The Pharmacy department at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center works with healthcare professionals to design, implement and monitor a therapeutic plan for Summit Healthcare's patients. Our philosophy is to provide excellence in patient care and to achieve a definite outcome that improves quality of life.
The mission of the Pharmacy department is to provide quality pharmaceutical services that foster efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of medication use; to contribute to programs and services that emphasize the health needs of the community, the prevention of disease and the promotion of pharmaceutical care as an essential component of healthcare services.
The Pharmacy Department- Provides drug information for healthcare professionals and the community
- Identifies potential drug interactions and therapeutic duplication
- Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors
- Provides pharmacokinetic consultation and appropriate monitoring
- Provides in-services on pharmacotherapy and disease prevention
- Collaborates with physicians and nurses to achieve optimal pharmacotherapy
- Provides unit dose drug distribution
- Provides patient education and discharge counseling
- Provides renal monitoring and medication adjustment
- Provides parenteral nutrition
- Provides specialized chemotherapy and outpatient services
- Provides an excellent learning environment for pharmacy students and residents
Specialized Equipment
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center is improving the way medications make their way from the pharmacist to the patient. Normally, most non-IV medications are dispensed via the Pyxis machine after pharmacist review. Soon, this process will be accomplished through the Omnicell. The Omnicell is a new and improved automated dispensing machine (ADM) that facilitates accurate and safe selection of medications at the nursing unit and within pharmacy.
The Omnicell System will be implemented in pharmacy, ER, ICU, Med/Surg, OB, OR, Preop and PACU.
Nurses are often challenged with a multitude of medications that sound alike. Drugs like Percocet and Percodan can get confusing. Also, dosing can get confusing; 2.5mg can look like 7.5 mg. This is when mistakes can happen. The Omnicell System can help eliminate human error. When a nurse enters the correct password and ID, he or she can bring up a patient's drug profile and touch the screen where a certain drug in a particular dosage is listed. A locked door then pops open with only that one drug in it and a record of the transaction is sent immediately back to the pharmacy. Contributing to this process are features such as guiding lights that direct the user to the correct medication and automated single dose dispensing of narcotics. The system also alerts for discrepancies and allergies. With this type of technology, medication errors can be cut in half and efficiency can be greatly improved.
Bottom line, the Omnicell System is a flexible medication management tool that helps clinical staff monitor and control medication dispensing, comply with regulatory standards, improve clinical decision making and ultimately improve patient care through increased patient safety. Patients will receive medications quickly and accurately.
Adding the newest technology to assist our staff while keeping our patients safe is just another way Summit Healthcare continues to provide exceptional care, close to home.
PDA'sClinical pharmacists utilize specialize point-of-care computers to guide and document therapeutic interventions.
Micromedex - this online database gives medical personnel current drug information, medication identification tools, patient counseling sheets and medication monitoring guidelines. In addition, the pharmacy maintains a collection of industry leading textbooks and computer software that facilitate the delivery of optimal care and education.
Summit Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Training ProgramSummit Healthcare's Diabetes Self-Management Training program consists of four fun and interactive classes that are 2 hours in length.
PROGRAM TOPICS
Diabetes Myths and Big Fat Lies
Blood Sugar Monitoring: a Tool of Discovery
Food Isn't a 4 Letter word, but D-I-E-T is!
Finding the Right Diabetes Medicine
Exercise for Fun and Fitness
Feelings and Diabetes
Staying Healthy and Whole
And much more...
Enrollment into our program requires a referral. If you have diabetes and are interested in attending our program classes ask your doctor for a referral.
If you need assistance in obtaining a referral from your doctor or would like additional information about the program, contact Rhonda Eustice at (928) 537-6984
Public Education- Cardio Rehab / Cardiopulmonary classes are routinely held throughout the year. The Pharmacy Team reaches out to the community by providing education on drug and herbal therapy.
- The Women's Health Conference is held annually. The Pharmacy Team supports this program by providing education related to disease treatment and prevention.
- National Pharmacy Week is held each October. The Pharmacy Team educates patients about medications while promoting pharmacy services.
- Career Day is held annually in October. As part of our commitment to the pharmacy profession, we participate in the career-awareness program sponsored by the local high school.
For more information on the services offered the Pharmacy at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, please contact James Parkinson, Pharmacy Director, at 928.537.6320 or by e-mail jparkinson@summithealthcare.net