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I recently went through a CAP inspection for our lab. In fact, it was my sixth time having gone through an inspection. And even after this much experience, my nerves were on edge awaiting the inspector’s arrival. Prior to an inspection, lists of to-do items run through my head as the date draws near. “Did […]

The new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have helped healthcare professionals around the world take on new roles. As a core part of the healthcare delivery system, pharmacies also play an important role in minimizing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific studies have highlighted some other of the emerging roles of pharmacies as

Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Safety   As of March 2022, more than 557 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States. Among these are several high-profile reports of COVID-19 vaccination errors, including administration of an incorrect vaccine in a pediatric population and administration of an adult COVID-19 vaccine to children. To minimize the risk of future mix-ups and possible resultant

Since the pandemic started, health systems have been overwhelmed and healthcare staff overworked, resulting in significant burnout among employees. This has motivated a huge percentage of the workforce to resign or pivot their vocational interests, a movement dubbed the “Great Resignation.” In healthcare, the sector to endure the most severe drop in employment is the

The first part of this series discussed the future of the healthcare laboratory market and its possibilities. Market trends expect molecular testing, anatomic pathology, and flow cytometry disciplines to continue to experience significant growth. There will also be an increased demand for laboratory testing in response to the need to treat new and reoccurring pathogens.

Despite the seeming persistency of the pandemic, history has shown this crisis will pass. However, when it does, the demands placed on medical laboratories will not disappear. In fact, market studies expect laboratories will experience an increase in demand for more services. Hospital and independent laboratory administrators need to reflect now on how to take advantage of

Crash carts and anesthesia trays are vital components of inpatient pharmacy practice in a health system setting. Clinicians rely on them to be functional and fully stocked in life-threatening situations. However, ensuring that carts and trays are filled accurately, promptly, and safely can be challenging. This is especially true given rampant short-staffing during the COVID-19

For pharmacists and pharmacy managers, Pharmacy Management Software (PMS) is one of the most important resources for the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Management Software is a system that helps store data and automates processes in the pharmacy. These processes can range from patient information to routine inspection to staff rotation, among others. Pharmacy Management Software allows pharmacists and

COVID-19 has shaken the United States healthcare system to its core. Hospitals know this all too well. The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated many changes to how hospitals operate. Some of these changes are short-term day-to-day issues, and others will likely persist long after the COVID-19 pandemic abates. The pandemic has resulted in significant shifts in