Acut Care Pharmacists

medical rounds (early 1900s)

trainees fromt eh same discipline observing patient care

acute care team: patient care rounds

clinicians and trainees collaborating on patient care decisions; multidisciplinary and interprofessional approach

electronic medical record

central hub for patient information where patient care notes from the pharmacist can be integrated

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product focused

-verifying electronic medication orders

-preparation of med orders and checking prepared orders

-sterile and non-sterile compounding

-residency training often not required or optional

patient focused

-generalist and/or specialist role

-PGY-1 residency is often required (specializing is PGY-2)

-joint faculty/clinical positions exist for educators

-serce as a medication consultative resource

-impact formulary management decisions

-serve on the pharmacy and therapeutics committee

-develop policies and protocols

-provide in-service presentations and education

-perform clinical research

clinical responsibilities