In this webinar, three health system pharmacy leaders discuss how standardizing sterile compounding boosts operational consistency across sites and teams.
In today’s complex healthcare environment, health system pharmacy leaders need effective tools and strategies to simplify compounding compliance and reduce risk. Watch this on-demand webinar for a live panel discussion exploring the benefits and challenges of standardizing documentation tools and resources. Our panelists included:
- Kristen March, PharmD, BCPS, Northwestern Medicine
- David Dakwa, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP, UC Davis Health
- Charnae Ross, PharmD, MSHA, BCSCP, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Moderated by Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP, Clinical Program Manager for Simplifi+ Solutions at Wolters Kluwer, these three health system pharmacy leaders share lessons learned, how they measured success, and what they would do differently in their standardization journeys. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from these industry experts and gain tools to implement lasting improvements across your compounding program.
What’s covered
- Understand the impact of health system standardization on regulatory compliance and organizational efficiency.
- Explore real-world strategies for achieving consistency, measuring success, and tracking standardization initiatives.
- Learn how to address potential challenges and avoid common pitfalls during implementation.
- Gain practical tips to create consistent practices, workflows, and compliance strategies that work across locations.
Key insights from the experts
Here are some highlights from the practical advice on streamlining pharmacy workflows, enhancing efficiency, and staying USP compliant that top health system experts shared during this webinar.
Sterile compounding standardization: Strategies and technologies
The panelists emphasized the importance of clear foundational strategies to align practices across diverse health systems. For example, Dr. March detailed the role of gap analyses in identifying areas for improvement and developing system-wide solutions.
Dr. Dakwa shared how creating a compounding oversight committee enabled their team to standardize SOPs, workflows, and policies across UC Davis’s sites. Similarly, Dr. Ross highlighted how leveraging tools available in the SoleSource Platform for competency and compliance tracking promoted uniformity.
Sterile compounding standardization: Challenges
Implementing a health system-wide standardization effort requires overcoming structural and cultural barriers. Dr. March reflected on the initial resistance from different sites within Northwestern Medicine, where stakeholders feared losing autonomy. Dr. Ross shared how collaboration and communication helped overcome resistance, particularly with EVS teams tasked with compliance-critical cleaning.
At UC Davis, Dr. Dakwa recounted how a crisis, like a pharmacy flood, accelerated the integration of centralized tools when stakeholders saw the immediate value of change. Across all stories, engaging stakeholders and fostering a sense of shared purpose were critical.
Sterile compounding standardization: Looking ahead
Reflecting on their journeys, the panelists underscored the power of preparation and adaptability for those starting similar initiatives. Dr. March advised taking the time to establish shared resources, such as standardized cleaning agents and protocols, which can streamline future training and workflows. Dr. Ross stressed the value of robust analytics and dashboarding tools that allow health systems to track compliance across multiple sites efficiently.
The panelists also discussed how technology is shaping the future of sterile compounding. Dr. Dakwa encouraged continuous innovation, including the exploration of emerging technologies like robotics and image capture systems.