Technology has become a significant part of pharmacy practice and advancements in technology have helped to improve patient care and healthcare as a whole. Many of these advancements are incorporated into a health information technology system called clinical decision support (CDS). According to Healthcare Information […]
One of the most practical ways to reduce medication errors within a hospital is to implement a system called barcode medication administration (BCMA). BCMA is an inventory control system that is designed to make sure that patients are receiving the correct medications by electronically validating and documenting […]
Happy National Pharmacist Day to my fellow pharmacy compatriots! We all know how stressful a pharmacist’s day can be, therefore today is the perfect day to thank your fellow pharmacists for their hardwork and contributions throughout the year. If you’re not a pharmacist, please take […]
New technology is being introduced into healthcare everyday. These innovations have increased the importance of health information technology (HIT) which is the exchange of health information in an electronic environment. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), health information technology within […]
Another year of my pharmacy career has passed and another one is about to begin. In preparation of the new year, I’ve created a list of pharmacy resolutions I’d like to practice, as well as see others adopt. Limit distractions Working as a pharmacist within […]
