Speaking at the “It’s a New World Conference 2020” was a terrific experience. A special thank you to John Goehle and Laurie Roderiques for the invitation to participate. My presentation focused on Hot Topics in Pharmacy, including medication management, patient safety, safe injection practices, updates to USP Chapters <797> and <800>, and the impact of COVID-19 on ASCs. The most rewarding part of the conference was e-meeting and learning from the other speakers, all experts in their fields. Congratulations to John and his team for being proactive and providing community and an educational opportunity for ASCs.
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Happy Easter!
May your Easter basket be full of Joy, Happiness and Peace at Easter and Always! Wishing you all a Happy Easter holiday. Your friends at OctariusRx.
Featured Speaker at “It’s a New World Conference 2020”
OctariusRx President and Consultant Pharmacist Victor Alves is a featured speaker at the virtual "It's a New World Conference 2020" and will be presenting: Hot Topics in Pharmacy. He will discuss current pharmacy issues including updates to medication management, USP Chapters <797> (sterile compounding), <800> (hazardous drugs) and the impact of COVID-19. He will provide practical tips for improving patient safety and survey success.
What Should Be in Your Malignant Hyperthermia Cart (According to a Consultant Pharmacist)
It may not make major headlines or dye the river green, but the month of March includes an important awareness campaign for increasing patient safety across healthcare facilities: it’s Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) awareness month. As a consultant pharmacist, MH is an issue of concern for the ambulatory healthcare facilities with which I work.
Operational Response to COVID-19 from OctariusRx
I want to share an update on what proactive steps OctariusRx is taking to keep our customers and our people safe while continuing to provide the exceptional services you rely on. These are unprecedented times and coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a dramatic impact on our lives and on many businesses. We want all our customers and patients to know we have a business continuity plan in place and will continue to provide all the services you are accustomed to.
The Coronavirus & Antibiotic Stewardship: Advice from a Consultant Pharmacist
Antibiotic stewardship is a global issue and it’s something we all must address. At the facility level, it’s not only a regulatory concern, it’s a patient safety issue. With the ongoing global spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID- 19), the issue of antibiotic stewardship (already a significant focus by the certification and accreditation bodies), has been pushed even further out into the spotlight. Beyond just being a survey challenge, antibiotic stewardship can have a profound impact on patient outcomes — not only today’s patients, but also future patients.
Recognizing National Patient Safety Awareness Week: How Consultant Pharmacists Help
This week, we’re celebrating National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 8-14, 2020). According to the Institute for Health Improvement (IHI), National Patient Safety Week is an annual recognition event meant to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety.
Welcome to our newest partners in medication safety!
We are thrilled to welcome our three newest partners, facilities who have asked us to help them enhance patient safety, reduce risks and increase survey success.
Electronic Prescribing and Dispensing
Beginning January 1, 2021, all prescriptions for controlled substances and medical devices in Massachusetts must be issued electronically unless covered by an exception. This week we discuss the steps you need to take to be prepared because even though it is a year away, it is important to take this time to prepare.
It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month!
It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month and as your consultant pharmacist we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about scheduling your regular comprehensive eye exam.