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Evolution and operation of a pharmacy residency on-call program.

Kelly M Smith1, Keith A Hecht, John A Armitstead

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 800 Rose Street, C113, Lexington, KY 40536-0293, USA. ksmit1@email.uky.edu

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|November 19, 2003
PubMed
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This pharmacy residency on-call program enhances patient care and resident competence. It offers hands-on experience in drug therapy management and decision-making for diverse patient needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Residency Education

Background:

  • Pharmacy departments aim to optimize patient care and extend pharmacist functions.
  • Pharmacy residency programs are crucial for developing advanced clinical skills.
  • On-call services can supplement existing pharmacy department operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a pharmacy residency on-call program.
  • To highlight its role in enhancing resident competence and patient care.
  • To detail the program's evolution and impact on pharmacy practice.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a 24-hour on-call shift system for pharmacy residents.
  • Residents manage supratherapeutic drug levels, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and drug information requests.

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  • Involvement in patient evaluation, medication history collection (HIV patients), and emergency management.
  • Provision of services during off-hours and a dedicated period for drug distribution.
  • Electronic documentation of activities and email-based feedback from preceptors.

    • Main Results:

    • The program fosters independent decision-making and management of acute illnesses.
    • Residents gain experience across a wide variety of patient care scenarios.
    • The on-call structure supports the pharmacy department and ensures continuous patient care.
    • Continuous program evolution adapts to changes in pharmacy practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Pharmacy residency on-call programs offer a valuable learning experience.
    • These programs significantly enhance resident preparedness and patient care outcomes.
    • The model supports the pharmacy department's operational efficiency and extends its services.