Impact of a Pharmacist-Run Electronic Consult Service in a Network of Primary Care Patient-Centered Medical Homes.

Background: Electronic consults (eConsults) allow for asynchronous, consultative, provider-to-provider communication. A pharmacy run eConsult service was initiated in a group of primary care clinics composed of 60 attending internal medicine primary care physicians (PCP), 100 internal medicine residents, and 10 pharmacists serving more than 60,000 patients. This study aims to describe (1) the number and types of eConsults placed to pharmacists; (2) the number of eConsults completed, converted to an office visit, or declined by a pharmacist; (3) the number of pharmacist recommendations made and implemented within 30 days of eConsult placement; and (4) PCP perceptions of the eConsult service.

Impact of pharmacist intervention on anticoagulation management and risk for potential COVID-19 exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Patients taking warfarin require frequent international normalized ratio (INR) monitoring in healthcare settings, putting them at increased risk of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure during the pandemic. Thus, strategies to limit in-person visits to healthcare facilities were recommended by the Anticoagulation Forum. The objective of this study was to describe the number and types of changes made to anticoagulation therapy as a result of pharmacist intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovative learning in pharmacy practice: The perceived benefits of and barriers to a layered learning practice model.

Objective: To assess pharmacy preceptors' perceptions of the benefits of and barriers to a layered learning practice model (LLPM) at their practice site.

Methods: An online survey was created using Qualtrics and sent to experiential directors at all colleges [or schools] of pharmacy in Ohio and at Big Ten universities. The experiential directors were asked to send the survey to all preceptors affiliated with their program.

Comparison of 2 Population Health Management Approaches to Increase Vitamin B12 Monitoring in Patients Taking Metformin.

Background: Population health management uses proactive, targeted interventions to improve health outcomes.

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of and time required for 2 pharmacist-driven population health management interventions to improve vitamin B12 monitoring in patients taking metformin.

Methods: Physicians were randomized to 1 of 2 population health management interventions.

Impact of an Elective Course in Community and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practices on Student Perception of Patient Care.

Objective. To determine the impact of an elective course on students' perception of opportunities and of their preparedness for patient care in community and ambulatory pharmacy settings. Design.

Pharmacist-driven renal medication dosing intervention in a primary care patient-centered medical home.

Purpose: The purposes of this population management intervention were to identify patients with stage 3, 4, or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to improve care in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Objectives of the intervention were to (i) increase the identification of CKD, (ii) increase the use of aspirin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with CKD, and (iii) ensure that all medications prescribed to patients with CKD were dosed appropriately based on renal function.

Setting: This intervention was completed at a National Committee for Quality Assurance tier 3 PCMH associated with a major, academic health system.

The effect of various grading scales on student grade point averages.

Objective: To investigate changes in and the impact of grading scales from 2005 to 2010 and explore pharmacy faculty and student perceptions of whole-letter and plus/minus grading scales on cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) in required courses.

Methods: Grading scales used in 2010 at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy were retrospectively identified and compared to those used in 2005. Mean GPA was calculated using a whole-letter grading scale and a plus/minus grading scale to determine the impact of scales on GPA.