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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Pharmacy Times

In a recent initiative, we attempted to analyze medication adherence rates at Sharp Mesa Vista (SMV) Hospital, the largest psychiatric hospital in San Diego, to identify possible reasons leading to nonadherence in patients admitted to the hospital, both those experiencing homelessness and those who were not admitted to the hospital.

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The unsustainability of clinical trials and need for transformative change

Pharmaceutical Technology

Academic medical centers continue to conduct the bulk of trials, especially in the US, while community hospitals and clinics often lack the resources to participate in trials at scale. This is despite the majority of patients being treated at community hospitals and clinics.

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Inside the outpatient shift: Redrawing the cancer care map

Beckers Hospital Review

From urban-adjacent freestanding hospitals to rural hub-and-spoke networks to federally funded National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, how organizations tackle the logistical challenge of geography has become a system-defining strategy. “Hospitals are not thrilled about starting to address the cost of cancer care.”

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Influence of 5G on Healthcare

Viseven

5G technology can recommend the next steps during surgical procedures based on the latest medical research and facilitate real-time consultations with remote healthcare professionals. Hospitals avoided pouring money into costly inventory monitoring systems due to tight budgets and the limited return on investment.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Acute Care Settings

FADIC

The importance of antimicrobial stewardship in acute care settings Healthcare settings such as hospitals typically have high rates of antibiotic use, which also corresponds to high rates of resistance. Once this information is collected, it can be used to identify areas where antibiotic use could be optimised.

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Female Providers, A Unique Perspective: Part 2

InCrowd

2 This has allowed us to better adapt to changes in both the electronic medical record, and pivot to the “new normal” of the ongoing pandemic including telemedicine visits, zoom meetings, and team projects done through online platforms.

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Antimicrobial MTM Case

FADIC

UTIs infection usually occur by ascending route (urethra to bladder) UTIs infection is less common by haematogenous spread (kidney) UTIs occur in two general settings: community- acquired and hospital acquired. The aim of such a list is to help trace the prescription in case of a medical problem. Personal Medication Record (PMR) 3.