Angela T. Cassano, Pharm.D., BCPS
President, Pharmfusion Consulting, LLC-Midlothian, Virginia
A graduate of Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Dr. Cassano completed two residencies at the Virginia Commonwealth University, including a joint specialty residency in adult medicine and pediatrics. During her career she has held positions as a hospital clinical pharmacist, clinical assistant director, and Assistant Health System Director of Quality Assurance and Drug Safety.
Dr. Cassano established Pharmfusion Consulting in 2005 as an independent consulting company assisting primarily health-system pharmacies with improving pharmacy operations through clinical expertise and practice. The company focuses on quality and regulatory assurance, medication safety and technology, clinical programs and operations solutions.
Describe the ASHP/APhA Medication Management in Care Transitions Best Practice Award program and its findings as they pertain to pharmacy technicians.
List the potential roles for pharmacy technicians in transitions of care.
Outline training and competency assessment needs of pharmacy technicians assisting with the transitions of care process.