Agenda

Join Bluesight’s Chief Product Officer for a discussion about the future of Bluesight and how we plan to expand and improve our current suite of solutions to allow hospitals to worry less about inventory, compliance, and costs – and focus on what matters most: patient care.

While drug diversion within inpatient settings is a challenge that has been prioritized by hospitals and health systems across the US, diversion in retail and outpatient pharmacies is also a significant issue that can be just as harmful to both patients and hospitals. While retail settings have focused on curtailing overdoses through robust monitoring of prescribing trends and drug-seeking behaviors from patients, there has been less emphasis on monitoring staff drug diversion. In this conversation, we’ll have a collaborative dialogue about this pertinent issue with the goal of enhancing patient and employee safety, protecting the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chains, and ultimately contributing to the well-being of our communities. 

• Examine the top risks and consequences of drug diversion in the retail space, in addition to the similarities and differences it has with diversion in the inpatient setting
• Explore the current strategies employed in the retail and outpatient spaces to combat drug diversion, including inventory, storage, and training tactics
• Consider the gaps that exist today, such as technology and regulatory challenges,  and discuss strategies for resolving these challenges

Because EMS policies are at the heart of your emergency care, it’s vital to stay up to date with the new and changing DSCSA, Federal, and State EMS regulations. Our panel of experts will discuss how recent policy updates – including for stocking and exchanging EMS kits – will affect both hospital pharmacies and EMS teams and agencies. 

• Gain a simple overview of the policy changes that will impact your hospital, pharmacy, and emergency services
• Discover how hospitals like yours are reacting to these changes and adjusting inventory workflows and shared services
• Understand industry-wide perspectives and opinions on available and future technology to support these policy changes

Controlled substance waste events are a practice that come with safety challenges, diversion risks, and financial impact. It’s crucial for hospital pharmacies to keep a pulse on their waste metrics and trends to quantify its impact and identify where waste can be reduced. From purchase to patient bedside, we’ll discuss how the industry is beginning to address this challenge as a part of diversion prevention strategies. 

• Discover important insights and trends on the handling and disposal of controlled substances
• Discuss the metrics and opportunities pharmacy teams should be monitoring when it comes to waste optimization
• Learn how hospitals can quickly mitigate the challenges of waste events using ready-to-administer (RTA) IV medications for their top volume controlled substances

Discover the transformative potential of RFID technology in healthcare logistics and supply chain management at our session on “RFID Trends in Healthcare.” Hospital administrators will learn how RFID tagging points, from pre-filling to patient administration, can enhance patient safety, operational efficiency, and their bottom line. Accurate tracking of medical supplies ensures timely replenishment, reduces errors, and optimizes resource allocation, ultimately improving care delivery and lowering costs.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers will gain insights into leveraging RFID-enabled reading points to streamline production processes, adhere to regulatory standards, and enhance supply chain responsiveness. Real-time data capture empowers proactive decision-making, minimizes waste, and ensures efficient distribution of pharmaceutical products. Join industry experts as they discuss case studies and best practices, equipping you with strategies to integrate RFID seamlessly into operations and stay competitive in the evolving healthcare landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to harness RFID technology for operational excellence and superior patient outcomes.

The cost and volume of inventory in central pharmacies is higher than ever while clinics, infusion centers, and procedural settings are following a similar trend. As this presents operational challenges for health systems, some are addressing the concern by repurposing their existing automation systems or experimenting with new technology and workflows. This panel features pharmacy leaders who have built and implemented programs to optimize purchasing, improve dispensing patterns, and maximize margins.

• Explore how the landscape of revenue generating drugs is changing and why health system leaders are prioritizing this topic
• Learn the tools, technologies, and workflows health systems are employing to track and manage high-value drugs 
• Consider strategies from contracts and procurement to claims generation

Pharmacy leaders continue to tackle new challenges within their health systems across a myriad of topics. There is no one size fits all answer for how health systems should tackle important topics like diversion, clinical care, supply chain management and many other issues. Our Chief Pharmacy Officer panelists will discuss some of the more recent problems their system has had to work through and some of their more recent accomplishments from the implementation of new software and workflows.