Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Cardiology
The cardiology practice site is a 55-bed acute care unit providing patients with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for a wide range of cardiovascular problems. The pharmacist has a workstation centrally located in the unit, readily accessible to patients, medical and nursing staff. The pharmacist coordinates the delivery of pharmaceutical care for the unit, including pharmacokinetic dosing services, patient and drug-specific monitoring services and patients/staff education. The pharmacist also serves on the Cardiology Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. This multidisciplinary group, composed of physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners, is responsible for the review of drugs and drug policy for cardiology related issues throughout the organization.
