Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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Pharmacists and medical professionals from Orange County, CA talking about the optimal use of medication therapy and clinical service.

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Journal Club - Stroke and Cholangitis

Orange County Society of Health-System PharmacistsMar 20, 2024

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Journal Club - Stroke and Cholangitis

A journal club is an academic exercise intended to empower clinicians to use recently discovered, evidence based medical treatments within their practice. Join us, Herman Johannesmeyer, Pharm.D., BPCS, and Kayvan Moussavi, Pharm.D., BCCCP in this episode as we discuss late breaking treatment strategies for stroke and cholangitis!

Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast or have an idea for a podcast topic? Let us know by emailing leadership@ocshp.com.

Mar 20, 202452:26

Journal Club - WATERFALL and TWIST

Apr 11, 202340:32

Monkeypox: What Pharmacists Should Know

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Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection that can spread from person to person. In May 2022, a new outbreak of monkeypox was reported in Europe. Cases were then reported in the United States an across the globe, with the World Health Organization eventually declaring the outbreak a public health emergency. Join us and guest experts Dr. Miriam Morkos, Pharm.D., BS; Dr. Lee Nguyen, Pharm.D., APh, BCPS, BCIDP; and Jenny Nguyen in this episode as we discuss monkeypox diagnosis, treatment, and other important points for healthcare providers!

*Please note that Monkeypox is an evolving situation. Epidemiologic data is reflective of when this episode was recorded in late 2022.

Mar 01, 202301:03:11

Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Informatics

The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

Chetan Sharma, Pharm.D., MBA received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Diego. After working as a pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Sharma was able to leverage his knowledge and experience to land a position in the Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Informatics team. Join us as we learn how Dr. Sharma uses both his clinical and operational knowledge to help make the healthcare system work at Kaiser Permanente!

Feb 01, 202329:14

Oral COVID Antivirals

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the medical landscape and daily life for the past two years. Near the end of 2021 though, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to the first two orally available antivirals aimed at attacking the virus that causes COVID. Join us and panelists Joshua Garcia, PharmD, BCPS, Lee Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS-AQID, BCIDP, and Karen Tan, PharmD, BCIPD as we unpack the risks, benefits, and optimal use of these two new medications.

Apr 29, 202257:17

What's the Deal With Aducanumab?

New and effective therapies are sorely needed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia. When the FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s Dementia in 18 years though, it was met with unprecedented criticism from experts in the fields of neurology and gerontology. So, what’s the deal with aducanumab? Join us and panelists Ashley Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPS and Shannon Rice, Pharm.D., BCGP, as we discuss the data behind aducanumab’s efficacy, safety, and whether or not this medication should be used as a standard in clinical practice.

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Dec 13, 202101:14:18

Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2021 Update: What Pharmacists Should Know

Sepsis is a common, life-threatening disease that requires treatment in the emergency department and inpatient settings. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) Guidelines are generally viewed as the gold standard for how to diagnose and manage sepsis. These guidelines were recently updated and contain numerous expected and unexpected recommendations. Join us and panelists Kimberly Won, PharmD, BCCCP and Joshua Garcia, PharmD, BCPS as we discuss some of the pharmacist-relevant updates in the 2021 SSC Guidelines. Guidelines can be found here: https://www.sccm.org/SurvivingSepsisCampaign/Guidelines/Adult-Patients.

Oct 15, 202142:52

Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Pharmacy Administration

Gloria Cheng, Phar.D., BCPS, APh graduated with her Pharm.D. from the University of California, San Francisco in 2012. After completing her Pharmacy Practice residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center was hired on to work there as a clinical pharmacy specialist. Over time she found she wanted to use her training to make macro, organizational level changes. She broke through in to an administrative role and is now a pharmacy clinical coordinator with Comprehensive Pharmacy Services! Join us as we learn how Dr. Cheng uses her clinical training to make administrative-level decisions to both improve organizational efficiency and optimize patient care!

Sep 03, 202134:42

Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - United States Public Health Service

Are you interested in a career helping the underserved in an organization that is constantly looking to foster growth in their employees? Not long after graduating, Lieutenant Commander Emily Winans, Pharm.D., a pharmacist and commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) got a job doing just that! Dr. Winans graduated from West Virginia University in 2011 and, after a brief stint working the community setting, commissioned as an officer in the USPHS. The USPHS is one of the eight uniformed services in the United States government, tasked with promoting the health and safety of the country. Join us as we talk with Lieutenant Commander Winans about how she got to where she is today!

Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing leadership@ocshp.com! If you are interested in joining the USPHS or are looking for more information visit their website at https://www.usphs.gov/ or contact us if you would like to speak to Lieutenant Commander Winans directly.

Jul 04, 202126:32

Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Infectious Diseases and Industry

In this episode we take a look at a career within infectious disease clinical pharmacy and pharmacy industry. Solomon Alexander Winans, Pharm.D., BCIDP earned his Pharm.D. from West Virginia University in 2011 and went on to complete an infectious disease fellowship and Loma Linda University Medical Center. After a few years in clinical practice Dr. Winans has recently made the jump to a career in industry as a medical science liaison with the infectious disease diagnostic company bioMerieux. Join us as we discuss his exciting and unique career journey!

Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing leadership@ocshp.com! Disclaimer: the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists does not specifically endorse any bioMerieux products and did not receive compensation for the recording of this episode.

Jun 19, 202151:38

Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Toxicology and Poison Control

In this episode we take a deep dive on toxicology and poison control. Steve Dudley, Pharm.D., DABAT earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona in 2015 and completed a fellowship in clinical toxicology at the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center in 2017. He now serves as a Clinical Toxicologist and Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. Jaci Karpen, Pharm.D., CSPI earned her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona in 2015. She now serves as a certified specialist in poison information at the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center.

May 26, 202101:00:58

Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), and Thiamine for Sepsis: When Evidence Clashes with Theory

The medical and scientific research communities are continually looking for new and better ways to treat patients with sepsis and septic shock. A trial published in 2016 looked like a reserach group may have caught lightning in a bottle with the introduction of the hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid, thiamine (HAT) cocktail...but what does more recent literature say about the risks and benefit of this therapeutic strategy?

May 05, 202152:17

Tranexamic Acid for Everything That Bleeds? Recent Evidence for Harm in Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Traumatic Brain Injury

Should tranexamic acid be used for everything that bleeds? Join us with expert panelists from Loma Linda University Medical Center as we explore the nuances, risks, and benefits of this potentially lifesaving medication!

Mar 06, 202136:33

Life Skills for Pharmacists: Things I Wish I Learned Before Graduating from Pharmacy School

PharmD curricula and residency programs typically focus on basic and clinical sciences during didactic and experiential experiences. Although these subjects are important during clinical practice, they typically do not prepare you for life outside of clinical settings. This episode is designed to inform current pharmacy students and recent graduates of knowledge and skills that are often neglected during school but are extremely important outside of work.

Jan 07, 202158:39

So you want to do a residency? Tips for securing and completing a pharmacy residency.

If you survey current student pharmacists, many will express interest in pharmacy residency programs. Residency programs are designed to allow residents to gain a tremendous amount of practice experience in a short time frame. Most programs are a one-year commitment divided into years post-graduation (i.e. PGY1, PGY2). PGY1s are usually open to new pharmacist graduates while PGY2s are only open to those that have completed PGY1s. PGY1s tend to have a general focus (e.g. inpatient vs. outpatient) while PGY2s focus on a specific practice area (e.g. critical care, infectious diseases, oncology, etc.). Residents complete different rotations throughout the year and have longitudinal responsibilities (e.g. original research, staffing, teaching certificate). This episode is designed to explain residency programs in further detail and provide listeners with information that will help them become stronger applicants and residents.

Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health System Pharmacists? Join here! Interested in talking on the podcast or leading a continuing education event? Email us at leadership@ocshp.com!

Nov 13, 202001:04:58

Steroids for COVID-19: A Magic Bullet for Recovery?

The COVID-19 pandemic has evolved as a major cause of morbidity and mortality since its identification in late 2019. Could corticosteroids help lead the way in the fight against the virus? Critical care, emergency medicine, and infectious disease pharmacists discuss the role of these medications in the treatment of COVID-19.

Oct 09, 202001:07:26

OCSHP Podcast Trailer

The Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists is starting its own podcast! Stay tuned for more updates and information.

Aug 14, 202000:47