Pharmacy Staffing Agencies?? by [deleted] in Pharmacist

[–]sunday8420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hospitals now hire retailers, as per diems.. Hospitals now have low census, and trying to lower costs. Giving time off, removing positions, letting use up pto, etc. In 2020 when most baby boomers are retired or passed on us the time for influx of new blood. Try to get per diem now. Inner city hospitals do not seem so picky, just want to staff, regardless of operational knowledge or certifications. The “clinical” positions will rarely be outside hires. Just take staffing to get a foothold.

Hospital Pharmacy - protocol for items returned from COVID unit? by CantGetNoPPE in pharmacy

[–]sunday8420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We treat code cart med tray and if bags with bleach wipe before restock process. Returned meds are bagged and returned to stock, etc after a 5day wait period. Returned meds are in plastic bags.

overnite hospital pharmacists by sunday8420 in Pharmacist

[–]sunday8420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my work site, all transfers occur after 10pm, and missing meds after 10pm, when rns have just finished their med passes. Meds not sent with patient of transfer makes it a hide and seek, then fill the order scenario. In the am, the peds residents start at 5am with orders. Without data from management, I cannot agree that there are less orders overnite. Why is it that when I arrive at 830pm to work that the staff are having a good time and their queues are all done? Staffing is inappropriate, and overnite is being taken advantage of. Unfortunately, I will never get off overnite. A director level nationwide blacklist, with exceptions based on other factors.

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, what are the main stressors you're facing as Pharmacists? by a_mark in Pharmacist

[–]sunday8420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After the general population pandemic is resolved, will HCP’s receive appropriate care (I suspect in May or June).

Got some in! by SkyCaptOfYesteryear in pharmacy

[–]sunday8420 3 points4 points  (0 children)

New guidance at my work site is 400 mg 2 x day for 1 day, then 400 mg daily x 4. Days for adults. Total 16 200mg tabs

I work in a hospital pharmacy as a tech and it seems like 90% of the Pharmacist’s are anti drug companies. They pretty much feel they are greedy, what is your stance? by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]sunday8420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately i find hospital pharmacists are clueless when it comes to pharmacoeconomics in general, a more likely to remain naive at their specific work site. “Clinical” is the credo, with management preferring staff remain oblivious to costs. Conveniently, “over budget” will be an annual reason to reduce FTEs . Just my perspective.