Podcasts and Audiofiles of Quality Improvement Pearls

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Applying Quality Improvement Tools and Strategies to a Pharmacy-based Tobacco Cessation Program (16 minutes)
Steven M. Riddle, R.Ph., BCPS
Medication Utilization and Quality Improvement Pharmacist
University of Washington Harborview Medical Center

Focus on Quality Indicators (12 minutes)
Kasey Thompson, Pharm.D.
Vice President of the Office of Policy, Planning, and Communication
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Identifying Quality Indicators and Tips for Effectively Working with the Quality Department (10 minutes)
Patricia Kienle, R.Ph., MPA, FASHP
Director of Accreditation and Medication Safety for the Pharmacy Services
Cardinal Health

Does Pay for Performance Impact Your Practice? (14 minutes)
Steven M. Riddle, R.Ph., BCPS
Medication Utilization and Quality Improvement Pharmacist
University of Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Effective Reporting of Quality Performance Metrics (13 minutes)
Jannet M. Carmichael, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
VISN 21 Pharmacy Executive
VA Sierra Pacific Network

The content for the Quality Improvement Pearls podcasts and audiofiles were adapted from interviews that were recorded at the 43rd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in December 2008.