Staffed by licensed, registered pharmacists and technicians, the Pharmacy Department is an integral part of the health care team.
Pharmacists monitor patient renal function and advise physicians on appropriate drug dosing.
The Pharmacy staff mixes all medications given intravenously using aseptic, sterile technique, in a laminar flow hood. All staff are tested for competency in aseptic technique. This assures a sterile IV medication admixture. This assures each patient will receive a 24 hour supply of medication daily, which means the patient's medications are checked daily and keeps waste to a minimum. The Pharmacy Department consults with the physicians and dietitians at the hospital in preparing IV nutritional support.