Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 195 bed Tertiary care 2 hospitals (LR & NLR) Community-based outpatient clinics around the state 23 bed ED

ED Pharmacists’ Role Refills Medication Reconciliation/Review Admission Identification of medications (or lack thereof) contributing to chief complaint Drug Selection and Monitoring Anticoagulation, HTN, DM, etc. Patient Counseling 3 Medication Areas Pain Medication

Students in the VA ED Medication Reconciliation Patient Counseling Disease State Management

Future of VA ED Pharmacy Code Participation? Immunizations? Increased coverage time?

Question How can student pharmacists assist in the ED? Medication Reconciliation Patient Counseling Disease State Management All of the Above