CPhT Strong
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Stories from the Front Lines
#CPhTStrong honors the nation’s pharmacy technicians who showed heroic strength, courage, and hope as they faced unprecedented demands in the battle against COVID-19. Many technicians took on increased responsibilities and long hours to support vulnerable patients, address medication shortages, prepare essential medications, restock supplies, and console the ill, all while risking their own health.
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May 14, 2020
Another 12.5 Hour Shift
“During times like these, no matter how rough and challenging it can be, we show up."
May 5, 2020
Reducing Medication Errors, Increasing Patient Safety
"We have lived through and struggled with the fact that we may become exposed, and with time, the med recs have relaxed into what is perhaps our new standards."
April 28, 2020
Keeping our Veterans Healthy
"I walk into work knowing that we all take the necessary precautions to take care of each other and most importantly our veterans who have given so much."
April 28, 2020
Comforted by Coworkers
"It’s hard to see the end of this pandemic when it feels like our entire hospital is surrounded by it."
April 28, 2020
The Responsibility to Serve
"I work at a free clinic and the coronavirus has completely changed the way we do things now."
April 21, 2020
Getting Through the Pandemic Together in Burlington, Vermont
"Every morning I walk in with my mask on and get my temperature taken at the hospital’s entrance."
April 21, 2020
Thankful for Each Breath
"I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 25. Each day was a struggle to get through with a constant fever..."
April 20, 2020
Overcoming Challenges with a Small Staff
"We are working as a team in helping patients to recover. If not for us, the med machines would be empty, IV admixture would be..."