Session Information
2007 Midyear Clinical Meeting
Implementing and Managing Smart IV Pumps — The Pharmacist's Roles and Responsibilities
Track: Educational Session
Program Code: 310-L04
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Titian 2201-3/2301-3MEETING PLANNING ASSOCIATE:
Dr. Timothy Vanderveen, PharmD, MS, Vice President, Center for Safety and Clinical Excellence, Cardinal Health
MODERATOR:
Dr. Timothy Vanderveen, PharmD, MS, Vice President, Center for Safety and Clinical Excellence, Cardinal Health
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Timothy Vanderveen, PharmD, MS, Vice President, Center for Safety and Clinical Excellence, Cardinal Health
Dr. Burnis Breland, MS, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy, Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Dr. Ray Maddox, PharmD, Director, Clinical Pharmacy and Research, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
Dr. Allen Flynn, PharmD, Pharmacy Informatics Coordinator, St. Joseph Mercy Health System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the current state of variation in IV drug nomenclature, concentrations and dosing units both intra and inter-hospitals.
- List the unique roles of the clinical pharmacists in the creation and management of smart pump drug library.
- Explain how the data collected from smart pumps can be used to measure current practice and monitor compliance with best practices.
- State the advantages of connecting smart pumps to the hospital's wireless network.
- Recite specific examples of how hospitals have created and managed their smart pumps to improve patient care.
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(Code: 310-L04)
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