SCCM Resource Library-Critical Access to Pharmacists in Critical Access Hospitals

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the critical access to pharmacists in critical access hospitals. They explain that while the pharmacy staff in these hospitals may not be as robust as in larger health systems, the responsibilities of the pharmacist and pharmacy team are still present. They discuss the role of the pharmacist in prospectively evaluating drug therapy and monitoring patients' therapeutic regimen. The speaker also explains several factors that influence the availability of critical care medications in critical access hospitals, such as whether the hospital is part of a health system or a standalone private entity, the distance to other hospitals, and the regulations and laws regarding remote order entry and telepharmacy services. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of drug budget allocation and the impact of medication shortages. They also discuss the access and provision of medications when on-site pharmacy services are not available. The speaker emphasizes the need for strong relationships between critical access hospitals and surrounding hospitals to ensure access to medications and effective patient care.

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Administration, 2022

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Twenty-five percent of acute care hospitals are classified as critical access hospitals that are often staffed by hospitalists and family practitioners. Critically ill patients are triaged, stabilized, and often transferred to higher levels of care. It is essential to ensure that these clinicians are well trained to care for critically ill patients.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Administration

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Medical Education

Tag Hospitalist

Tag Workforce

Year 2022

Keywords

critical access hospitals

pharmacists

pharmacy staff

drug therapy

patient care

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