Hot Topics in Pharmacy Compliance for the ASC

This webinar will explore the critical pharmacy-related regulatory and compliance challenges faced by Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Attendees will learn how to develop and implement robust medication processes, including Look-Alike Sound-Alike (LASA) and High Alert medication protocols, aimed at improving patient safety and minimizing errors. The session will cover best practices for managing medication waste, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and regulations. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for achieving and maintaining USP <800> compliance, with a focus on safely handling hazardous drugs. The webinar will conclude with practical approaches to managing drug shortages and backorders, ensuring continuity of care and minimizing disruptions to patient treatment.

Nick Bockmann, Pharm.D.
The Fawks Company

Nick Bockmann, is a consultant pharmacist with over a decade of experience supporting ASCs in Colorado and Oregon. His expertise lies in pharmaceutical compliance, where he is known as a trusted ally to surgery centers. After his youngest son’s battle with a rare leukemia, Nick and his wife, Steph, were inspired to make a difference and purchased The FAWKS Company in 2023. Together, they’ve built a systematic approach that takes the headache out of implementing pharmaceutical compliance in ASCs. Guided by both professional expertise and personal experience, The FAWKS Company is committed to serving ASCs with integrity and setting the standard for excellence in the industry.