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INTRODUCTION Flashcards

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The study of best practices in information accrual, handling, dissemination and comprehension using appropriate technology

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INFORMATICS

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Knowledge obtained from investigation, study or instruction

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INFORMATION

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Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of pharmacy

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PHARMACY INFORMATICS

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Scientific field that focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems - including its acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination - in the delivery of optimal medication-related patient care and outcomes

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PHARMACY INFORMATICS

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Pharmacists must use information and technology skills to integrate information about drugs and information about patient-related issues from a variety of sources in order to achieve patient-centered care

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PHARMACY INFORMATICS

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An important subset of medical informatics in which pharmacists “use their knowledge of information systems and medication-use processes to improve patient care by ensuring that new technologies lead to safer and kore effective medication use”

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PHARMACY INFORMATICS

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subset of informatics that focus in the use of information technology to enhance medication usage

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PHARMACY INFORMATICS

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Practice of acquiring, studying and managing health data and applying medical concepts in conjunction with health information and technology systems

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HEALTH INFORMATICS

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Aims to help clinicians provide better health care

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HEALTH INFORMATICS

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The use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance

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MEDICAL INFORMATICS

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Optimizing the storage retrieval and management of biomedical information for problem solving and decision making

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MEDICAL INFORMATICS

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Refers to the electronic management of drug information

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DRUG INFORMATICS

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It emphasizes the use of technology as an integral tool in effectively organizing, analyzing, managing, and communicating information on medication use in patients

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DRUG INFORMATICS

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Pharmacy informatics is drug informatics managed by phsrmacist

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DRUV INFORMATICS

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Selecting an economically useful care plan with maximum efficacy foe the patient’s condition

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PHARMACOECONOMICS

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Pharmacy informatics is more on designing the best care plan using bedt available drug information

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PHARMACOECONOMICS

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DUAL SPECIALIZATION

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  1. PHARMACOTHERAPY
  2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Using pharmaceutical drugs, as distinguished from therapy using surgery, radiation, movement or other modes

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PHARMACOTHERAPY

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Focuses on the technology that is used to deliver drug information

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Combines technology and drug incompatibilities in providing pharmaceutical services

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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These ease medication use processes and avoiding the possibility of human error

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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2 KEEN DISCERNING SKILLS

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  1. PHARMACY PRACTICE FROM ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE
  2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FROM CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
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Analytical approach is the use of analysis to break a problem down inti the elements necessary to solve it

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PHARMACY PRACTICE FROM ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE

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refers to the viewpoint of a health professional such as doctor, nurse, psychiatrist or psychologist who works directly with patients

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FROM CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

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An informatics pharmacist has the skill to identify the “______” but also pays close attention to details

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BIGGER PICTURE

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10 Characteristics of an Informatics Pharmacists

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  1. Has high level of understanding of pharmacy practice
  2. Has mastered the medication-use process
  3. Has knowledge of information systems and medication technology
  4. Has firm background in database design, function, and usage
  5. Has excellent communication skills
  6. Has initiative and is also innovative
  7. Can anticipate future needs
  8. Focuses on the “end-users”
  9. Is technology-oriented
  10. Is an educator and/or Motivator
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oversee medication-related information available within health IT tools & share this information with healthcare professionals

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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ensure patient safety while measuring the usage and effectiveness of information throughout the clinical process

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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hardware and software used to provide electronic verification that the “five rights” (right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time) are achieved for the administration of medications

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Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)

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design and implementation of computerized provider order entry, or CPOE, in a hospital and application that enables providers to enter medical orders into a computer system,

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Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)

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ability of different information systems, devices and applications (‘systems’) to access, exchange, integrate and cooperatively use data in a coordinated manner, within and across organizational, regional and national boundaries

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Interoperability

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delivery of medication-related information and knowledge throughout the clinical knowledge lifecycle

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KNOWLEDGE DELIVERY

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provides clinicians and patients with knowledge and person-specific information—intelligently filtered or presented at appropriate times—to enhance health and healthcare

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Clinical Decision Support

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use of many tools to assist with the delivery of evidence-based care

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Clinical Decision Support

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include a pharmacy informatics professional during planning, design and/implementation

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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Adding mandatory indications with medication orders 3

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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Creating a computerized antibiotic stewardship program

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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Developing computerized antibiotic orders with appropriate treatment plans for that medication

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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Identifying clinically appropriate medication adjustments

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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Preventing therapeutic duplication in patients’ active medications

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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization

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data must be reviewed and the insights gained from this data must be applied.

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DATA ANALYSIS

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application of statistical, reporting and presentation tools and techniques to healthcare related data

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Healthcare Analytics

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pharmacist informaticist’s expertise in drug information is crucial to accurate querying and reporting of health data

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Healthcare Analytics

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promotes the understanding, integration and application of information technology in healthcare settings.

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CLINICAL INFORMATICS
(health informatics)

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process of comparing a patient’s medication orders to all medications the patient takes

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Computerized Medication Reconciliation (Med Rec)

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Pharmacist may suggest acceptable inpatient medications on formulary that would substitute for the patient’s home medications

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Computerized Medication Reconciliation (Med Rec)

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Infusion pumps - used in healthcare settings to deliver medications, fluids and nutrients to patients at precisely controlled rates

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Smart Pump Optimization

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effectively manage the process of selecting, applying and maintaining these clinical decision support assets, a governance structure and process must be assembled

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CHANGE MANAGEMENT

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team of clinical informaticists, including the pharmacy informaticist, can help accelerate the change management process

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CHANGE MANAGEMENT

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Encompasses the applications, infrastructure, tools and best practices that enable access to and analysis of information to improve and optimize decisions and performance

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Business Intelligence

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e clinical informaticist is able to assist in reporting out the information in a meaningful way,filtering and navigating the subtleties of clinical data

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Business Intelligence

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