Disaster And Emergency Pharmacy

This important book introduces pharmacists and pharmacy students to the basics of disaster and emergency management, illustrating not only the different roles that pharmacists can play within any disaster or emergency, but the practical steps they can take to prepare for these events. Starting with the UN-recognised Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction, the book introduces the key concepts and models that pharmacists should understand, before detailing the place of pharmacists within each stage of an emergency or disaster. It also includes interviews with experts in disaster management, shedding light not only on the place of pharmacy within disaster and emergency management, but also the challenges and barriers involved in fulfilling this role. Concluding with practical advice and guidance, as well as how the lessons of disaster and emergency management can inform the everyday role of pharmacists within wider community healthcare, this will be essential reading for both professionals and students in the field.

Disasters and emergencies necessitate careful planning, thoughtful responses, just-in-time training, and management. In the past few years, numerous natural and human-caused disasters have led to human and economic losses on an unmitigated scale. Because of their accessibility and training, pharmacy professionals are well positioned to play pivotal roles in disaster and emergency preparedness, planning, management, response, recovery, and resilience in collaboration with public health professionals, health care providers, and community stakeholders. The first of its kind, this handbook provides unbiased and timely information to guide pharmacy professionals, educators, leaders, and policy makers to plan for emergencies and disasters. Drawing upon experiences of seasoned leaders in the field, this cutting-edge handbook provides guidance for training, exercises, and self-reflection questions to address rapidly evolving situations, as well as practical strategies for advocational, legal, and ethical issues pertaining to emergencies and disasters. The handbook also addresses emerging technological areas such as telehealth provision to ensure continuity-of-care. More than 30 authors and reviewers contributed to the development of the handbook, which features diverse profiles of pharmacy leaders and organizations from 11 states and the District of Columbia. Pharmacy professionals can use the handbook as a reference guide with practical applications to prepare for, communicate, manage, and recover from a multitude of disasters. KEY FEATURES: Highlights pharmacy professionals' collaborative roles in disaster planning, training, response, and management Guidance on disaster and emergency preparedness and response training across different settings Diverse roles of pharmacy professionals providing patient-centered care and population-based interventions during and after disasters and emergencies Planning guide and program development strategies, exercises, and resources Advocacy, legal, and ethical considerations as related to disasters and emergencies Chapters include learning objectives, case studies, featured pharmacy profiles, and reflection questions

During public health emergencies such as terrorist attacks or influenza outbreaks, the public health system's ability to save lives could depend on dispensing medical countermeasures such as antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines to a large number of people in a short amount of time. The IOM's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events held a workshop on November 18, 2009, to provide an overview of current threats, recent progress made in the public health system for distributing and dispensing countermeasures, and remaining vulnerabilities.

Planning for emergencies is not only smart, but also vital to maintaining our way of life. Most people stock extra food, water, and other emergency supplies. But what about the most overlooked, and yet vital life-sustaining product, Prescription Medication? Some people depend on their daily prescription medication to keep them as healthy as possible. But, what if that supply was suddenly cut off by a natural disaster or some sort of societal collapse? This handbook will examine this often neglected area of preparedness planning. The author is a practicing pharmacist and knows how the drug business works. He will give you tips and strategies to help maximize your supply of medication, how to best preserve that prescription medication, and examine the possibility of viable alternatives.

Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby’s Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.