Since its inception, Pharma-Care, Inc. has set the standards in the field of consultant pharmacy. With our long term care services our customers can expect each of our consultants to be a part of the interdisciplinary team. Drug Regimen Review: A key component of Pharma-Care, Inc.'s role is the monthly on-site Drug Regimen Review. This is a comprehensive process in which the consultant reviews the residents' charts to monitor for medication efficacy, adverse drug reactions, side effects of the medication and therapeutic outcomes. Quality Improvement: Pharma-Care, Inc., consultants work with each facility on their quality improvement programs. Our reporting system identifies and trends areas that may be out of compliance for the facility. These reports are discussed at the quarterly meetings with the entire team and a plan of corrections is designed. A Medication Utilization Evaluation can be conducted at your facility to analyze a specific area that you have identified as needing improvement. Cost Containment and Formulary Management Programs: Cost containment is a vital component to any organization. Our consultants will make recommendations to the facility based upon an individual resident's specific needs They work with the medical director and administrative staff to achieve the goals of the resident and the facility. Pain Management Program: The Pharma-Care, Inc. consultant is specially trained to help develop pain management protocols and policies with the facility. Each program is specifically designed to evaluate and optimize patient outcomes. Psychotropic Drug Usage Analysis: Through Pharma-Care, Inc.'s computerization, facilities can compare their usage to that of other facilities of similar size and type within the state.
Our consultants are trained to assist the facility staff in implementing policies and procedures in order to comply with both state and federal regulatory guidelines.Pharma-Care, Inc. provides education to all staff members to enrich their professional knowledge. Many of our pharmacists are certified to teach the Medication Aide Training Program and meet continuing education requirements by the New Jersey State Department Of Health.Pharma-Care, Inc., is an active member in the Assisted Living industry. Our services include medication evaluation, patient education, counseling and participation in "brown bag" and Health Fair days.
(including Eye Surgery Units)Pharma-Care, Inc., services a wide variety of ambulatory healthcare facilities including Surgical Centers and Renal/Dialysis Units.Our programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of the individual facility. The consultant works with the staff in your facility to identify the services that may be provided in order to best serve the patients and their families.
Success in today's business world requires the kind of quick, accurate, dependable information exchange achieved by stat-of-the-art computer and technology systems. Staying on top in this rapidly changing environment, however, requires an expenditure of manpower and resources that many business just do not have.
At Pharma-Care, Inc., our Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) division has a staff of experienced computer professionals dedicated solely to meeting computer and technology needs. The IS&T is available to provide any business or industry - large or small - with the high quality of service that has come to be associated with Pharma-Care, Inc. Our IS&T division can provide custom-designed computer and technology services to meet specific needs: Computer software design and development - Custom programming services; value-added programs for enhancing office applications; proficiency in the most widely used computer languages and software such as Microsoft Office, CorelDraw, Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, FrontPage, Ventura, and more. Data conversion Data mining and analysis Graphic design - Creation of flyers, brochures, announcements, newsletters, invitations, corporate identity, logo design, custom graphics. Project management Multi-media services - Design, develop, and support multi-media computerization for events including meetings, training, seminars, conferences, PowerPoint presentations, and voiceovers. Event planning and support services - In conjunction with Pharma-Care, Inc.'s Educational Services division, IS&T can plan, promote, and support your entire event - publicity, registration, speakers, location, catering, accommodations, logistics. CD-ROM and DVD development - Handouts for marketing, presentations, trade show displays, company portfolios, product demonstrations, training, and sales. Website DesignIS&T provides specialized computer services to some of the largest and most well known names in industry. Projects have included creating proprietary software applications in the private and state sectors, drug utilization evaluations, retrospective research studies, data analysis, preprocessing routine for scheduling purposes, development of multi-media materials for educational programs, training seminars, and more.
Let Pharma-Care, Inc.'s IS&T division develops ways to improve the flow of information for your company. At every step of the process - from start to finish - we are there to: Evaluate your current work flow by observing the work environment and interviewing current users Design program applications to meet specific needs Train your staff on-site Answer questions and provide supportOur Information Systems &Technology staff of professionals has had many years of experience in the computer field giving us access to a wide variety of resources in the industry. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of our company, we can provide a wide range of services and can afford to keep our pricing competitive.
But, most important is Pharma-Care, Inc.'s commitment and reputation to providing the highest quality of service to our customers.
"New admissions to a facility often present health care staff with issues that are particularly challenging. At the critical intake stage, staff needs to be aware of the new resident's medication regimen, potential side effects, and interactions. They should know if the medications affect cognition and if they put the resident at risk for falls."
The Electronic Pharmacist Information Consultant (EPIC) is a unique pharmacy consulting service offered exclusively by Pharma-Care, Inc. EPIC provides a comprehensive medication review of a resident or patient within 48 business hours.
The EPIC service allows physicians, nurses, and health care staff to quickly receive critical information, individually tailored to a resident's circumstances. With early detection and notification, appropriate changes in a resident's medication regimen can be implemented in order to avoid the risks of adverse drug interactions and potentially dangerous side effects.
EPIC is a proactive service that promotes positive outcomes for residents and facilities.
Using EPIC for new & current residents in long term care facilities New admissions to a long term care facility often enter after a hospital stay during which they may have been put on a number of new medications. At this most critical stage in their care, the health care staff may have to wait up to 30 days for the next scheduled visit by their pharmacy consultant for a review of the new resident's medication regimen. This wait puts the resident at risk for complications and possible hospitalization. Using EPIC hastens the medication review process by providing a complete and thorough assessment of a new admission.
In addition to improving the outcome for new residents, EPIC can be implemented for current residents placed on a new medication regimen or can help identify current residents who may be at risk for falls.
Using EPIC in other healthcare settings EPIC use is not limited to long term care facilities. Medication review can be a valuable tool and is available to any environment where assessing medications can impact upon well-being. Such environments include assisted living facilities, transitional care units, medical day care, and group homes.
Implementing the EPIC service EPIC is simple to implement. The requesting facility needs only to:Fax specific patient information to the EPIC administrator at Pharma-Care, Inc. The EPIC administrator promptly conducts a thorough medication review and assessment. Within 48 business hours, the administrator faxes back a comprehensive written report for medical and nursing staff review and suggests appropriate interventions based upon the information provided.
Using EPIC is cost-effective According to a 2001 study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, adverse drug events increase the length of hospitalization by an average of 8 to 12 days and can add $16,000 to $24,000 in hospital costs. It also suggests that a significant number of adverse drug reactions can be prevented through the use of computerized monitoring systems. At just a few dollars per review, EPIC's fees are outweighed by the cost of redressing the complications from medication mismanagement, not to mention the loss of revenue for facilities.
EPIC reviews are available to non-client facilities as well as Pharma-Care, Inc. clients. EPIC reviews help fulfill JCAHO criteria and State of New Jersey Advisory Pharmacy Regulations.
But most importantly, EPIC can make the difference in the quality of care you deliver.
