This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Alfred L'Altrelli, Sr Director of Pharmacy at UPMC. Here, he discusses his career journey, what he is currently most excited about in healthcare, and more. This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.
Summary
Alfred L'Altrelli, Sr Director of Pharmacy at UPMC Discusses His Career Journey and Current Excitement in Healthcare at Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting
At the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alfred L'Altrelli, Sr Director of Pharmacy at UPMC, shared insights about his career journey and what excites him the most about healthcare today. This episode was sponsored by Insight Global Health.
Expanding the Roles of Pharmacists
L'Altrelli is committed to expanding the roles of pharmacists and creating cost-effective care. He believes that successful healthcare leaders need both industry expertise and soft skills such as empathy and the ability to engage team members. At UPMC, he focuses on key behaviors and values to create a positive experience for all team members.
Leveraging Different Disciplines for Improved Workflow
One staffing issue that L'Altrelli addressed during the discussion was the nursing deficit. He explained how the pandemic has taught us to be more integrated and look for different ways to utilize different disciplines. At UPMC, they are using pharmacists, technicians, interns, and other disciplines to make discharge phone calls, provide medication education, and improve workflow.
Creating a Positive Experience for All Team Members
Throughout the discussion, L'Altrelli emphasized the importance of focusing on key behaviors and values to create a positive experience for all team members. By doing so, he believes that UPMC can continue to provide quality care while empowering employees to grow and succeed within the organization.
Conclusion
Alfred L'Altrelli, Sr Director of Pharmacy at UPMC, shared insights about his career journey and what excites him about healthcare today at the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting. He is committed to expanding the roles of pharmacists and creating cost-effective care while focusing on key behaviors and values to create a positive experience for all team members at UPMC. With his expertise and passion, L'Altrelli is helping UPMC continue to lead the way in providing quality healthcare to patients in need.
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This episode aired on 04/29/2023 and can be listened here.
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