Drug Shortages: Survival Tactics for the Perfect Storm

Sunday, December 2, 2012
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM

Planned in cooperation with the ASHP Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Activity #: 204-000-12-318-L04P / 204-000-12-318-L04T
Level of Content: General Interest
1.00 Contact Hours / Knowledge-based
Program Chair: Deb Saine, MS, FASHP

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current status of drug shortages in the US and implications for patient safety.
  
• Outline six components of a framework for safe management of drug shortages.
  
• Explain how appropriate management of shortages can avoid patient harm.