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Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
The Coronavirus pandemic reveals how vulnerable the drug supply chain can be. In this episode, we will discuss what frontline pharmacists need to know to ensure essential medications are available and the drug supply remains resilient.
Guest speakers:
Doug Kucera
Associate Vice President
Contract Services, Pharmacy
Vizient
Mittal Sutaria, PharmD
Vice President
Contract and Program Services, Pharmacy
Vizient
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
Show Notes:
[01:31] Demand for Propofol for COVID ventilated patients skyrocketed to 272%
[01:52] Private label programs provides resiliency to the market
[02:41] How to strengthen pharmacy supply chain
[03:55] Drug shortage task force objectives
[06:00] Essential Medication Lists
[06:57] Labor cost for managing drug shortages
[08:10] Prioritize Essential Medication List and educate others
[08:35] Elevate the transparency, accountability and resiliency of the pharmaceutical supply chain
[10:08] Frontline pharmacist advocacy plays a huge role
[10:45] Ask questions to make sure the solution is in the best interest for your pharmacy
Links | Resources:
Vizient’s Novaplus Enhanced Supply Program Enabled Access to 676,000 Additional Units of propofol as COVID-19 Cases Surged, Click here
Essential Medications for Patient Care, Click here
Drug shortages and labor costs: Measuring a hidden cost of drug shortages on U.S. hospitals, Click here
Essential medications review (November 2020), Click here
Vizient Identifies Essential Medications in Hospitals and Highlights Fragility of the Supply Chain, Click here
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Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on clinicians across the country. As the surge persists, staff stressors increase, and the relentless pressure compounds the seriousness of the problem. This episode reveals how the pharmacy director at Capital Health in New Jersey supports his staff and boosts their resiliency.
Guest speaker:
Daniel T. Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Director of Pharmacy
Capital Health
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient
Show Notes:
[01:37] Home life turned upside down for staff
[02:20] COVID cases continue to increase
[02:50] Listen to staff and identify their stressors
[04:08] Daily huddles to check in with staff
[05:02] It’s turning from stress to burnout
[05:55] Resiliency and the ability to adapt helps
[06:18] Rewards to help staff cope
[07:12] The four A’s: Acknowledge, Appreciate, Acceptance, Accommodate
[07:47] Employee assistance programs
[09:30] What to do at the system level
[10:30] The future
Links | Resources:
American Psychological Association: Building your resilience Click here
CDC: Stress & Coping Click here
AMA Creating a resilient organization Click here
American Academy of Pediatrics: TheResilienceProject - We can stop toxic stress Click here
Harvard Medical School: Strengthening Resiliency in Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Click here
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