Addressing challenges of providing remote inpatient clinical pharmacy services. Issue 12 (11th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bondi, Deborah S.; Alavandi, Prasannaraddi; Allen, John M.; Avery, Lisa M.; Buatois, Emily; Connor, Kathryn A.; Martello, Jay L.; Michienzi, Sarah M.; Trujillo, Toby C.; Ybarra, Joseph; Chung, Allison M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Volume 4:Issue 12(2021)
• Page Start: 1594
• Page End: 1600
• Publication Date: 2021-11-11
• Subjects: clinical pharmacist -- remote inpatient clinical pharmacy services -- telehealth; Pharmacy -- Periodicals; Pharmacy Service, Hospital; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodical; 615.105
• DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1553
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2574-9870

Abstract

Abstract: Telehealth and virtual/remote inpatient clinical pharmacy services have evolved exponentially over the past year, which has underscored unique barriers and limitations. This ACCP commentary identifies challenges to providing remote inpatient clinical pharmacy services and outlines guidance on overcoming them. The main challenges discussed are broadly categorized as legal/regulatory, administrative, technology and equipment, clinical service and provider, patient/caregiver, and equity. Nevertheless, opportunities to provide equitable patient care through remote inpatient clinical pharmacy services are numerous and will likely be sustained past the pandemic. Thus, future implications and opportunities are also envisioned.