Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Technician: Impact of a New Role on Pharmacy and Patient Metrics at a Large Academic Cancer Center.

Purpose: To describe the impact of an inpatient clinical oncology pharmacy technician program.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to observe outcomes in patients discharged from the hematology/oncology or bone marrow transplant (BMT) units at Indiana University Health in the year before (April 1, 2016-March 31, 2017) compared with the year after (April 1, 2018-March 31, 2019) the implementation of expanded technician services. The technician performed admission medication histories and ensured access to discharge medications.

Successful Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Chemotherapy Efficiency Initiative at a Community Hospital.

Purpose: Long wait times at chemotherapy infusion centers adversely affect patients' perception of quality of care and result in patient dissatisfaction. We conducted a quality improvement initiative at a busy community hospital to improve infusion center efficiency and reduce patient wait time, while maintaining patient safety and avoiding chemotherapy waste.

Methods: We used a coordinated and collaborative effort between providers, infusion center nurses, and pharmacists to ensure completion of orders, review of laboratory data, and prepreparation of chemotherapy 1 day ahead of each patient's scheduled infusion center appointment.