Overview
This lecture covers the different types of institutional pharmacies, their specific roles, and the specialized services they provide in various healthcare settings.
Types of Institutional Pharmacies
- Institutional pharmacies are found in hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices, and correctional institutions.
- These pharmacies serve diverse patient populations with unique healthcare needs.
Core Services Provided
- Provide 24/7 medication services to ensure timely patient care.
- Offer patient counseling on proper medication use for better health management.
- Supply drug information to healthcare providers to support informed clinical decisions.
Specialized Care in Different Settings
- In hospitals, pharmacists ensure immediate access to medications and support clinical teams.
- Long-term care pharmacists conduct regular drug therapy reviews to optimize residents' treatment plans.
- Hospice pharmacies focus on compassionate palliative care to ensure comfort for terminally ill patients.
- Correctional facility pharmacists manage pharmaceutical services for incarcerated individuals, supporting their health needs.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Institutional Pharmacy — A pharmacy serving a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, long-term care facility, hospice, or correctional institution.
- Drug Therapy Review — Evaluation of a patient’s medication plan to improve treatment effectiveness and safety.
- Palliative Care — Care focused on relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness, often in hospice settings.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review the functions of each type of institutional pharmacy.
- Prepare to discuss case examples of pharmacy services in different facilities.