The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is hosting a two-day forum for post-acute care pharmacy stakeholders Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore. The first-of-its kind conference will gather industry...
Job well done, Grosso has eye out for next adventure
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 12, 2018
Frank Grosso has done a lot in his 67 years. But he’s not done. That much he wants to make abundantly clear.
In big move, DEA allows nurses to relay pain medication prescriptions to pharmacies
Oct 07, 2010
The Drug Enforcement Agency has eased off of restrictions that have prevented nurses in long-term care from communicating prescription orders for controlled pain medications to pharmacies.
2016 ASCP Forum fast approaching
Mar 31, 2016
Final preparations are underway for the 2016 ASCP Forum, an annual meeting of long-term care stakeholders. The American Society of Consultant Pharmacies event takes place April 11 and 12 at the Hilton...
The future of our professions
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Mar 18, 2015
ASCP’s upcoming forum is designed for all post-acute care stakeholders involved in care transitions: consultant pharmacists; health care executives; and managers from long-term care facilities, pharmacy...
Experts to plan for short-cycle drug dispensing in long-term care
Oct 01, 2010
Leading pharmacy professionals will meet next Thursday and Friday in Dallas to discuss short-cycle dispensing and its potential impact on long-term care. Federal officials must create regulations for shorter...
Top geriatric medicine professionals gather at ASCP’s annual conference
Nov 10, 2011
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’ 2011 annual meeting and exhibition will take place Wednesday through next Friday at the Phoenix Convention Center. Kicking off the event will be a...
Unfortunately, turning away opioid addicts might be necessary
By
Joan Baird, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP and Blake Griese, JD, PharmD
May 07, 2018
While the practice of turning away opioid addicts may appear heartless, this may be necessary given some of the administrative and regulatory hurdles that exist.
Jan. 31 webinar: How mega-rule’s pharmacy changes will affect providers
Jan 13, 2017
The new Medicare and Medicaid rules of participation have significant changes in the area for nursing home pharmacy services. A free McKnight’s webinar Jan. 31 will explain the challenges and offer...
Planning for drug shortages in LTC
By
Troy Hilsenroth
Jan 27, 2014
Regional, national and local drug shortages are constantly changing. One month there may be a severe shortage of one item, while the next month healthcare providers have access to a steady supply. This...