Role of the Decentral Pharmacist
Decentral practice enables pharmacists to be involved at the point of patient care and interact one on one with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, families and patients. Through clinical activities, the decentral pharmacists assure safe and effective use of medications. These activities include order verification to ensure optimization of therapy, physician rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, and patient education.
Environment of Teamwork
For over 30 years, UAB's pharmacy practice has operated both decentrally and centrally. As this integrated model has evolved, decentral pharmacists have worked collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to provide care for patients at UAB Hospital. This environment facilitates teamwork and encompasses all aspects of the patient.