Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies - Softcover

Lee B. Murdaugh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585280879 ISBN 13: 9781585280872

Publisher: ASHP, 2005

Synopsis

Assess, document, and improve employee performance! This outstanding resource provides practical tools to assess and document an employee's ability to perform assigned duties and meet Joint Commission human resource requirements. Save time and increase efficiency with this essential tool that supplements and reinforces staff knowledge in key competency areas. Features: Companion CD with complete PDF page filesNew chapters on Pain Management and Infection Control Extensive coverage and discussion of HIPAA guideleines Revisions and updates to reflect the latest JCAHO standards This book also includes instructions on use, written tests for employees, evaluation checklists, study guides, job description templates, and an analysis of clinical and procedural competencies. Developed in cooperation with Cardinal Health. Joint Commission is a trademark of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. ASHP has no relationship or affiliation with the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission does not endorse or sponsor this product.

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About the Author

Dr. Murdaugh received a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and a doctorate in drug and materials toxicology from the University of Tennessee. While pursuing her doctorate, she was a fellow of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. She also completed a traineeship in acute care anticoagulation at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital and certification in asthma patient care at the University of Tennessee. She is currently a Director of Accreditation and Medication Safety for the Pharmacy Solutions business of Cardinal Health. Lee has over 27 years experience in the healthcare industry and in assisting more than 1000 hospitals in preparation for regulatory and accreditation surveys. Prior to joining Cardinal Health, she served as the Director of Pharmacy in a 535-bed tertiary care hospital. Dr. Murdaugh's practice interests are in the areas of medication safety, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and competence assessment. Lee is an author and contributing author to several ASHP publications and has also published in professional journals such as "Hospital Pharmacy." She is a frequent speaker to national and state pharmacy professional organizations on accreditation, regulatory, medication safety, competence assessment, and other related topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: ASHP
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585280879
• ISBN 13: 9781585280872
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 456