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|Videos|April 28, 2020
The Value of the Pharmacist in Treating COVID-19
Join expert faculty members as they discuss the vital role of pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Join expert faculty members Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD; Suzy Soliman, PharmD; Lauren Simko, PharmD; Jeremy Sasser; and Darem Dughri, PharmD, as they explore:
- Pharmacists' significant role in treating the outbreak
- Management of increased demand of services, home delivery, and demand for drive-thru services
- Pharmacist COVID-19 testing authorization
- Reaching patients in rural areas and patients with limited mobility
- Technicians' role in meeting increased demands
- Staff safety measures and contingency plans in the event a team member is infected
- Innovations as a result of the pandemic
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Treated patients also had fewer postacute hospitalizations and deaths, but individuals without risk factors saw no benefit.
Pharmacists can reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy through honest, nonjudgmental communication and by using every patient touchpoint as an opportunity to offer vaccination.
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