216. A Chief Pharmacy Officer's Perspective & The Autonomous Pharmacy Framework feat. Dr. Christopher Fortier

Intended Audience: Everyone

How can we use technology to innovate pharmacy practice and push the profession forward?

That is the primary question we answer in today's episode with special guest Dr. Christopher Fortier. Dr. Fortier is a Chief Pharmacy Officer and also involved with The Autonomous Pharmacy Framework. Today's episode contains discussions about pushing our profession forward with technology, how relationships are important in professional development, and how mentorship is key to success.

For more information on the Autonomous Pharmacy Framework, visit http://www.autonomouspharmacy.com/
If you have any questions for Dr. Fortier, you can reach him at [email protected]

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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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215. AI-Assisted EHR Documentation an Human Oversight

Intended Audience: Newcomers to Informatics

Recently, JAMIA published an article that discusses how AI can be used in documentation assistants to improve provider efficiency/workflows. Today's episode briefly goes over the article and we talk a little but about how human oversight is still needed until AI tools provide a confident level of reliability.

Journal article: https://academic.oup.com/jamia/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jamia/ocaa131/5897463?

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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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Throwback - Project Managing, Business, & Informatics feat. Pharmacist Alicia Williams

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today's throwback episode we speak with Alicia Williams, a pharmacist who's made her career unique with her experiences in IT, informatics, business, inpatient, consulting, and more! She shares her story and also provides some great advice on what others can do to get into the pharmacy informatics space. You can reach out to her at [email protected] for any additional questions.

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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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214. What Did I Do In My Early Career in Informatics?

Intended Audience: Newcomers to Pharmacy Informatics

A question that I get a lot of is what did I do in my early career in pharmacy informatics. Though I can't tell you the surefire steps to a successful informatics career, I can share you what my early steps are when I started. In this episode, I talk about:

1. Volunteering for projects
2. Learning the medication use process
3. Connecting and maintaining relationships
4. Joining groups that promote networking
5. Be open to opportunities
6. Keeping your CV updated
7. Continually learn
8. Continually expand your network

Again, these are my steps and they may work with some more than others. I hope this helps.

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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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213. Evolving from Pharmacy Technician to Implementation Consultant feat. Amanda McDowell

Intended Audience: Everyone

If you have the drive, you can accomplish great things!

On today's episode, we speak with pharmacy implementation consultant Amanda McDowell on what her role is in the pharmacy technology space. Amanda has been trained as a pharmacy technician and has been able to pave a road towards her role today as an implementation consultant.

Topics on today's episode:
Being a retail pharmacy technician
The role of an automation pharmacy technician
Moving from pharmacy technician to pharmacy informatics specialist
Transferable skills

To reach out to Amanda, check out her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-mcdowell-6862b179/

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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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212. Last Week in Health IT for August 18th, 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.

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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 - Academia, Residency, Master's Program, and Blockchain feat. Dr. Beth Breeden

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today's throwback episode, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Breeden on many facets of pharmacy informatics. Dr. Breeden is faculty at Lipscomb University and involved in the PGY2 pharmacy informatics residency program and the Master’s program in Health Care Informatics. She also discusses blockchain and its implications in pharmacy informatics in the coming years.

More info: Email: [email protected] Lipscomb University: https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/health-care-informatics Publications by Dr. Breeden: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Breeden%20EA%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthoruid=27121611 Publications by Dr. Kevin Clauson: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Clauson%20KA%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthoruid=27121611 IBM Blockchain: https://www.ibm.com/blockchain Hashed Health: https://hashedhealth.com/ Synaptic Health Alliance: https://www.synaptichealthalliance.com/

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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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211. Why Don't We All Use These Technology Tools?

Intended Audience: Everyone

We have all these technology and informatics tools that can improve patient care and reduce medication errors... so why don't we use them? Today's episode we will go over a few reasons why not everyone is adopting all these tools right now.

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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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210. A Journey from Residency to Director of Medication Systems and Informatics feat. Dr. David Aguero

Intended Audience: Everyone

"I never lose. I either win or learn." - Nelson Mandela

On today's episode, we had the opportunity to speak with special guest Dr. David Aguero about his journey into informatics. He successfully completed a pharmacy residency program focused on medication use systems before embarking on an operational role, then eventually landing him in his role today as Director of Medication Systems and Informatics. On this episode, he discusses:

His unique residency experiences Applying what he learned to his current role The importance of mentorship Networking and the grit to keep on trying

If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Aguero, you can contact him at his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaguero/

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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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209. Interactive Gaming and Health Technology

Intended Audience: Everyone

Video games have come a long way, and what used to be something with a reputation of making people unhealthy is now being used to catalyze people into engaging in their own health. Today's episode, we talk about an example of where we can be in the future, integrating video games with BAN technologies and dietary analysis.

Check out this article that talks about how video games can have a role in improving health outcomes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3391574/

Another great piece of journalism on how video games have changed over time and move towards health outcomes: https://medcitynews.com/2019/05/from-joke-hour-to-digital-therapeutics-an-evolution-of-gaming-in-healthcare/

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Network with other pharmacists at Pharmacists Connect!
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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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