Experiential Pharmacy Education During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned.

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed how the world operates and introduced a multitude of unprecedented challenges for all health professionals, especially for those responsible for training learners, including pharmacy residents and students. Due to density and social distancing restrictions, many pharmacy schools and residency programs had to transition to virtual experiential learning-with little to no existing literature, structure, or adequate time for planning. This article offers a variety of approaches to ensure that pharmacy learners meet accreditation requirements, engage in interprofessional education and collaboration, reflect on their learning, prioritize self-care, and are adequately prepared to enter geriatric pharmacy practice despite current challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evaluation of Antibiotic Utilization in a Rural, Outpatient Clinic: An Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative.

Background: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) and acute otitis media (AOM) and may be unnecessary at times. The aim of this study was to evaluate prescribing practices for UTIs and AOM in a rural ambulatory care setting and to identify areas for improvement.

Methods: In a single-center, retrospective review conducted at a rural clinic, patients diagnosed with uncomplicated UTI and AOM were included.

Medication Regimen Complexity Index in the Elderly in an Outpatient Setting: A Literature Review.

Objective To review current literature reporting outcomes associated with utilization of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI) with older adults in an outpatient setting. Data sources The National Library of Medicine via PubMed, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, and the Cochrane Database were used to identify clinical trials evaluating outcomes associated with utilization of the MRCI. The medical subject heading terms "geriatrics" and "medication adherence" were used in combination with key terms "medication regimen complexity index" and "medication complexity.