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Episode 918: What Happens If You Give a Cephalosporin to a Patient With Moderate, Severe, or Unknown Beta-Lactam Allergy?

Pharmacy Joe

Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher The label of “penicillin allergic” usually sticks to a patient’s medical record forever. The trouble is that many recorded allergies are actually intolerances, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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Episode 749: Three reasons why 1 clinical pharmacist on the unit = 2 in the office

Pharmacy Joe

If I’m trying to determine whether venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is appropriate, it is much faster and accurate to see the sequential compression stockings (SCDs) on the patient’s legs than it is to search the medical record for documentation that SCDs were applied.

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Episode 749: Three reasons why 1 clinical pharmacist on the unit = 2 in the office

Pharmacy Joe

If I’m trying to determine whether venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is appropriate, it is much faster and accurate to see the sequential compression stockings (SCDs) on the patient’s legs than it is to search the medical record for documentation that SCDs were applied.

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Episode 661: Fentanyl Patch Safety in Hospitals

Pharmacy Joe

Documentation within the medical record. To access my free download area with 20 different resources to help you in your practice, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free. In 2017 the authors developed and implemented a procedure requiring an opioid status verification by a pharmacist for all fentanyl patch orders.

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Antimicrobial Choice

RX Note

Document the antimicrobial therapy in the patient's medical record or medication chart, including the indication and the intended duration of therapy before further review or cessation. Example of patients with altered pharmacokinetics (e.g. before the availability of culture or susceptibility testing result).

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10 Opportunities to Leverage for Career Advancement

Amber

Lawyers often need help understanding medical records in preparation for a trial. Medical Transcriptionist Transcribing medical documents is work you can do from anywhere at hours convenient for you. If you’re wanting to sharpen your medical coding skills, then this is a great role to consider.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Viseven

Mobile apps can help healthcare workers remember their daily tasks, browse the documentation, and optimize communication within their teams. The mHealth app provides users with the needed medical records regarding their disease, sets up the custom pill reminder, and allows them to keep track of their current health situation.