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Medication Safety: A Hidden Pharmacy Career

Medication Safety: A Hidden Pharmacy Career

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Medication safety isn’t just a concept—it’s a critical, high-impact specialty that saves lives. But what does it really involve? And how can it lead to a fulfilling career in pharmacy? In this episode of Pharmacy Pathways, Dr. Eileen Langstraat uncovers the behind-the-scenes world of Medication Safety—a specialty where pharmacists play a key role in preventing errors, shaping safer systems, and protecting patients. Join us as we explore Dr. Langstraat's experiences, from her early days as a pharmacy technician to her specialized journey through PGY1 and PGY2 residencies in medication safety.

🔑 Key topics in this episode of Pharmacy Pathways:

  • What medication safety truly entails and why it’s a vital pharmacy specialty
  • The residency experience: What to expect from a residency in Med-Safety
  • Why just culture and system-based solutions are essential for patient safety
  • How collaboration w/ interdisciplinary teams reduces med errors & close calls
  • Dr. Langstraat's journey from pharmacy tech to med safety expert
  • Practical advice for pharmacists at all career stages, from students to seasoned professionals, considering a shift to medication safety
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