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About Department of Pharmacy
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital is a state-of-the-art community teaching hospital and level 2 trauma center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Our location is conveniently situated within driving distance of Ann Arbor, metro Detroit, Brighton, Lansing, and Flint. The hospital is part of a regionally integrated health care delivery system comprised of a complete continuum of care. Henry Ford Genesys Hospital provides services to Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer, Oakland, Livingston, and Tuscola counties. As a Catholic health ministry and member of Henry Ford Health, our health system strives to integrate excellence in clinical care with spiritually-centered, holistic care.
Clinical Practice
The pharmacy department at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital aims to optimize the medication therapy and associated outcomes for each of our patients we care for. Utilizing a decentralized pharmacy practice model, our pharmacists are well positioned to integrate with the health care team on patient care units and serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Clinical pharmacy services offered to our patients include the following:
- Anticoagulant dosing
- Pharmacokinetic antibiotic dosing for vancomycin and the aminoglycosides
- Interdisciplinary rounding services in all intensive care units and with the family medicine residency team
- Cardiac arrest / code blue emergency response
- Emergency department trauma code response
- Code stroke response
- Protocol-driven initiatives (e.g., renal dosing, antimicrobial dosing based on indication, IV to PO, therapeutic interchange)
- Targeted patient education and transitions of care optimization
- Oral methotrexate
- U-500 regular insulin
- Heart failure
- Opioid awareness education and naloxone access
Our pharmacy practice model extends to the outpatient setting and includes ambulatory care pharmacist services provided to the Henry Ford Medical Group's East Flint Campus Family Health Center, the Downtown Flint Internal Medicine Clinic, and the Genesys Heart Center. Our site also features an onsite outpatient pharmacy which facilitates medication access through the bedside prescription delivery service.
Concerning centralized pharmacy services, our professional staff members are supported by technical staff members who aid in medication dispensing, preparation, and delivery. Additionally, our department thoughtfully uses automated processes and technology to enhance workflow and productivity.
Mission and Values of Henry Ford Genesys Hospital
Mission
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually-centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.Vision
We envision a strong, vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States which will lead to the transformation of healthcare. We will ensure service that is committed to health and well-being for our communities and that responds to the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. We will expand the role of laity, in both leadership and sponsorship, to ensure a Catholic health ministry in the future.
Values
- Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
- Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
- Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership
- Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship
- Creativity: Courageous innovation
- Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry
Residency Program Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Guided by Henry Ford Genesys Hospital ABIDE (Appreciation - Belongingness - Inclusivity - Diversity - Equity) framework, Henry Ford Genesys Hospital pharmacy residency programs are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of our program. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce leads to better patient outcomes, improved healthcare delivery, and a more equitable society. We are committed to creating an environment where all residents, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and supported.