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Happy National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week!
October 18-24, 2009
National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and
technicians make to patient care in our nation’s health care institutions. It is an ideal time for pharmacy departments
to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements in ensuring safe and effective medication use in their institutions
and to share those accomplishments with patients, other health professionals, and the community.
Let Us Hear From You.
How did you spend National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week?
Send us a summary of the National Pharmacy Week happening at your practice site. Please share you stories and
pictures. We would love to acknowledge the great efforts that go on throughout the state. We can post your successes
Some Last Minute National Pharmacy Week Tools
Publicity Tools:
2. Sample Newsletter Articles:
3. Patient Handouts:
Helping Pharmacists Respond to the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
The recent outbreak of H1N1 Influenza has taken the globe by storm and is predicted by the CDC to continue to spread.
As front line health care professionals, pharmacists need the most up-to-date information to answer questions on the
infection and how to stop its spread and education of patients and the healthcare community on the appropriate use of
antivirals. Here are some helpful websites:
ASHP Resources Supporting the National Priorities Partnership
The National Priorities Partnership is a national initiative that will target improvements to eliminate harm, waste, and
disparities in health care. This initiative is the right people coming together at the right time, committed to real action
that will transform the nation’s healthcare system. As front-line health care professionals, pharmacists have been shown
to improve the quality of care while reducing costs. In order to make healthcare reform a reality, it is essential that the value of pharmacists be used to contribute to the NPP. Please visit NPP website for more information on the partnership.
Again, Congratulations and Thank You !
For continuing to top the national Gallop poll as the most trusted professional and for being a vital
player in the healthcare system of the US.
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