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What methods are used by pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and other allied health professionals to prevent medication errors?
What methods are used by pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and other allied health professionals to prevent medication errors?
Medication Error Prevention
What is an association of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians practicing in hospitals and health care systems?
What is an association of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians practicing in hospitals and health care systems?
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
What is the process of establishing systems for ensuring quality of a product?
What is the process of establishing systems for ensuring quality of a product?
Quality Assurance
What organization strives to ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and dietary supplements?
What organization strives to ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and dietary supplements?
Which organization offers national certification for pharmacy technicians in the United States?
Which organization offers national certification for pharmacy technicians in the United States?
What electronic system is used to dispense medications?
What electronic system is used to dispense medications?
What is the use of established systems to ensure quality of a product?
What is the use of established systems to ensure quality of a product?
What is any preventable event that may lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm?
What is any preventable event that may lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm?
It takes a team working together to keep a pharmacy and health care organization running smoothly and efficiently.
It takes a team working together to keep a pharmacy and health care organization running smoothly and efficiently.
The knowledge requirements for technicians are increasing, leading to additional leadership and advanced opportunities.
The knowledge requirements for technicians are increasing, leading to additional leadership and advanced opportunities.
Technician education, regulation, and basic knowledge levels are not important to providing safe patient care.
Technician education, regulation, and basic knowledge levels are not important to providing safe patient care.
The more knowledgeable and professional technicians become, the worse patient care will become.
The more knowledgeable and professional technicians become, the worse patient care will become.
The state boards of pharmacy require physical standards such as a sink with hot and cold water.
The state boards of pharmacy require physical standards such as a sink with hot and cold water.
Blister packing cards are only used for hospitals.
Blister packing cards are only used for hospitals.
Which organization focuses on 'Advancing the health and well-being of patients'?
Which organization focuses on 'Advancing the health and well-being of patients'?
Which of the following is not a physical standard required by state boards of pharmacy: ______
Which of the following is not a physical standard required by state boards of pharmacy: ______
All of the following duties are typically performed by a technician assigned to the front counter area in a community pharmacy except: [blank]
All of the following duties are typically performed by a technician assigned to the front counter area in a community pharmacy except: [blank]
The last opportunity to check for accuracy of prescriptions and verify patient information is performed at this area of a community pharmacy: [blank]
The last opportunity to check for accuracy of prescriptions and verify patient information is performed at this area of a community pharmacy: [blank]
What type of questions is best to ask to help verify a patient at the pick-up area?
What type of questions is best to ask to help verify a patient at the pick-up area?
This area of an institutional pharmacy is where pharmacists perform data entry and answer questions from other health care workers: [blank]
This area of an institutional pharmacy is where pharmacists perform data entry and answer questions from other health care workers: [blank]
Which of the following is an advantage of using bar coding and NDC technology?
Which of the following is an advantage of using bar coding and NDC technology?
Which of the following hospital departments would not be stocked with pharmacy inventory: [blank]
Which of the following hospital departments would not be stocked with pharmacy inventory: [blank]
The inventory pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy is typically responsible for the following tasks except: [blank]
The inventory pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy is typically responsible for the following tasks except: [blank]
What would be the result if workflow in a pharmacy is interrupted constantly?
What would be the result if workflow in a pharmacy is interrupted constantly?
Familiar with DME and bill for DME supplies: [blank]
Familiar with DME and bill for DME supplies: [blank]
Identify patients who require counseling from the pharmacist: [blank]
Identify patients who require counseling from the pharmacist: [blank]
New prescription entry area is referred to as: [blank]
New prescription entry area is referred to as: [blank]
Focus on the customer occurs in which area: [blank]
Focus on the customer occurs in which area: [blank]
Preparation of compounds occurs in which area: [blank]
Preparation of compounds occurs in which area: [blank]
What type of packaging is done for a 30-day supply: [blank]
What type of packaging is done for a 30-day supply: [blank]
Where do you order inventory and stock the supply room: [blank]
Where do you order inventory and stock the supply room: [blank]
Where do you fill orders manually and deliver to requesting department: [blank]
Where do you fill orders manually and deliver to requesting department: [blank]
What is stocked for central supply and EMS: [blank]
What is stocked for central supply and EMS: [blank]
What is stored in the emergency or disaster medication supply room: [blank]
What is stored in the emergency or disaster medication supply room: [blank]
What area maintains a formulary of stocked items in the ADS: [blank]
What area maintains a formulary of stocked items in the ADS: [blank]
What area has specially trained personnel that prepare aseptic products: [blank]
What area has specially trained personnel that prepare aseptic products: [blank]
Who helps maintain storage and inventory for controlled substances: [blank]
Who helps maintain storage and inventory for controlled substances: [blank]
Who stocks and replaces OR trays and crash cart trays: [blank]
Who stocks and replaces OR trays and crash cart trays: [blank]
Who repackages bulk medications to unit dose: [blank]
Who repackages bulk medications to unit dose: [blank]
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Medication Error Prevention
Medication Error Prevention
Methods employed by healthcare professionals to avoid medication errors.
ASHP
ASHP
Association uniting pharmacists, students, and technicians in hospitals and healthcare systems, advocating for patient safety and promoting best practices.
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
Systems established to guarantee the quality of pharmaceutical products.
USP
USP
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PTCB
PTCB
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Automated Dispensing System (ADS)
Automated Dispensing System (ADS)
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Quality Control
Quality Control
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Medication Error
Medication Error
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Importance of Teamwork in Pharmacy
Importance of Teamwork in Pharmacy
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Increasing Knowledge for Technicians
Increasing Knowledge for Technicians
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Technician Education and Safe Patient Care
Technician Education and Safe Patient Care
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State Board Regulations
State Board Regulations
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Blister Packing Cards
Blister Packing Cards
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Automated Compounding Device (ACD) Packaging
Automated Compounding Device (ACD) Packaging
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IV Medication Preparation Guidelines
IV Medication Preparation Guidelines
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Computerized Systems Benefits
Computerized Systems Benefits
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Pharmacy Workflow Management
Pharmacy Workflow Management
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ASHP's Patient Health Focus
ASHP's Patient Health Focus
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Non-Pharmacy Inventory Areas
Non-Pharmacy Inventory Areas
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Inventory Technician Tasks
Inventory Technician Tasks
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Impact of Interrupted Workflow
Impact of Interrupted Workflow
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Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
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Counseling and Pick-up Area
Counseling and Pick-up Area
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Data Entry Area
Data Entry Area
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Store Front or OTC Area
Store Front or OTC Area
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Compounding Area
Compounding Area
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Long-term Care Packaging Area
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Inventory Management
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Filling Area Functions
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Stocking Area Responsibilities
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Study Notes
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Medication Error Prevention
- Methods employed by healthcare professionals to avoid medication errors.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Association uniting pharmacists, students, and technicians in hospitals and healthcare systems.
- Advocates for patient safety and promotes best practices in medication use.
Quality Assurance
- Systems established to guarantee the quality of pharmaceutical products.
United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)
- Independent organization assuring the safety and quality of medicines and dietary supplements through standard-setting.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Organization providing national certification for pharmacy technicians in the U.S.
Automated Dispensing System (ADS)
- Electronic system designed for the dispensing of medications.
Quality Control
- Implementing established systems to maintain product quality.
Medication Error
- Any preventable event that could lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to patients.
Importance of Teamwork in Pharmacy
- Efficient operation of a pharmacy relies on collaborative efforts among team members.
Increasing Knowledge for Technicians
- Enhancing knowledge and responsibilities of technicians leads to advanced leadership opportunities and legal responsibilities.
Technician Education and Safe Patient Care
- Technician training and regulation are crucial for ensuring safe patient care.
State Board Regulations
- Physical standards mandated by state boards of pharmacy include necessary facilities like sinks and appropriate lighting.
Blister Packing Cards
- Used in assisted living and long-term care facilities for medication distribution.
Automated Compounding Device (ACD) Packaging
- Each medication contained in an ACD must be individually packaged.
IV Medication Preparation Guidelines
- Guidelines by ASHP and USP establish standards for preparing IV medications, refuting that they do not cover layout and procedures.
Computerized Systems Benefits
- Barcoding and NDC tracking enhance productivity and reduce medication errors.
Pharmacy Workflow Management
- Proper management can improve quality and safety in patient care while minimizing costs.
ASHP's Patient Health Focus
- ASHP emphasizes optimizing technician roles to enhance patient health and well-being.
Non-Pharmacy Inventory Areas
- Cafeteria departments are not stocked with pharmacy inventory.
Inventory Technician Tasks
- Responsibilities generally do not include entering medication orders.
Impact of Interrupted Workflow
- Constant interruptions can lead to ordering errors, missed counseling, and other operational failures.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Technicians must be familiar with and bill for both durable and nondurable medical equipment.
Counseling and Pick-up Area
- Technicians identify patients needing pharmacist counseling.
Data Entry Area
- Area designated for the entry of new prescriptions.
Store Front or OTC Area
- Focused on customer interaction and over-the-counter sales.
Compounding Area
- Preparation of compounded medications occurs here.
Long-term Care Packaging Area
- Responsible for packaging 30-day medication supplies in blister cards.
Inventory Management
- Inventory areas are where medications are ordered and supplies are stocked.
Filling Area Functions
- Orders are filled manually and delivered to the requesting departments via a pick-up window or pneumatic tube.
Stocking Area Responsibilities
- Stocking supplies for nonclinical areas like central supply or emergency medical services.
Emergency Medication Supply Room
- Stores critical supplies such as antibiotics and maintenance medications for emergency use.
Automated Dispensing System Area
- Maintains the formulary of stocked items specifically for the ADS.
IV Room Area
- Staffed by specially trained personnel for the preparation of aseptic items.
Narcotics Area Duties
- Overseeing the storage and inventory management of controlled substances.
OR Tray and Crash Cart Restocking
- Responsible for stocking and replacing items in operating room trays and crash carts.
Repackaging Area Functionality
- Focuses on repackaging bulk medications into unit doses for dispensing.
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