) is the official publication of ASHP. It publishes peer reviewed scientific papers on contemporary drug therapy and pharmacy practice innovations in hospitals and health systems. With a circulation of nearly 40,000, AJHP is the most widely...