COVID-19 Pharmacy Response in New Jersey Community Hospital Hot Spot: Holy Name Medical Center

This episode is a recording of the ASHP COVID-19 Series (No CE) (Webinar)

Activity Date: April 16, 2020

This activity describes the journey of Holy Name Medical Center, a 361-bed hospital in Teaneck, NJ. Holy Name Medical Center was one of the first hospitals to experience a massive surge of COVID-19 patients. Nancy Palamara, Pharm.D; Director of Pharmacy Services, Infusion Therapy & MS Services will share experiences and responses to this surge that will help hospitals and health systems prepare for the rapid changes and challenges facing hospitals during this pandemic.

 

Objectives:

• Managing Patient Surge
• Managing Drugs and Supplies
• Coordinating Staff and Working with Interprofessional Teams
• Patient and Family Experience
• Community Engagement and Hospital’s Role
• COVID-19 Exposure – Healthcare Leader’s Perspective

Speakers:

• Nancy Palamara, Pharm.D., Director of Pharmacy Services, Infusion Therapy & MS Services, Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, NJ
• Moderator: David Chen, B.S.Pharm., M.B.A., Assistant Vice President for Pharmacy Leadership and Planning, Office of Member Relations, ASHP, Bethesda, MD