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The Clinical Pharmacists’ Role in
Patient Safety
David J. Warner, Pharm.D.
Director, Center on Practice Development
Senior Consultant, ASHP Consulting
Objectives
1. Describe how clinical pharmacists can influence the safe use
of medications for patients.
2. Describe how clinical pharmacists can influence the safe use
of medications using automation and information
technology.
3. Describe how clinical pharmacists can influence patient
safety initiatives at the hospital/organizational level.
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
• Founded 1942
• 43,000-member professional association
• Represent hospital, ambulatory and health-
system pharmacists, residents, and students
• ASHP’s vision is that medication use will be
optimal, safe, and effective for all people all of the
time.
• The mission of pharmacists is to help people
achieve optimal health outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacist Patient Care
Services that Improve Safe and
Effective Use of Medications
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