Chris Falato, PharmD
Title
Assistant Director - Pediatric Pharmacy Services
Residency Associated Title and Involvement
Preceptor, Pediatric Pharmacy Administration and Medication Safety
Education
School of Pharmacy: Duquesne University
PGY1: Texas Children's Hospital
Rotation Title
Pediatric Pharmacy Administration and Medication Safety
Rotation Description
The Pediatric Pharmacy is a unique opportunity to cover any and all of the aspects of pharmacy administration. We offer a full range of experiences that includes management of both operational and clinical issues. We have the opportunity to be able to demonstrate our strong relationships with the multidisciplinary leadership of the Children's Hospital, as well as the Clinical and Operational leaders of the Pharmacy department. It allows us to be flexible to the interests of the learner and provide first hand experience in the primary areas of interest potentially including:
- the culture of safety and how it impacts all aspects of pharmacy services and patient care
- financial responsibilities and inventory management
- team building skills in recruitment, mentoring, evaluating and leading professionals and technical support staff
The differences and challenges of pediatrics are also highlighted throughout these experiences.
The PGY2 Pediatric Residency Program Longitudinal Administration rotation has been designed in conjunction with the University of North Carolina Medical Center (UNCMC) Residency Program and the ASHP Educational Outcomes, Goals, and Objectives for PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residents. This administration rotation is a year-long rotation that will focus on giving residents administrative skills needed to complete clinical projects and initiatives. The rotation focuses on medication safety and project management. Through various topic discussions and projects, the resident will develop writing, speaking, organizational, time management, teamwork, and leadership skills by achieving the ASHP objectives and goals.
