Pharmacy Operations

Pharmacy Strong: Pharmacy Team Supports Their Own During her Battle with COVID-19 October 18 – 24 is National Pharmacy Week. Throughout the week, CompleteRx celebrates frontline teams and individuals who go above and beyond in a series of blog posts. The Pharmacy department at Opelousas General Hospital (OGH) is not just an experienced, efficient team […]

For nearly a decade now, antimicrobial stewardship has been a hot topic throughout the country as hospitals work to comply with recommendations from numerous national and international organizations. In 2014, the Joint Commission (TJC) began requiring any hospitals which it accredits to establish a formal antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP).  According to a 2018 Centers for

Responding to and managing drug shortages is nothing new for hospitals. But rapidly rising demand for medications due to COVID-19 is placing more pressure than ever on hospitals and health systems to appropriately manage drug inventory to support patient care. In short supply are medications used to relieve pain, alleviate breathing difficulties and sedate coronavirus

COVID-19 has brought about many new trends in pharmacy technology – from using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to anticipate drug shortages to dedicated automated dispensing cabinets for COVID-19 units. One of the biggest changes to hospital pharmacy, however, is the use of technology to embrace virtual working models. “The stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 really

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the vital role of pharmacists within healthcare teams and their ability to provide a wide range of patient care services. Recent developments are advancing provider status for pharmacists and show the potential for long-term changes within the profession. “Momentum for provider status has been increasing for a

October  16-22, 2022 is dedicated to National Pharmacy Week. It is a time to recognize the invaluable contributions Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians have made in healthcare. This year we would like to offer five ways to celebrate the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within your organizations. Recognize your staff! If you are a leader in your

Every pharmacy can, and should, be an active participant in helping its hospital achieve higher HCAHPS scores. Historically, physicians and nurses were considered the primary players in raising a hospital’s HCAHPS scores, but data supports that pharmacy can contribute in three key areas of patient satisfaction. What’s more, Deloitte research shows that hospitals with a