Emergency Preparedness and Response
What organization protects people from health threats and provides health information to the public?
CDC (Center of Disease Control)
Which two levels of prevention are considered downstream? (focusing on the symptoms rather than the root of the cause)
Secondary prevention, tertiary prevention
Chloroquine, antibiotics, anti-virals and antiretrovirals
How do pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare providers during emergencies?
Pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare providers during emergencies by participating in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and huddles.
Name one resource hospital pharmacies coordinate with during emergencies.
Hospital pharmacies coordinate with government agencies, such as FEMA and the CDC, during emergencies.
Give 3 Examples of public health crisis
SARS – respiratory illness (2003)
Ebola virus – hemorrhagic fever (2013)
Covid-19 Pandemic (2019)
List two pharmacy roles in Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
–Procurement
–Logistics
–Maintaining integrity of supply chain
–Reconstitution
–Inoculations
–Recordkeeping
–DOH Reporting
–Metrics
What communication methods do hospital pharmacies use to coordinate with healthcare teams during crises?
Hospital pharmacies use communication methods such as electronic health records and secure messaging platforms to coordinate with healthcare teams during crises.
Who can declare a public health crisis?
Under section 319 of the Public Health Service, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can make that determination after consulting with public health officials.
Which two levels of prevention are considered upstream? (Focusing on the root of the cause rather than the symptoms)
Primordial prevention, primary prevention
What do pharmacists serve as, increasing the health literacy of the community and educating them?
Describe the pharmacist's role in developing medication protocols during emergencies.
The pharmacist's role in developing medication protocols during emergencies involves establishing evidence-based guidelines for medication use and dosage.
Explain the role of hospital pharmacies in ensuring medication safety during emergencies.
Hospital pharmacies ensure medication safety during emergencies through rigorous quality control measures, such as proper storage and labeling
Public health recognizes four levels of prevention, what are they?
Primordial, primary, secondary, tertiary
What is the name of the system that has been implemented in some countries which provides a strategy to cope with drug shortages
How do hospital pharmacies ensure effective communication among healthcare teams during crises?
Hospital pharmacies ensure effective communication among healthcare teams during crises through regular updates, clear documentation, and open channels of communication.
How do hospital pharmacies handle medication shortages during prolonged crises?
Hospital pharmacies handle medication shortages during prolonged crises by implementing drug conservation measures, therapeutic substitutions, and alternative sourcing.
What year was the outbreak of Thalidomide which caused major birth defects in fetuses?
1963
What is the organization that published a list of guidelines for pharmacists for managing Covid-19 outbreaks
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Explain how hospital pharmacies foster a culture of collaboration and mutual support among healthcare providers.
Hospital pharmacies foster a culture of collaboration and mutual support among healthcare providers by promoting teamwork, shared decision-making, and continuous learning.