Role of Pharmacist in Interdepartmental Communication:
1. Drug Information Specialist:
Pharmacists often serve as the primary resource for drug-related questions from other departments.
2. Therapeutic Committees:
Pharmacists participate in hospital committees, providing insights on medication use, safety, formulary management, and therapeutic guidelines.
3. Medication Safety Initiatives:
They collaborate with other departments to implement and monitor strategies to minimize medication errors.
4. Clinical Rounds:
Pharmacists often join interdisciplinary teams during patient rounds, offering advice on medication therapy.
5. Transition of Care:
They communicate with other departments when patients are transferred, ensuring medication regimens are continued without interruption or error.
