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What hours will NightWatchTM cover?
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NightWatchTM provides standard pharmacy coverage from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, but also offers entire weekend coverage —24 hours a day— on Saturday and Sunday. NightWatchTM can customize scheduling to fit your unique and flexible needs, including provision of overlap, vacation, or emergency coverage. Our pharmacists may also be able to provide your staff with additional assistance during peak times or when clinical services are needed.
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Our hospital has an extensive clinical program. Will NightWatchTM continue these programs after-hours?
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Yes. The goal of NightWatchTM is to provide seamless continuity of care.
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Can other health care professionals contact NightWatchTM with drug information questions?
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Absolutely. NightWatchTM will gladly provide drug information services during coverage hours.
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How are fees determined?
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NightWatchTM determines its fees based on a variety of factors. We do not charge by the line. Contracts are also adjusted as your needs change. NightWatchTM can provide quotes based on your individual needs.
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How does NightWatchTM ensure the competence of its staff?
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NightWatchTM pharmacists participate in an extensive competency program. Furthermore, NightWatchTM will complete any competencies required by the facility.
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Is NightWatchTM compliant with The Joint Commission?
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NightWatchTM is compliant with all regulatory agencies. In fact, NightWatch will meet with your facility's risk management staff to ensure compliance.
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Our policy requires that any medication brought to our facility by the patient must be identified by Pharmacy before it can be used. Can you help here?
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Yes. NightWatchTM pharmacists have access to the drug information resources necessary to help identify medications.
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What kind of reporting does NightWatchTM provide?
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NightWatchTM provides an end-of-shift report every day that details activity as well as any required or recommended follow-up activities.
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Our facility doesn't have any type of pharmacy automation. Can you still help us?
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Yes. NightNatchTM can help regardless of your computer system, level of automation or IT sophistication.
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