Jan 23, 2018 Pharmacy Director at Clara Maass Medical Center Presents to 7th World Congress on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice in Rome

Belleville, NJ -- At the 7th World Congress on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice held on December 7-9, 2017 in Rome Italy, Mona Philips, Rph, MAS, Director of Pharmacy at Clara Maass Medical Center presented a workshop titled “Implementation of a pharmacist enhancement training program.”

During the workshop, Philips presented a study of the inclusion of Pharmacists as part of the patient care team that are responsible for overseeing optimal, safe, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy to improve patient care. As part of her presentation, she noted recommendations outlined by the American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) for pharmacy practice, ranging from fundamental (drug distribution, prospective evaluation of drug safety and efficacy, etc.) to optimal services (providing formal educational services, etc.). The objective of the study, whose methods included a novel voluntary skills enhancement program, was implemented at a community hospital pharmacy to quantify and evaluate dual responsibilities of pharmacists.

At conclusion, it was determined by the study that the pharmacist enhancement program expanded skillsets, positively affected outcome measures and improved health care delivery within the facility.

“We are very proud to have Mona share her expertise and impressive research in clinical pharmacy on an international level, and to have others learn from our experience improving outcomes and health delivery at Clara Maass Medical Center” said Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center.

“The opportunity to present at the 7th World Congress is a professional achievement that I will remember for many years to come” said Philips.

Philips earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree in 1987 from Long Island University School of Pharmacy in Brooklyn, New York and a Master’s in Administrative Science Degree in 2003 from Farleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck, New Jersey. At CMMC, Philips serves on a multitude of committees within the hospital and serves as a pharmacy preceptor, leader, and mentor to many pharmacists, students and pharmacy residents.

Mona Philips, Rph, MAS

Director of Pharmacy, Clara Maass Medical Center

About Clara Maass Medical Center
Located in Belleville, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. Clara Maass recently completed state-of-the-art campus expansion project featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and designated new space to accommodate our future Emergency Department expansion. Clara Maass’ services include: The Cancer Center, Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy, Cardiac Services Elective and Emergency Angioplasty and Cardiac Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Lab, The Vein Center, The Wound Center, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation; Therapy Services which includes, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, The Eye Surgery Center, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, Center of Excellence for Latino Health, and the Health and Wellness Center. Clara Maass has been recognized nine Grade ‘A’ scores for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group. It is listed by the American Hospital Association as one of Healthcare’s Most Wired hospitals. In 2016-17 Clara Maass has received the Healthgrades Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award and the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award. Clara Maass received Disease Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Congestive Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care. Clara Maass earned Clara Maass’ steadfast commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves is exemplified through award winning programs including the nationally recognized HELP Volunteer program, recipient of the American Hospital Association 2017 HAVE Award, and the Wellness Assessment Van for Elders (WAVE) which was recognized as the New Jersey Hospital Association’s 2017 HRET Community Outreach Award. For a physician referral or more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramaass.

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