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Do Virtual Visits Have An Effect On Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing For Uris?, Sydney Harris, Eric Young, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd, Kathryn Zaffiri Mph Aug 2021

Do Virtual Visits Have An Effect On Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing For Uris?, Sydney Harris, Eric Young, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd, Kathryn Zaffiri Mph

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Sacubitril/Valsartan Prescribing Patterns Within An Inpatient Hospital Setting, Megan Taylor Pharmd, Katie Nesbitt Pharmd, Bcps Jan 2021

Evaluation Of Sacubitril/Valsartan Prescribing Patterns Within An Inpatient Hospital Setting, Megan Taylor Pharmd, Katie Nesbitt Pharmd, Bcps

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Medication Use Evaluation Of Ceftriaxone Dosing In Pediatric Patients, Sara Frey Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop Jan 2021

Medication Use Evaluation Of Ceftriaxone Dosing In Pediatric Patients, Sara Frey Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Restricted Medications Administered Within The Inpatient Setting, Alexis Nicholson Pharmd, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop, Arun Mancheril Pharmd, Bcps, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop Dec 2020

Evaluation Of Restricted Medications Administered Within The Inpatient Setting, Alexis Nicholson Pharmd, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop, Arun Mancheril Pharmd, Bcps, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Enoxaparin Hybrid Dosing For Vte Prophylaxis In Covid-19 Positive Patients, Alex Walter Pharmd, Joseph Ottinger Rph, Ms, Mba, Bcps Dec 2020

Evaluation Of Enoxaparin Hybrid Dosing For Vte Prophylaxis In Covid-19 Positive Patients, Alex Walter Pharmd, Joseph Ottinger Rph, Ms, Mba, Bcps

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Wait Times For Pediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Rachael Gerstein Pharmd Sep 2020

Evaluation Of Wait Times For Pediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Rachael Gerstein Pharmd

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Rasburicase Utilization For Hyperuricemia, Rachael Gerstein Pharmd, Arun Mancheril Pharmd, Bcps, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop Dec 2019

Evaluation Of Rasburicase Utilization For Hyperuricemia, Rachael Gerstein Pharmd, Arun Mancheril Pharmd, Bcps, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Medication Use Evaluation Of Vaccines In Patients With Asplenia, Clarence Kyle Walker Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd Dec 2019

Medication Use Evaluation Of Vaccines In Patients With Asplenia, Clarence Kyle Walker Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Working Together To Improve Outcomes: Physician-Pharmacist Collaborative Agreement For Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, Frank Sperrazza Do, Laura M. Mauro Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Lauren Geerlof Bcps, Jennifer Cicconetti Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp, Michelle Omari-Okyere Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp Dec 2019

Working Together To Improve Outcomes: Physician-Pharmacist Collaborative Agreement For Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, Frank Sperrazza Do, Laura M. Mauro Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Lauren Geerlof Bcps, Jennifer Cicconetti Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp, Michelle Omari-Okyere Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Pharmacist Interventions Involving Patient Outreach: Early Findings Of Patient Outcomes In Older Adults, Matthew Fair Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp,, Michelle Omari-Okyere Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp, Elie Jabbour Pharmd, Mba,, Brenda Frutos Mph, Ches, Nyann Biery Ms Dec 2018

Pharmacist Interventions Involving Patient Outreach: Early Findings Of Patient Outcomes In Older Adults, Matthew Fair Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp,, Michelle Omari-Okyere Bs, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcgp, Elie Jabbour Pharmd, Mba,, Brenda Frutos Mph, Ches, Nyann Biery Ms

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Retrospective Analysis Of Guideline Recommended Antiretroviral Regimens And Vaccination Schedules For Adult Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) In An Infectious Diseases Clinic, Jose A. Roman Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rph, Bcps, Amy Slenker Md, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph Dec 2018

Retrospective Analysis Of Guideline Recommended Antiretroviral Regimens And Vaccination Schedules For Adult Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) In An Infectious Diseases Clinic, Jose A. Roman Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rph, Bcps, Amy Slenker Md, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Characterization Of Antibiotic Use For Acute Otitis Media In Pediatric Physician Practices, Jasica N. Truong Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop, Jennifer E. Macfarlan Mph, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Faap Dec 2018

Characterization Of Antibiotic Use For Acute Otitis Media In Pediatric Physician Practices, Jasica N. Truong Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop, Jennifer E. Macfarlan Mph, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Faap

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Assessing New Innovation Impact Of The Doseedge Intravenous Workflow System In A Community Hospital, Adam Castro Rph, Bcps Nov 2018

Assessing New Innovation Impact Of The Doseedge Intravenous Workflow System In A Community Hospital, Adam Castro Rph, Bcps

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Impact Of A Transition Of Care Pharmacy Program On A Medical-Surgical Unit On 30-Day Readmission Rates., Kyle O'Brien Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop, Jennifer E. Macfarlan Mph, Elie Jabbour Pharmd, Mba Dec 2017

Impact Of A Transition Of Care Pharmacy Program On A Medical-Surgical Unit On 30-Day Readmission Rates., Kyle O'Brien Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop, Jennifer E. Macfarlan Mph, Elie Jabbour Pharmd, Mba

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Characterization Of Antibiotic Use Within Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis., Elizabeth Shober Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop Dec 2017

Characterization Of Antibiotic Use Within Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis., Elizabeth Shober Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Benefit Of Pharmacy-Conducted Medication Histories On 7-Day, 30-Day Readmissions And Ed Visits., Aubrie Eaton Dec 2017

Benefit Of Pharmacy-Conducted Medication Histories On 7-Day, 30-Day Readmissions And Ed Visits., Aubrie Eaton

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Secondary Encounter Rates For Urinary Tract Infections In Patients Treated With Cephalexin, Aubrey Goertel Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd Dec 2016

Determination Of Secondary Encounter Rates For Urinary Tract Infections In Patients Treated With Cephalexin, Aubrey Goertel Pharmd, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Time To First Antibiotic Administration In Adult Oncology Patients With Fever Who Present To The Emergency Department And Infusion Centers, Breana Goscicki Pharmd, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop Dec 2016

Time To First Antibiotic Administration In Adult Oncology Patients With Fever Who Present To The Emergency Department And Infusion Centers, Breana Goscicki Pharmd, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Retrospective Study To Evaluate Nausea, Vomiting, And Hypersensitivity Reactions In Patients Receiving Folfox For Colorectal Cancer At An Infusion Center Not Routinely Administering Prophylactic Dexamethasone, Marissa Csovelak Pharmd, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop Dec 2015

Retrospective Study To Evaluate Nausea, Vomiting, And Hypersensitivity Reactions In Patients Receiving Folfox For Colorectal Cancer At An Infusion Center Not Routinely Administering Prophylactic Dexamethasone, Marissa Csovelak Pharmd, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Janine Barnaby Rph, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Daptomycin Non-Susceptible Mrsa Bacteremia: A Case Report, Jaclyn Cusumano, Pharmd, Anna Marie Morlino, Pharmd, Andrew Moyer, Pharmd Dec 2015

Daptomycin Non-Susceptible Mrsa Bacteremia: A Case Report, Jaclyn Cusumano, Pharmd, Anna Marie Morlino, Pharmd, Andrew Moyer, Pharmd

College of Pharmacy Posters

Background

Staphylococcus aureus1, 2, 3

  • One of the most common pathogens causing community-acquired and nosocomial infections
  • Has rapidly developed resistance to many antibiotics:

Daptomycin 2

  • Bactericidal cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic
  • Possesses negative charge which attracts calcium to form cationic complex
  • Interacts with negatively charged phospholipid heads on bacterial cell membranes, leading to membrane depolarization and cell death

Daptomycin non-susceptible (DNS) S. aureus 2, 4, 5

  • Extremely rare - About 60 clinical cases reported
  • Defined by an MIC greater than 1 mcg/mL
  • Potential mechanisms include:

– Changes in cell membrane and cell wall structure alter daptomycin’s permeability2

  • Overexpression and dysregulation …


Comparison Of Pediatric Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns For Specified Indications In Primary Care Practices, Samantha Spishock Pharmd, Kristen Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Faap Dec 2015

Comparison Of Pediatric Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns For Specified Indications In Primary Care Practices, Samantha Spishock Pharmd, Kristen Held Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Faap

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Retrospective Study To Identify Predictors Of Withdrawal In Pediatric Intensive Care Patients On Long-Term Sedation, Lindsay Fakete Pharmd, Jenny Boucher Pharmd, Jd, Bcps, Scott Wheatley Md Dec 2014

Retrospective Study To Identify Predictors Of Withdrawal In Pediatric Intensive Care Patients On Long-Term Sedation, Lindsay Fakete Pharmd, Jenny Boucher Pharmd, Jd, Bcps, Scott Wheatley Md

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of The Appropriate Weaning Of Neonatal Morphine Solution (Nms) In The Treatment Of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas) And Its Effect On Length Of Stay (Los), Nicole Hollinger, Pharmd Candidate, Christopher Hvisdas, Pharmd Candidate, Maria Samohod, Md Candidate, Tara E. Decerbo, Pharmd, Janet Larson, Md, Kristin Mckenna, Md, Lindsey Roke, Pharmd Dec 2013

Evaluation Of The Appropriate Weaning Of Neonatal Morphine Solution (Nms) In The Treatment Of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas) And Its Effect On Length Of Stay (Los), Nicole Hollinger, Pharmd Candidate, Christopher Hvisdas, Pharmd Candidate, Maria Samohod, Md Candidate, Tara E. Decerbo, Pharmd, Janet Larson, Md, Kristin Mckenna, Md, Lindsey Roke, Pharmd

Pharmacy Presentations, Posters, and Grand Rounds

Purpose: Neonates suffering from NAS receive NMS to treat withdrawal symptoms associated with this disease. Frequent NMS dosing and close monitoring are required to ensure adequate symptom control and prevent adverse events. Maximum dose achieved, titration, severity of disease, and variance in in-utero exposure to addictive drugs all contribute to length of stay. The primary objective of this drug utilization evaluation is to assess adherence to current institutional guidelines for titrating neonates and infants off NMS and to identify opportunities for improvement to potentially decrease length of stay in this population.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of neonates …


Characterization Of Prophylactic Antiemetic Regimens In Pediatric Patients Receiving Moderately And Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy, Jessica Degiacomo Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop Dec 2013

Characterization Of Prophylactic Antiemetic Regimens In Pediatric Patients Receiving Moderately And Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy, Jessica Degiacomo Pharmd, Kristin M. Held Pharmd, Bcop

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.


Training Tomorrow’S Providers And Expanding Access To Peginterferon/Ribavirin Combination Therapyfor Chronic Hepatatis C In Underinsured/Uninsured Patients: Final Outcomes Of A Pilot, Resident-Initiated, Multidisciplinary, Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino Do, Suzanne J. Templer Do, Edward Norris Md, Fapm, Charles M. Brooks Md, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Joseph L. Yozviak Do, Facp Nov 2013

Training Tomorrow’S Providers And Expanding Access To Peginterferon/Ribavirin Combination Therapyfor Chronic Hepatatis C In Underinsured/Uninsured Patients: Final Outcomes Of A Pilot, Resident-Initiated, Multidisciplinary, Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino Do, Suzanne J. Templer Do, Edward Norris Md, Fapm, Charles M. Brooks Md, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Joseph L. Yozviak Do, Facp

Edward R Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Educational Interventions On Insight And Attitudes Toward Medication In Psychiatric Inpatients, Krina Patel, Edward Norris, Julia Correll, Mary O'Connell, Laurence Karper, Michael Kaufmann Nov 2013

Impact Of Educational Interventions On Insight And Attitudes Toward Medication In Psychiatric Inpatients, Krina Patel, Edward Norris, Julia Correll, Mary O'Connell, Laurence Karper, Michael Kaufmann

Edward R Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM

No abstract provided.


Patients’ Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Psychiatric Medication On Admission To An Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Krina H. Patel Pharmad, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm, Julia R. Correll Ba, Laurence P. Karper Md, Mary Ellen O'Connell Rn, Msn, Mba, Michael Kaufmann Md Nov 2013

Patients’ Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Psychiatric Medication On Admission To An Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Krina H. Patel Pharmad, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm, Julia R. Correll Ba, Laurence P. Karper Md, Mary Ellen O'Connell Rn, Msn, Mba, Michael Kaufmann Md

Edward R Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM

No abstract provided.


Training Tomorrow’S Providers And Expanding Access To Peginterferon/Ribavirin Combination Therapyfor Chronic Hepatatis C In Underinsured/Uninsured Patients: Final Outcomes Of A Pilot, Resident-Initiated, Multidisciplinary, Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino Do, Suzanne J. Templer Do, Edward Norris Md, Fapm, Charles M. Brooks Md, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Joseph L. Yozviak Do, Facp Jul 2013

Training Tomorrow’S Providers And Expanding Access To Peginterferon/Ribavirin Combination Therapyfor Chronic Hepatatis C In Underinsured/Uninsured Patients: Final Outcomes Of A Pilot, Resident-Initiated, Multidisciplinary, Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino Do, Suzanne J. Templer Do, Edward Norris Md, Fapm, Charles M. Brooks Md, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Joseph L. Yozviak Do, Facp

Joseph L Yozviak DO, FACP

No abstract provided.


Crash Course In United States Pharmacopeia Standard 797 (Usp 797): Investigation Of Positive Sterility Cultures From A Hospital Pharmacy Preparation, Terry Burger Mba, Bsn, Rn, Ne-Bc, Cic, Deborah Fry Mt (Ascp), Mba, Cic, Gary Tallarita Mt (Ascp), Cindy L. Mitman Pharm D Jun 2013

Crash Course In United States Pharmacopeia Standard 797 (Usp 797): Investigation Of Positive Sterility Cultures From A Hospital Pharmacy Preparation, Terry Burger Mba, Bsn, Rn, Ne-Bc, Cic, Deborah Fry Mt (Ascp), Mba, Cic, Gary Tallarita Mt (Ascp), Cindy L. Mitman Pharm D

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Standardized Pediatric Vancomycin Dosing And Influence On Target Concentrations, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Jenny Boucher Pharmd, Jd, Bcps Jun 2013

Standardized Pediatric Vancomycin Dosing And Influence On Target Concentrations, Tibisay Villalobos Md, Jenny Boucher Pharmd, Jd, Bcps

Department of Pediatrics

No abstract provided.