CHS Pharmacy News
January 2021
Holiday Hours
New Year’s Eve: Normal Business Hours
New Year’s Day: Closed
*Emergency services available 24/7/365
Normal business hours are 9 AM – 5:30 PM M-F, and 9 AM – 3PM Saturday and Closed on Sunday
ACIP Coronavirus Vaccine Guidance*
The FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech (PFZ) and Moderna (MOD) COVID-19 vaccines. Both vaccines are a two-dose series with PFZ being 3 weeks apart and MOD being 4 weeks apart. Before vaccination, the EUA Fact Sheet should be provided to recipients and caregivers. Providers should counsel PFZ or MOD COVID-19 vaccine recipients about expected systemic and local reactions. Additional clinical considerations, including details of administration and use in special populations should be reviewed. The vaccines are not interchangeable with other COVID-19 vaccine products as the safety and efficacy of a mixed-product series have not been evaluated.
Returnable Medications
Certain forms of medication cannot be returned to the pharmacy for credit since they can only be used for one person once opened. These could include inhalers, eye drops, creams, ointments, liquids or insulins. Consider having the physician sign an order allowing the resident to take these medications with them upon discharge from the facility, providing the order is still active.
Pay Status Changes
To streamline billing procedures for both residents and facilities, please contact our pharmacy team regarding any resident pay status changes. Examples include, but not limited to: Medicare eligibility, Medicare A Skilled, Medicaid Pending and admission/discharge for Hospice Services.
Upcoming CE Programs
12p -1p CST; 1-hour CE Programs for Administrators & Nursing
Presented by National Institute for Health Education & Training; Contact CHS Pharmacy to find out more
- January 6, 2021: VAX FAX: Strategies Moving Forward
- January 27, 2021: Nursing Rehab: Restorative Nursing Practical Application
New Year’s Holiday Trivia**
- When did the New Year’s Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
- How large is the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in diameter?
- How many triangles total are there on the Times Square ball?
- How many versions of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball have there been to date?
- What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
New Year’s Holiday Trivia Answers :
- 1907
- 12 feet
- 2 ,688
- Seven
- Iron and wood
“There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
- *CURRENT ACIP COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations. cdc.gov
- **parade.com