Episode 193 - What Can EMS Learn From An Emergency Pharmacist? - Part 2

Episode 193 - What Can EMS Learn From An Emergency Pharmacist? - Part 2

From MCHD Paramedic Podcast by Montgomery County Hospital District

April 20, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

This episode features an emergency department pharmacist discussing medication administration and error reduction in EMS.

One of our major 2026 clinical and educational focus areas here at MCHD is medication error reduction. While medication errors are complex and have no simple solution, recognizing the issue is the initial step in changing culture. We're lucky to have a special guest with a unique perspective on this episode. Kevin Mercer, an emergency department pharmacist, joins Dr. Patrick to discuss all things medication administration. This is the second episode of our two-part series! REFERENCES 1. Harmer BM, Hoyle JD Jr, Edwards A, Fredericks T, Wells L, Lecznar A, Christopher K, Dunwoody S, Hong G, Rantz W, Popov V, Mahajan P, Fogarty K. Assessing the Influence of a Statewide Dosing Reference Aid on Prehospital Pediatric Medication Dosing Errors: A Mixed-Methods Simulation-Based Investigation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2026 Mar 9:1-8.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Patrick

Guest: Kevin Mercer

Topics covered

  • medication error reduction
  • emergency pharmacy
  • medication administration
  • EMS education
  • clinical focus

Keywords

  • medication errors
  • emergency pharmacist
  • EMS
  • clinical education
  • medication administration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montgomery County Hospital District

Books & works: Assessing the Influence of a Statewide Dosing Reference Aid on Prehospital Pediatric Medication Dosing Errors: A Mixed-Methods Simulation-Based Investigation

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