by Ciel | Apr 16, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP
🔍 Dive into the New Era of Sterile Compounding! 🧪💉 USP’s updated General Chapter <797> is now official, setting new standards for hospital pharmacies. But are you ready for the Joint Commission and other state/ federal agency inspections...
by Rich | Apr 2, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, Uncategorized, USP
✔ If you work with complexity (e.g., healthcare) and have not read this book, you should. ✔ If you have not implemented a checklist strategy, you must. “under conditions of complexity, not only are checklists a help, they are required for success. There must always be...
by Ciel | Mar 29, 2024 | Pharmacy
🚨Important Read Alert: Addressing Misconceptions About Pharmacists’ Role🚨An article from the American Medical Association, authored by Timothy M. Smith sparked debate on social media, questioning the role of pharmacists in healthcare. While acknowledging...
by Rich | Mar 3, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of critical responsibilities that directly impact patient care and the pharmacy’s compliance with regulations and best practices. It’s no secret that many pharmacies continue to have a difficult time recruiting and retaining...
by Rich | Feb 21, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy
Pharmacy managers understand how critical it is to prevent errors and minimize costs. Unfortunately, without complete control, this isn’t always possible. Simply adding more resources, specialized tools, and outside consultants alone will not provide complete control...
by Ciel | Feb 12, 2024 | Compliance, Pharmacy, USP
US pharmacies are at risk of compromising patient safety by not giving enough attention to nonsterile compounding standards (USP General Chapter <795>). With a focus on sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling, many pharmacies are unprepared for the upcoming...