MEMBER CENTER

The information technology revolution has fueled the demand in hospitals and health systems for accomplished experts who can help select, implement and maintain CPOE, BCMA, EHR and other systems. As the use of IT in healthcare expands and the complexity of medication therapy increases, there has been a correspondingly rapid growth in the specialty practice of pharmacy informatics. In this, ASHP’S newest section, you’ll connect with other specialists who share your professional interests and goals: interfacing information technology and medication use to improve safety, efficiency and patient care.

Message from the Chair

Mark H. Siska, B.S.Pharm., MBA/TM

As my term comes to a close I am reminded of the spirited efforts from a number of individuals and groups including Toby Clark, Mike Schlesselman, John Poikonen, Sandi Mitchell, Kevin Marvin, Brent Fox, Scott McCreadie, the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers, and ASHP leaders who ....Read More

Member Spotlight

Marc T. Young, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS

Navy Pharmacist IM/IT Advisor
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)
Medical Service Corps (MSC) U.S. Navy
Member Since: January 1997
Focus: Pharmacy Informatics

Who We Are

Mission and Vision Section Reports Nominations and Elections Distinguished Service Award

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Resources

CPOE Integrating Handheld Devices into the Pharmacy Department [PDF] Automation IT Pharmacist Job Descriptions Smart Pump Resources

Bar Code Resources ROI on Technology and Patient Safety Computerized Prescriber Order Entry Systems Professional/Leadership Development

Networking

Considerations for using Order Sets as Basic Building Blocks for Computerized Provider Order Entry Webinar presentation [PDF] Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology Online Directory

Listservers and Newslinks Virtual Journal Club MentorExchange

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