Pharmacist in ED slashes medication errors by 50%.
Adding a pharmacist to your ED staff can improve cost efficiency, reduce the time it takes to have drugs available for patients, and aid in compliance with accreditation standards for medication review. * Standardized treatment for common diseases and conditions helps ensure that drugs will be readily available at all times. * On-staff pharmacist will review medications prospectively and retrospectively, helping your department comply with requirements from The Joint Commission. * Pharmacist's recommendations on product standardization will enable you to consolidate your drug supplies.
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