230. The GUIDES Checklist

Intended Audience: Newcomers to Pharmacy Informatics and Currently Practicing Pharmacy Informaticists

Today, we briefly go over the GUIDES Checklist, a CDC recommended resource on how to successfully implement clinical decision support (CDS) systems in healthcare.

For more detailed info on the GUIDES checklist, visit https://www.guidesproject.org/

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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229. The Journey from Student to Resident to Informatics Pharmacist feat. Youtuber Dr. Brian Fung

Intended Audience: Everyone

"A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step." - Lao Tzu

On today's episode, I finally get to speak with my colleague and friend, Dr. Brian Fung, on his vast journey through pharmacy and into his current role as a medication management informaticist. Some of the topics of this episode include:

• Early personal discovery of pharmacy informatics
• Getting structured training through residency
• Becoming a specialist in infectious disease informatics
• The soft skills for success
• The purpose of the ImproRx YouTube Channel

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/brianfungrx
Reach out to Brian: https://forms.gle/GqkPLgHR1yLXMBU57
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkfung/

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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228. Pharmacy Week - 5 Things You Didn't Know Pharmacists Invented

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today's episode, we kick of Pharmacy Week with five things you didn't know that pharmacists or people who have gone through pharmacy apprenticeships had a hand in:

1. Mascara
2. Coca Cola
3. Lightbulb
4. Margarine
5. Baby Formula

Happy Pharmacy Week and American Pharmacists Month!

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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Throwback - Lean Six Sigma and Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Jason Lam

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today's throwback episode, we have the opportunity to interview Dr. Jason Lam, CSSBB, PharmD, FCPhA, FCSHP, on how he got into the field of pharmacy informatics. In addition, he discusses how Lean Six Sigma relates to pharmacy informatics and process improvement. Dr. Lam provides sound advice on how to position yourself to be successful in the pharmacy informatics space.

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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227. Last Week in Health IT for October 12th, 2020

Intended Audience: Everyone

Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week.

Article about Epic and COVID-19: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/judy-faulkner-talks-lessons-learned-epics-covid-19-response

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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226. Going International with Healthcare Informatics Consulting feat. Dr. Allie D. Woods

Intended Audience: Everyone

Is pharmacy informatics different in Europe? Check out today's episode to find out! ✈️

Today, we speak with Dr. Allie D. Woods, a pharmacist currently practicing as a senior healthcare IT consultant in Europe. Dr. Woods received her training in the United States and was heavily involved in advancing the profession here before she made a life decision to move to Europe for her current roles.

Today, she speaks about: ✅Her previous training in the U.S. ✅The differences in pharmacy practice in European countries ✅How she leveraged her skillset to succeed outside of the U.S.

You can reach out to Dr. Woods via her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-d-woods-3b0b4462/

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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225. Announcement: Pharmacy Informatics Academy FREE Course

Today marks the launch of the Pharmacy Informatics Academy's FREE introduction to pharmacy informatics course.

Sign up at https://pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com/courses/introductorycourse/

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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Throwback - Oncology Research Pharmacy feat. Dr. David Chu

Intended Audience: Everyone

Today's throwback episode is actually a rebroadcast of the Orange County Pharmacists Association podcast where Dr. David Chu was interviewed about his role as a clinical research pharmacist. Dr. Chu also had informatics rotations during his residency.

In addition to his journey to become a clinical research pharmacist, he discusses how he learned that pharmacy informatics impacts his practice. Though not an informatics pharmacist, the concepts of data analytics and order set builds continue to be part of his role in clinical research.

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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224. Why Use 340B Splitter Software?

Intended Audience: Newcomers to Pharmacy Informatics

The 340B Drug Discount Program is a complicated program that's been around since the early 90's. With all the requirements and regulations, it becomes necessary to find ways to track the medications in order to meet regulations. 340B splitter software helps organizations with this challenge. Today, we talk about why we should use it, some of the challenges of using them, and what to look for when choosing a vendor.

More info about 340B Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/340B_Drug_Pricing_Program HRSA: https://www.hrsa.gov/opa/index.html

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

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223. Last Week in Healthcare IT for September 26th, 2020

Intended Audience: Everyone

Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week.

Article on Social Informatics: https://academic.oup.com/jamia/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jamia/ocaa175/5907049

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

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