Pharmacy
The Jewish Home has a licensed hospital pharmacy on-site. The pharmacy provides convenient, personalized pharmaceutical services, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, as part of the Home's delivery of services to our residents.
On-site pharmacists ensure residents receive optimal drug therapy.
Overview of Services:
- The pharmacy is fully computerized. All orders are screened for clinical incompatibilities and drug interactions
- The pharmacy is able to respond to medication requirements for new residents as well as STAT orders (orders needed immediately)
- On-site pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services to ensure residents receive optimal drug therapy
- Nursing floors are inspected monthly for proper medication storage and medication administration procedures
- The pharmacy provides a number of clinical services that increase the quality of care for the residents:
- Participation in several patient-care committees: initial care plan meetings and end-of-life care meetings, and is part of the Pain Control Committee
- Member of the Anticoagulation Team
- Member of the Psychiatric Team
- Monthly drug regimen reviews: a pharmacist reviews medication therapy for each resident on a monthly basis. Evaluations are sent for review to either the attending physician or the nursing staff, depending upon the finding
- Drug information and consultation are provided to the medical and nursing staff, and to residents and their families, upon request
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