A nonthrombotic pulmonary embolus caused by polyalkylimide dermal filler: A case report and literature review of medication management.

Background: This report presents the case of a patient who developed a nonthrombotic embolus attributed to a polyalkylimide dermal filler, and it also charts pharmacotherapeutic strategies for polyalkylimide complications reported in the literature.

Case Summary: A 31-year-old female presented to a community teaching hospital with dyspnea, hemoptysis, and fever. A thorough history revealed that the patient received intragluteal injections of a polyalkylimide dermal filler (Bio-Alcamid) 4 days before hospitalization, although it was initially and incorrectly diagnosed as silicone embolism syndrome.

Allocation of faculty and curricular time to the teaching of transitions of care concepts by colleges of pharmacy.

Introduction: To determine the allocation of faculty and curricular time to the teaching of transitions of care (ToC) concepts by colleges of pharmacy (COPs) to equip students with the necessary skills for the provision of these services.

Methods: A novel 15-question anonymous electronic survey was sent to 136 pharmacy practice chairpersons.

Results: Response rate was 26.

Post-graduate year two transitions of care pharmacy residencies no longer accredited.

Introduction: Literature supports pharmacist integration within transitions of care. A total of eight health-system pharmacies and colleges of pharmacy developed focused post-graduate year two (PGY2) training in this specialty. However, in fall 2016, ongoing accreditation of these PGY2 transitions of care programs was discontinued by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Commission on Credentialing.

Integration Strategies of Pharmacists in Primary Care-Based Accountable Care Organizations: A Report from the Accountable Care Organization Research Network, Services, and Education.

Background: The accountable care organization (ACO) is an innovative health care delivery model centered on value-based care. ACOs consisting of primary care providers are increasingly becoming commonplace in practice; however, medication management remains suboptimal.

Program Description: As experts in medication management, pharmacists perform direct patient care and assist in the transition from one provider to another, which places them in an ideal position to manage multiple aspects of patient care.