Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists episodes

  • Journal Club - Stroke and Cholangitis

    A journal club is an academic exercise intended to empower clinicians to use recently discovered, evidence based medical treatments within their practice. Join us, Herman Johannesmeyer, Pharm.D., BPCS, and Kayvan Moussavi, Pharm.D., BCCCP in this episode as we discuss late breaking treatment strategies for stroke and cholangitis!


    Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast or have an idea for a podcast topic? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

    53 min
  • Journal Club - WATERFALL and TWIST

    A journal club is an academic exercise intended to empower clinicians to use recently discovered, evidence based medical treatments within their practice. Join us, Herman Johannesmeyer, Pharm.D., BPCS, and Kayvan Moussavi, Pharm.D., BCCCP in this episode as we discuss late breaking treatment strategies for acute pancreatitis from the WATERFALL Trial and stroke from the TWIST Trial!


    Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast or have an idea for a podcast topic? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

    41 min
  • Monkeypox: What Pharmacists Should Know

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    Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection that can spread from person to person. In May 2022, a new outbreak of monkeypox was reported in Europe. Cases were then reported in the United States an across the globe, with the World Health Organization eventually declaring the outbreak a public health emergency. Join us and guest experts Dr. Miriam Morkos, Pharm.D., BS; Dr. Lee Nguyen, Pharm.D., APh, BCPS, BCIDP; and Jenny Nguyen in this episode as we discuss monkeypox diagnosis, treatment, and other important points for healthcare providers!

    Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].


    *Please note that Monkeypox is an evolving situation. Epidemiologic data is reflective of when this episode was recorded in late 2022.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Informatics

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    The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

    Chetan Sharma, Pharm.D., MBA received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Diego. After working as a pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Sharma was able to leverage his knowledge and experience to land a position in the Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Informatics team. Join us as we learn how Dr. Sharma uses both his clinical and operational knowledge to help make the healthcare system work at Kaiser Permanente!

    Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

    30 min
  • Oral COVID Antivirals

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the medical landscape and daily life for the past two years. Near the end of 2021 though, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to the first two orally available antivirals aimed at attacking the virus that causes COVID. Join us and panelists Joshua Garcia, PharmD, BCPS, Lee Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS-AQID, BCIDP, and Karen Tan, PharmD, BCIPD as we unpack the risks, benefits, and optimal use of these two new medications.

    Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

    58 min
  • What's the Deal With Aducanumab?

    New and effective therapies are sorely needed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia. When the FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s Dementia in 18 years though, it was met with unprecedented criticism from experts in the fields of neurology and gerontology. So, what’s the deal with aducanumab? Join us and panelists Ashley Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPS and Shannon Rice, Pharm.D., BCGP, as we discuss the data behind aducanumab’s efficacy, safety, and whether or not this medication should be used as a standard in clinical practice.

    Follow-up points from this podcast:

    1. Citation on the minimum clinically important difference in the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale – Sum of Boxes: Andrews JS, Desai U, Kirson NY, Zichlin ML, Ball DE, Matthews BR. Disease severity and minimal clinically important differences in clinical outcome assessments for Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. Alzheimers Dement (N Y). 2019;5(1):354-363.
    2. The MRI monitoring frequency implemented in the ENGAGE and EMERGE Trials was at baseline, 3 months, 5 months, 7 months, and then every 3 months thereafter until study completion.
    3. Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

      1 hr 15 min
    4. Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2021 Update: What Pharmacists Should Know

      Sepsis is a common, life-threatening disease that requires treatment in the emergency department and inpatient settings. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) Guidelines are generally viewed as the gold standard for how to diagnose and manage sepsis. These guidelines were recently updated and contain numerous expected and unexpected recommendations. Join us and panelists Kimberly Won, PharmD, BCCCP and Joshua Garcia, PharmD, BCPS as we discuss some of the pharmacist-relevant updates in the 2021 SSC Guidelines. Guidelines can be found here: https://www.sccm.org/SurvivingSepsisCampaign/Guidelines/Adult-Patients.

      Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

      43 min
    5. Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Pharmacy Administration

      The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

      Gloria Cheng, Phar.D., BCPS, APh graduated with her Pharm.D. from the University of California, San Francisco in 2012. After completing her Pharmacy Practice residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center was hired on to work there as a clinical pharmacy specialist. Over time she found she wanted to use her training to make macro, organizational level changes. She broke through in to an administrative role and is now a pharmacy clinical coordinator with Comprehensive Pharmacy Services! Join us as we learn how Dr. Cheng uses her clinical training to make administrative-level decisions to both improve organizational efficiency and optimize patient care!

      Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

      35 min
    6. Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - United States Public Health Service

      The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

      Are you interested in a career helping the underserved in an organization that is constantly looking to foster growth in their employees? Not long after graduating, Lieutenant Commander Emily Winans, Pharm.D., a pharmacist and commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) got a job doing just that! Dr. Winans graduated from West Virginia University in 2011 and, after a brief stint working the community setting, commissioned as an officer in the USPHS. The USPHS is one of the eight uniformed services in the United States government, tasked with promoting the health and safety of the country. Join us as we talk with Lieutenant Commander Winans about how she got to where she is today!

      Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected]! If you are interested in joining the USPHS or are looking for more information visit their website at https://www.usphs.gov/ or contact us if you would like to speak to Lieutenant Commander Winans directly.

      27 min
    7. Career Paths for Pharmacists Series - Pharmacy is right for me...but now what? - Infectious Diseases and Industry

      The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

      In this episode we take a look at a career within infectious disease clinical pharmacy and pharmacy industry. Solomon Alexander Winans, Pharm.D., BCIDP earned his Pharm.D. from West Virginia University in 2011 and went on to complete an infectious disease fellowship and Loma Linda University Medical Center. After a few years in clinical practice Dr. Winans has recently made the jump to a career in industry as a medical science liaison with the infectious disease diagnostic company bioMerieux. Join us as we discuss his exciting and unique career journey!

      Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing [email protected]! Disclaimer: the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists does not specifically endorse any bioMerieux products and did not receive compensation for the recording of this episode.

      52 min

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    Pharmacists and medical professionals from Orange County, CA talking about the optimal use of medication therapy and clinical service.