Implementation of radio-frequency identification technology to optimize medication inventory management in the intraoperative setting
March 13, 2023
In this podcast, Dr. Ashley Bowden and Dr. Carlie Wilke discuss the AJHP Commentary, “Implementation of radio-frequency identification technology to optimize medication inventory management in the intraoperative setting,” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh.
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Ashley Bowden, PharmD, MS, BCPS is the Pharmacy Operations Director and residency program director for the HSPAL residency at the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ashley completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at The Ohio State University in 2015 and her Master of Science degree in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the University of Utah in 2017. Ashley completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice and PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the University of Utah Health. Ashley oversees medication distribution for approximately 600 inpatient beds, central fulfillment of medication orders for 400 university clinics, and operations of 3 operating room pharmacy satellites. She is passionate about using automation to improve safety and processes around medication distribution.
Carlie Wilke, PharmD, MS, BCPS is the Pharmacy Manager for East Madison Hospital and UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital within University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota — Twin Cities and holds a PharmD from the University of Wisconsin — Madison. Dr. Wilke completed her residency training in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership at University of Utah Health and earned her master’s degree from the University of Utah in 2022.
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