Dear colleagues,
Hope you are all doing well. We received a member inquiry related to handling
and administration of barium for outpatient procedures. A member hospital has
not canceled outpatient procedures in light of COVID-19. Currently, patients
are administered barium in their imaging department and the patient sits in the
waiting room for 2 hours prior to their test. The member would like to know if
anyone has waived administration at the hospital and allowed patients to
self-administer the barium at home to comply with social distancing and avoid
crowding in the waiting area? How are others are handling the medication use
process from labeling to dispensation of contrast media in order to comply with
medication management standards? Thank you in advance for your input.
Sincerely,
Leila
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Leila M. Tibi-Scherl, PharmD, MBA, DPLA
Vice President, Acurity Pharmacy
Acurity, Inc.
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