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Decreasing Unnecessary Pharmacy Cost In The Cath Lab, Scott M. Scepaniak, Kristi Patterson
Decreasing Unnecessary Pharmacy Cost In The Cath Lab, Scott M. Scepaniak, Kristi Patterson
Nursing Posters
AngioMax is a single dose heparin alternative introduced in 2002 that is used in cardiac patients undergoing percutaneous intervention (PCI). Bivalirudin costs $377 per dose; heparin is less than $15 per dose. Noting practice variations, the Cath Lab set out to eliminate unnecessary pharmacy cost for PCI patients by:
- Using current literature to inform clinical care
- Standardizing practice
- Using data to track and guide implementation
Medication Assessment In The Older Adult: Using The Beer's List, Gretchen Zunkel
Medication Assessment In The Older Adult: Using The Beer's List, Gretchen Zunkel
Nursing Posters
- Describe appropriate pharmacologic principles of medication use in older adults
- Review Beer's List Criteria (American Geriatric Society)
- Identify inappropriate and/or overlooked medication for the older adult
- Share with BH Unit staff, patients, families