Advanced Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care Online-More Bang for Your Buck: Service Justification and Return on Investment for ICU Pharmacists (Brian L. Erstad, PharmD, MCCM)

More Bang for Your Buck: Service Justification and Return on Investment for ICU Pharmacists (Brian L. Erstad, PharmD, MCCM)

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The talk titled "More Bang for Your Buck: The Service Justification and Return on Investment for ICU Pharmacists" by Brian Erstad discusses the evolving role of critical care pharmacists in healthcare settings. The speaker highlights the importance of demonstrating the value of pharmacist interventions through cost minimization and cost avoidance investigations. The talk emphasizes the impact of pharmacist participation in multidisciplinary teams, showcasing examples of interventions leading to substantial cost avoidance. Furthermore, it addresses the need for ongoing justification of critical care pharmacist positions to ensure optimal patient care outcomes. The future of pharmacy practice is discussed with a focus on increased specialization, accountability, and credentialing for pharmacists. The presentation concludes with a reminder of the valuable role pharmacists play in patient care and the importance of continual professional development in the field.

Keywords

ICU Pharmacists

Critical Care Pharmacists

Cost Minimization

Cost Avoidance Investigations

Multidisciplinary Teams

Specialization in Pharmacy Practice

Professional Development

Patient Care Outcomes

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