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White Bagging vs. Brown Bagging Practices in Hospital Pharmacy and Health Systems
White bagging and brown bagging are two distinct ways of delivering specialty medications to patients that have gained prominence in recent years. But how do they stack up to clear bagging and the newest standard of gold bagging? And where does traditional buy and bill fit into the mix? Let’s delve into these practices, define
National Pharmacist Month: Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes
Every October, Americans come together to celebrate National Pharmacist Month. It’s a great time to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions that pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy teams make to patient care. This month offers plenty of opportunities to shed light on the vital role they play in helping people in our communities, hospitals, and beyond
Streamlining Hospital Pharmacy Workflow: Enhancing Efficiency for Optimal Patient Care
Hospital pharmacies play a vital role in delivering quality healthcare services to patients. In fact, as pharmacists become more involved in direct clinical care, their interventions have been shown to help reduce the occurrence of adverse drug events, improve medication adherence, and shorten hospital stays. When a strong workflow is in place, it shows. On
Navigating Today’s Drug Shortages: A Guide for Hospital Preparedness
In 2023, the healthcare industry continues to grapple with the persistent challenge of drug shortages. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), drug shortages are at the highest they’ve been in nearly a decade, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive planning and preparation. As hospitals strive to ensure the highest quality of care
7 Benefits to Outsourcing Your Hospital Pharmacy Services
What is Hospital Pharmacy Outsourcing? Hospital pharmacy outsourcing is the process of a third-party assuming the management of all aspects of the pharmacy, including staffing, regulatory, and drug management. Healthcare organizations usually choose to outsource their pharmacy if they are looking to cut costs, improve quality, and better understand how their operation is performing. Download
Using Hospital Pharmacy Benchmarks to Optimize Operations and Improve Patient Care
Hospital pharmacies are continuously adapting to increased demands with innovative solutions in an ever-changing world. With robust benchmarks and clear metrics in place, they have the tools and insight to stay competitive and make informed decisions that will deliver better outcomes for both the health system and the patients it serves. What is Hospital Pharmacy
Chargemaster Maintenance: Guidelines for Managing your CDM and Staying Up to Date
Hospital pharmacies play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medical care and treatment. One essential component of this is maintaining an accurate charge description master, also known as the chargemaster or CDM. The chargemaster is a comprehensive list of all medical procedures, services, and supplies that a hospital offers, along with their
How to Prevent Drug Diversion
Drug diversion is a tremendous challenge for hospitals and pharmacies, creating risk for patients, clinicians, and the entire health care system. Most diversion goes undetected and/or unreported due to its covert nature and the unreliability of traditional reporting like monthly usage reports. This makes it difficult to obtain precise data, but a wide range of
Pharmacy Audit Checklist
A pharmacy audit checklist can serve as a guideline to help you prepare for a DEA audit and avoid costly mistakes. CompleteRx provides all clients with a defined process and checklist, which is reviewed and updated by the CompleteRx operations team. In addition, our compliance department conducts independent onsite audits to ensure adherence. Table of