Pharmacy Joe

MAY 1, 2024

A total of 184 patients met the criteria of presenting to the ED and being admitted for bacterial infection, having a reported beta-lactam allergy history that was moderate, severe, or unknown in nature, and who did not have a documented history of beta-lactam tolerance. She experienced a rash to the nafcillin as an inpatient.

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Inpatient Medical Records Documentation Labelling 98

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

MARCH 29, 2023

If LP is traumatic or pleocytosis is present, administer antibiotics and admit. Example: A 48-day-old infant presents with a fever of 100.6F, CRP of 22 mg/L, and otherwise normal procalcitonin, ANC, and UA. This requires a documented positive viral swab and not just a presentation consistent with a viral syndrome.

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Hospitals Documentation Inpatient Immunity 360

Pharmacy Joe

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While supplies are supposed to be reserved and prioritized for these populations during the shortage, there is very real chance hospitals could run out and then have a patient that requires penicillin G benzathine present for treatment. There are several resources available to help if this scenario arises during the shortage.

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Hospitals Inpatient Documentation 52

Pharmacy Joe

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While supplies are supposed to be reserved and prioritized for these populations during the shortage, there is very real chance hospitals could run out and then have a patient that requires penicillin G benzathine present for treatment. There are several resources available to help if this scenario arises during the shortage.

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Hospitals Inpatient Documentation 52

Pharmacy Joe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Certain aspects of the job require a quiet space to work, such as creating an in-service or presentation, or drafting a policy or procedure. But for the majority of the day, it is far more effective to be present on the nursing unit, elbow-to-elbow with patients and the care team. Here are three reasons why: 1.

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Medical Records Inpatient Documentation Communication 52

Pharmacy Joe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Certain aspects of the job require a quiet space to work, such as creating an in-service or presentation, or drafting a policy or procedure. But for the majority of the day, it is far more effective to be present on the nursing unit, elbow-to-elbow with patients and the care team. Here are three reasons why: 1.

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Medical Records Inpatient Documentation Communication 52

Pharmacy Joe

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Transdermal fentanyl has no such feedback opportunity and a patient prescribed too high of a dose will continue to absorb it, presenting the opportunity for opioid overdose. Documentation within the medical record. This 3-step procedure includes: 1. Determination of indication 2. Review of prior opioid use 3.

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Hospitals Medical Records Inpatient Documentation 40