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Do These 3 USP 2024 Compliance Gaps Sound Familiar?
USP’s updated General Chapter <797> is now official, setting new standards for hospital pharmacies. But are you ready?
Checklists Are a Must
In his book The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande does a great job explaining why checklists are required for success.
How “Scope Creep” Can Save Health Care
🚨Important Read Alert: Addressing Misconceptions About Pharmacists' Role🚨An article from the American Medical Association, authored by Timothy M. Smith sparked debate on social media, questioning the role of pharmacists in healthcare. While acknowledging pharmacists'...
Start with Optimizing Team Resources
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of critical responsibilities that directly impact patient care and the pharmacy’s compliance with regulations and best practices. It’s no secret that many pharmacies continue to have a difficult time recruiting and retaining...
Sometimes it is OK to be a Control Freak!
Pharmacy managers understand how critical it is to prevent errors and minimize costs. Unfortunately, without complete control, this isn’t always possible. Simply adding more resources, specialized tools, and outside consultants alone will not provide complete control...
Ensuring Compliance With USP 795 Nonsterile Compounding
US pharmacies are at risk of compromising patient safety by not giving enough attention to nonsterile compounding standards (USP General Chapter <795>). With a focus on sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling, many pharmacies are unprepared for the upcoming...
Compounders Pathways for BUDS in Revised USP <797> Chapter
The revised USP General Chapter <797> offers compounders pathways for extended beyond-use dates (BUDs) in sterile preparations, with increasing BUDs tied to stricter requirements. Compliance is emphasized as a continuous journey, according to Kevin Hansen, PharmD....
Don’t Wait Until it Happens
HIPAA violations can lead to significant penalties. To mitigate the risk of a violation, and to ensure a swift and appropriate response if/when it happens, control is key.
4 Compliance Issues in Home Healthcare
This article dives into the top four major compliance issues in Home Healthcare. With detailed explanation Jill Pearson covers these issues and why it’s important for others to know this information to change the outcome.
United States: What’s Old Is New Again: Key Compliance Issues For Clinical Laboratories
Karen Lovitch, Chair of the firm’s Health Law and Health Care Enforcement Defense Practices was interviewed for this article which was included in the January 2023 issue of Laboratory Economics. She covers the top compliance challenges faced by clinical laboratories, Covid-19 testing fraud, and more.
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Do These 3 USP 2024 Compliance Gaps Sound Familiar?
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Checklists Are a Must
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How “Scope Creep” Can Save Health Care
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Start with Optimizing Team Resources
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Sometimes it is OK to be a Control Freak!
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Ensuring Compliance With USP 795 Nonsterile Compounding
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Compounders Pathways for BUDS in Revised USP <797> Chapter
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Don’t Wait Until it Happens