CURRICULUM VITAE

Edward Ho, Pharm.D, M.B.A., RPh

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Provides leadership, direction, mentorship, and supportive resources regarding day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department to provide pharmacy care to patients and improve outcomes. Assures departmental competency and compliance to all regulatory, accreditation and hospital standards of care.

Creates and reinforces a service culture based on the principles of continuous quality improvement. Empowers staff to create structures and processes that assures cost effective and safe utilization of drug supplies and pharmacy staff time.

Leads and creates the annual operating and capital budgets, implementation of strategic/operational initiatives including but not limited to new services/programs, revenue enhancement, expense reduction, managed care utilization systems, and inpatient and ambulatory strategies for pharmacy care

Partners with colleagues and communicates that pharmaceutical care is an integral component of the integrated health care delivery network and functions as a regular member of the multi-disciplinary care team. This includes the evolution of a pharmacy continuum of care that emphasizes keeping the member well; but covers the member through all episodes of sickness and recovery

Personal Information:

Home Address: 3108 Valdez Drive, Modesto, CA 95355

209-***-****

Work Address: 1303 Mable Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355

Email Address: ad1lpy@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

2001 Doctor of Pharmacy (by license)

Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, OK

1986 Master of Business Administration

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

1979 Bachelor of Pharmacy

University of Oklahoma, School of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, OK

Academic Appointments:

1994 – Present Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice

University of Pacific Thomas J Long

School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Stockton, CA

2014 – Present Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Western University of Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy

Pomona, CA

Clinical Experience:

July 2016 - Present Director of Pharmacy Services

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Modesto

Modesto, CA

June 2014 - July 2016 Director of Pharmacy Services

Kindred Hospital Westminster

Westminster, CA

June 2011 – June 2014 Director of Pharmacy Services

Bakersfield Heart Hospital

Bakersfield, CA

April 2005 – June 2011 Director of Pharmacy Services

Oak Valley District Hospital

Oakdale, CA

Sept 1994 – April 2005 Pharmacy Administrative Coordinator

Kaweah Delta Health Care District

Visalia, CA

June 1992 – Sept 1994 Chief Pharmacist

Visalia Community Hospital

Visalia, CA

Nov 1979 – June 1992 Clinical Pharmacist

Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK

Administrative Appointments:

July 2016 - Present HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Modesto

Modesto, CA

Director of Pharmacy

Perform administrative and clinical duties related to the practice of pharmacy, including budget, facility design, program needs, Quality Assurance and performance improvement processes (MERP: HSC 1339.63 SB 1875, ADE, Narcotics control, USP 797 Sterile Product Preparations, Recall & Shortages), staff annual and new hire performance evaluations, and mentoring clinical pharmacist functions.

Medication Safety Committee overseeing safe establishment, storage, and use of medications/medication related issues throughout Bakersfield Heart Hospital.

Medication Variance & ADR Committee - a multi-disciplinary action committee including Physicians, Nurses, Administration, Physical therapist, Respiratory therapist, and laboratory to established immediate resolution for on-going medication related issues,

Antimicrobial Stewardship (HSC 70739: SB 739) Infection Control, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Therapeutics Committee, including Quality Assurance

Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, formulary review and maintenance, medication utilization evaluation (MUE) reviews, clinical pathways, and standardized procedures.

Coordinate day-to-day activities among physicians, nursing, administration, other supportive departments and pharmacy.

Develop and maintain day-to-day Pharmacy based computer system (Cerner - ACE IT Pharmacy), IV Admixture Services, and Emergency Preparedness System Monitoring.

Manage medical center employee pharmaceutical needs, including but not limited to formulary selection and maintenance, medication shortage and recalls, look-alike sound alike, high-risk/high-alert and black box warning medications, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Management, off-label use of FDA approved medications, standardized IV Admixture concentrations, anticoagulation therapies, diabetes education, pain management, nutritional support, pharmacokinetic services, pain management and antibiotic recommendations through Antimicrobial Stewardship programs.

Update existing policies and procedures to meet current California Title XXII, state board of pharmacy regulations (Pharmacy license and Sterile Compounding license requirements), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medication Error Reduction Plan (SB 1875 MERP), Antimicrobial Stewardship requirements and The Joint Commission requirements, develop and provide necessary staff development to meet these standards.

Develop annual budget and departmental goals, assess customer and staffing needs, evaluate contracts and vendors, prepare business plans, monitor budget variances, and develop a plan of action to correct significant variances.

Participation in Patient Safety, Medication Management, Medical Staff, Nursing and Pharmacy Education, Risk Evaluation and Performance.

June 2014 – July 2016 Kindred Hospital Westminster, Westminster, CA

Director of Pharmacy

Perform administrative and clinical duties related to the practice of pharmacy, including budget, facility design, program needs, Quality Assurance and performance improvement processes (MERP: HSC 1339.63 SB 1875, ADE, Narcotics control, USP 797 Sterile Product Preparations, Recall & Shortages), staff annual and new hire performance evaluations, and mentoring clinical pharmacist functions.

Chair Medication Safety Committee overseeing safe establishment, storage, and use of medications/medication related issues throughout Bakersfield Heart Hospital.

Chair Medication Variance & ADR Committee - a multi-disciplinary action committee including Physicians, Nurses, Administration, Engineering,

Respiratory therapist, and laboratory to established immediate resolution for on-going medication related issues,

Chair of Antimicrobial Stewardship (HSC 70739: SB 739) Infection Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAOI) programs, formulary review and maintenance, medication utilization evaluation (MUE) reviews, clinical pathways, and standardized procedures.

Coordinate day-to-day activities among physicians, nursing, administration, other supportive departments and pharmacy.

Develop and maintain day-to-day Pharmacy based computer system (Protouch, RxConnect), IV Admixture Services, TempSys Automated Temperature monitoring and control, and Emergency Preparedness System Monitoring.

Manage medical center employee pharmaceutical needs, including but not limited to formulary selection and maintenance, medication shortage and recalls, look-alike sound alike, high-risk/high-alert and black box warning medications, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Management, off-label use of FDA approved medications, standardized IV Admixture concentrations, anticoagulation therapies, diabetes education, pain management, nutritional support, pharmacokinetic services, pain management and antibiotic recommendations through Antimicrobial Stewardship programs.

Update existing policies and procedures to meet current California Title XXII, state board of pharmacy regulations, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medication Error Reduction Plan (SB 1875 MERP) and The Joint Commission requirements, develop and provide necessary staff development to meet these standards.

Develop annual budget and departmental goals, assess customer and staffing needs, evaluate contracts and vendors, prepare business plans, monitor budget variances, and develop a plan of action to correct significant variances.

Participation in Patient Safety, Medication Management, Medical Staff, Nursing and Pharmacy Education, Risk Evaluation and Performance

Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Western University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, precepts approximately 14-16 APPE and IPPE students per year. Including ICU rounding, MUE projects, Case Presentations, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program participation.

June 2011 – June 2014 Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Bakersfield, CA

Director of Pharmacy

(Dual Duty - Director of Pharmacy & Dietetic Services)

Perform administrative and clinical duties related to the practice of pharmacy, including budget, facility design, program needs, Quality Assurance and

performance improvement processes (MERP: HSC 1339.63 SB 1875, ADE, Narcotics control, USP 797 Sterile Product Preparations, Recall & Shortages), staff annual and new hire performance evaluations, and mentoring clinical pharmacist functions.

Chair Medication Safety Committee overseeing safe establishment, storage, and use of medications/medication related issues throughout Bakersfield Heart Hospital.

Chair Medication Management Ad hoc Committee - a multi-disciplinary action committee including Physicians, Nurses, Administration, Engineering, Respiratory therapist, and laboratory to established immediate resolution for on-going medication related issues,

Chair of Food and Dietetic Services Committee overseeing safe nutritional practices for both The Joint Commission and California Department of Public Health Services requirements of nutritional support, patient education, micro-nutrient contents, diet supplements and food-drug interactions.

Implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) for CMS meaningful use (Stage I, II and III). Conversion of paper MAR to eMAR, bedside medication verification, barcode unit dose, fully automated patient profiled dispensing cabinet (ADC), and Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE) through Paragon System (McKesson).

Implementation of Basal/Prandial Subcutaneous Insulin Regimens in place of out-dated sliding scale insulin regimens.

Coordinate functions of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (HSC 70739: SB 739) Infection Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAOI) programs, formulary review and maintenance, medication utilization evaluation (MUE) reviews, clinical pathways, and standardized procedures.

Coordinate day-to-day activities among physicians, nursing, administration, other supportive departments and pharmacy.

Develop and maintain day-to-day Pharmacy based computer system (McKesson HBOC then Paragon System), Automated Dispensing Cabinets (Pyxis 4000), IV Admixture Services, TempSys Automated Temperature monitoring and control, and Emergency Preparedness System Monitoring.

Manage medical center employee pharmaceutical needs, including but not limited to formulary selection and maintenance, medication shortage and recalls, look-alike sound alike, high-risk/high-alert and black box warning medications, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Management, off-label use of FDA approved medications, standardized IV Admixture concentrations, anticoagulation therapies, diabetes education, pain management, nutritional support, pharmacokinetic services, pain management and antibiotic recommendations through Antimicrobial Stewardship programs.

Update existing policies and procedures to meet current California Title XXII, state board of pharmacy regulations, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medication Error Reduction Plan (SB 1875 MERP) and The Joint Commission requirements, develop and provide necessary staff development to meet these standards.

Develop annual budget and departmental goals, assess customer and staffing needs, evaluate contracts and vendors, prepare business plans,

monitor budget variances, and develop a plan of action to correct significant variances.

Participation in Patient Safety, Medication Management, Medical Staff, Nursing and Pharmacy Education, Risk Evaluation and Performance Improvement, USP 797 Preparation, The Joint Commission Accreditation, CDPH (CMS) Survey, CDPH MERP Survey, H1N1 Influenza Survey, DHS Inspection and other multidisciplinary committees.

Adjunct professor of pharmacy clinical rotations, overseeing Bakersfield Heart Center preceptor program with Doctor of Pharmacy students of University of Pacific Pharmacy School in Stockton.

April 2005 – June 2011 Oak Valley District Hospital (CHW affiliated),

Oakdale, CA

Director of Pharmacy

Perform administrative and clinical duties related to the practice of pharmacy, including budget, facility design, program needs, performance improvement processes, staffing performance evaluations, and mentoring clinical pharmacist functions.

Chair of Medication Safety Committee overseeing safe establishment, storage, and use of medications/medication related issues throughout Oak Valley Hospital District.

Coordinate functions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including quality assurance programs, formulary maintenance, drug utilization reviews, clinical pathways, and standardized procedures.

Coordinate the day-to-day activities between nursing, administration, and the pharmacy.

Develop and maintain day-to-day Pharmacy based computer system (MediTech), Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (Pyxis), barcode scanning unit dose, bed-side-medication verification process and CPOE.

Manage medical center employee pharmaceutical needs, including but not limited to formulary selection and maintenance, medication shortage and recalls, high-risk/high-alert medications, standardized concentration IV Admixture services, anticoagulation therapy, diabetes education, nutritional support, pharmacokinetic services, pain management and antibiotic recommendations.

Update existing policies and procedures to meet current Title XXII, state board of pharmacy, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and The Joint Commission (JCAHO) requirements, develop and provide necessary staff development to meet these requirements.

Develop annual budget and departmental goals, assess customer and staffing needs, evaluate contracts and vendors, prepare business plans,

monitor budget variances, and develop a plan of action to correct significant variances.

Participation in Patient Safety, Medication Management, Medical Staff, Nursing and Pharmacy Education, Performance Improvement, USP 797

Preparation, JCAHO Accreditation, CDPH (CMS) Survey, DHS Inspection and other multidisciplinary committees.

Sept 1994 – April 2005 Kaweah Delta District Hospital, Visalia, CA

Administrative Coordinator

Perform administrative and clinical duties related to the practice of pharmacy, including budget, facility design, program needs, performance improvement processes, staffing performance evaluations, and clinical pharmacist functions.

Coordinate functions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including quality assurance programs, formulary maintenance, drug utilization reviews, clinical pathways, and standardized procedures.

Coordinate the day-to-day activities between nursing, administration, and the pharmacy.

Manage medical center employee pharmaceutical needs, including formulary selection and maintenance.

Update existing policies and procedures to meet existing Title XXII, state board of pharmacy and JCAHO requirements, develop and provide necessary staff development to meet these requirements.

Develop annual goals, assess customer and staffing needs, evaluate contracts and vendors, prepare business plans, monitor budget variances, and develop a plan of action to correct significant variances.

Participation in Patient Safety, Medical Staff Education, Performance Improvement, JCAHO Accreditation and other committees.

June 1992 – Sept 1994 Visalia Community Hospital, Visalia, CA

Chief Pharmacist

Established and manage all pharmaceutical services in an inpatient setting of a community hospital.

Authored all policies and procedures related to the practices of pharmaceutical care with respect to Title XXII, state regulations, and JCAHO requirements.

Presentations of continuing education and staff development programs to the nursing personnel and medical staff.

Investigate, analyze and provide written reports for the expansion of pharmaceutical services and the physical pharmacy department within the community hospital.

Participate in Risk Management, P&T Committee, Patient Safety and multiple other committees

Periodic presentations and participation in community health fairs associated with community Wellness Program. Chairman of Medication Safety Committee.

Nov 1979 – June 1992 Integris Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma, OK

Clinical Pharmacist

Provide daily pharmaceutical services in an acute care hospital, attend daily medical rounds, operation procedures and discharge planning, assist in Hospital Formulary Review, collecting data for MUE, rotate various specialty patient care units, drug information, IV room and P&T functions.

Periodic presentations, participation in community health fairs associated with community Wellness Program.

Served as the area preceptor for Galaxo Pharmaceutical sales associate training program, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residency.

Honors & Accomplishments:

2014 – Present Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Western University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pomona, California

1994 - Present Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy at University of Pacific in Stockton, California

2006 - 2007 Pharmacy Leadership Management

Boston University Business School / University of California at San Francisco, School of Pharmacy,

San Francisco, CA

1998 ASHP Executive Management

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Pharmacy,

Chapel Hill, NC

1997 Nephrology Pharmaceutical Care Preceptorship

University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy,

Pittsburgh, PA

2015 Antimicrobial Stewardship IDAC Certificate

Infectious Disease Association of California, Irvine, CA

2015 Antimicrobial Stewardship SHEA Certificate

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Irvine, CA

Committee Appointments:

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Modesto

2016 - Present Chair, Medication Management Committee (MMC)

Co-Chair, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Therapeutics Committee (PNT)

Co-Chair, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee (ASP)

Member, Infection Control Committee (ICC)

Member, Patient Safety Committee

Member, Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI)

Member, Environmental Safety Committee

Member, Patient Education Committee

Member, Patient Care Policy & Procedure Committee

Member, Clinical Service Committee

Kindred Hospital Westminster

2014 – 2016 Chair, Medication Management Committee (MMC)

Co-Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)

Co-Chair, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee (ASP)

Member, Infection Control Committee (ICC)

Member, Patient Safety Committee

Member, Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI)

Member, Environmental Safety Committee

Member, Patient Education Committee

Member, Patient Care Policy & Procedure Committee

Member, Clinical Service Committee

Bakersfield Heart Hospital

2011 – 2014 Chair, Medication Management Committee (MMC)

Chair, Food and Dietetic Services Committee

Co-Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)

Member, Medical Executive Committee (MEC)

Member, Infection Control Committee (ICC)

Member, Patient Safety Committee

Member, Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI)

Member, Nephrology Patient Care Committee

Member, Cardiology Critical Care Committee

Member, Environmental Safety Committee

Member, Patient Education Committee

Member, Patient Care Policy & Procedure Committee

Member, Clinical Service Committee

Oak Valley District Hospital

2005 – 2011 Chair, Medication Safety Committee

Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Member, Infection Control Committee

Member, Antibiotic Use Committee

Member, Standard Committee

Member, Clinical Services Committee

Member, Patient Care Services Committee

Member, Safety Committee

Member, Patient Education Committee

Member, Patient Care Policy & Procedure Committee

Member, Products Committee

Kaweah Delta District Hospital

1994 – 2005 Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Member, Infection Control Committee

Member, Antibiotic Use Committee

Member, Performance Improvement Committee

Member, Nephrology Patient Care Committee

Member, Cardiology Critical Care Committee

Member, OBGYN Patient Care Committee

Member, Patient Education Committee

Member, Patient Care Policy & Procedure Committee

Member, Medication Administration Committee

Visalia Community Hospital

1992 – 1994 Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Member, Infection Control Committee

Member, Antibiotic Use Committee

Member, Performance Improvement Committee

Member, Clinical Services Committee

Member, Safety Committee

Member, Patient Care Services Committee

Chair, Medication Safety Committee

Integris Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma

1979 – 1992 Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Member, Antibiotic Use Committee

Member, Clinical Services Committee

Member, Nurse - Pharmacy Liaison Committee

Memberships in Professional Societies:

1981 – Present American Society of Health-system Pharmacists

1992 – Present California Society of Health-system Pharmacists

1992 – 2005 Sierra Society of Hospital Pharmacists

1981 – 2005 American Heart Association

1981 – 1992 American Pharmaceutical Association

1981 – 1992 Oklahoma Society of Health-system Pharmacists

Professional Licensure:

44123 California State Board of Pharmacy

9624 Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

Emergency Management Institute Training Certificates:

IS-00100 Emergency Management Institute FEMA Certificate ICS 100

IS-00100.HC Emergency Management Institute FEMA Certificate I-100 HC

IS-00200.HC Emergency Management Institute FEMA Certificate I-200 HC

IS-00700.a Emergency Management Institute NIMS FEMA Certificate I-700.a

Technical Skills:

Cerner - ACE IT Pharmacy System (Modesto Hospital)

McKesson Paragon Pharmacy System (Bakersfield Heart Hospital)

MediTech Pharmacy System (Oak Valley District Hospital)

Cerner Medical System – Pharmacy System (Ukiah Medical Center)

Siemen Medical System (SMS) - Pharmacy System (Kaweah Delta District Hospital)

HBOC AS400 Pharmacy System (Kaweah Delta District Hospital)

DataKinetics - Pharmacokinetics Calculation (ASHP Kinetic Software)

MicroMedics Pharmacy Drug Information Online Services

Lexi-comp Pharmacy Drug Information Online Services

Pyxis 4000 Automated Dispensing Cabinet

CII Safe 4000

Pyxis Anesthesiology Med Station 4000

Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinet

Security Vault Narcotic Management System

Medics (Health Care System) Pharmacy System

Hann’s On Software – Pharmacy System (Visalia Community Hospital)

MIS Technicon Computer System (Baptist Medical Center)

Data-Point Pharmacy Computer System (Baptist Medical Center)

PharmMed Outpatient Prescription Computer System

Narco Computer System

Microsoft Office 360: Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook

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