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Using a Patient-Tailored Pharmacist Interventions to Improve Specialty Medication Adherence: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses results from a recently completed pragmatic, prospective, randomized controlled study evaluating a patient-tailored int...

Naloxone Distribution from the Hospital and So Can You! (CE)

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States (US) is entering a new phase with the Covid-19 pandemic. Overdose deaths are increasing in the US and...

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management in Health Systems

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASHP’s Executive Forum on Cold Chain Management convened virtually on April 19 to review the current state of pharmaceutical cold chain management i...

Choosing Between First-Line Treatment Options for Relapsed or Stage IV Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We will discuss the current FDA-approved first-line NCCN Category 1 treatment options for relapsed or stage IV clear cell RCC, specifically evaluating...

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act and What it Means For Patients

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The MAT Act has been introduced in the 117th congress and would eliminate the burdensome x waiver which requires that a health care practitioner apply...

Caring for Transgender People: Insight and Points of Controversy in Medication Therapy

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this feature from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts identify the challenges and share the solutions for transgender peo...

Getting Started with Transitions of Care Pharmacy Services

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode provides an overview of how healthcare providers may initiate transitions of care services. Speakers share both successes and cha...

Pneumococcal Vaccine Updates

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently updated the pneumococcal vaccination...

Pharmacy Technician Practice Vision: A Roundtable Conversation of Future Directions, Challenges, and Incentives

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses strategies to improve engagement, emotional components of retention and job satisfaction, and methods to recognize the ...

AJHP Voices - Telehealth Theme Issue

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Dr. Tristan Maiers, Dr. Alicia Mattson, and Dr. Kristen Baron discuss their respective articles entitled, “Impact of a phar...

Involving Your Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) with your State Affiliate

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast, we will be talking with Tina Claypool. We will discuss her involvement with Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP) ...

ASHP Advantage: Standardize 4 Safety- Past, Present, and Future of Safer Care

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Safety is at the forefront of all processes in the pharmacy department. ASHP has been a champion of safety since the organization originated more than...

Opportunities and Successes for Developing Patient Mental Health Support Programs

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode looks at successful patient mental health support programs and the approaches the programs used to be successful. The moderator a...

Leading for Practice: Career Directions and Influencing Change

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is a special edition as part of ASHP’s recognition of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This episode provides...

ASHP Advantage: Don’t Skip a Beat: Practical Considerations When Choosing an Anticoagulant for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With several choices for oral anticoagulation in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF), it is critical for pharmacists to be able to account for pati...

Overview of Vaping in Pediatrics

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode provides an overview of vaping with an additional emphasis on use in the adolescent population. Topics will include an overview o...

Understanding and Combatting Impostor Syndrome

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, members of the New Practitioners Forum Career Development Advisory Group interview two pharmacy leaders on their perspectives...

Documenting the Clinical Impact of Student Pharmacists

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Within a health system, student pharmacists on rotation often are responsible for making numerous clinical interventions. However, oftentimes students...

Specialized Roles Within Specialty Pharmacy

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Specialty pharmacy practice doesn’t always mean exotic or expensive drugs; it's often the work done to get those products paid for and ensure patien...

Weighing the Options: A Patient-Centered Approach to Weight Loss Medications

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides an overview of the available weight loss medications and walks through how to approach a patient case.  The information present...

Safe Medication Management for Patients with Medication Excipient Allergies and Intolerances

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Medication excipients (often-referred to as inactive ingredients) provide several functions, such as serving as binders, disintegrants, solubilizers, ...

Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship: One and the Same or Distant Cousins?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode explores the intersection of clinical pain management and the relatively newer concept of “opioid stewardship” within the con...

Information on Informatics: Pharmacy Informatics Residency Programs

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode will provide an overview of pharmacy informatics and how residency programs in this field can help learners prepare to become an ...

Compounding Conundrums 2022

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join members from the ASHP Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners Compounding Section Advisory Group for a discussion on “Compounding Conundrums.”...

Staying Current in Healthcare, Information and Technology: Perspectives from Pharmacy Leaders Part 1 of 2

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode explores leadership strategies and skills needed to stay relevant in healthcare. The speakers describe how they keep up with the ...

Digging into Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation: Value, Credibility and Challenges

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the journey of few health-system specialty pharmacies and their need for accreditation to support ...

Digging into Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation: Value, Credibility and Challenges

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the journey of few health-system specialty pharmacies and their need for accreditation to support ...

The ASHP Well-Being Ambassador Program

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASHP Well-Being Ambassador Program (WBA) is a curriculum-based, virtual learning community that will empower local action, particularly in tribal,...

A Discussion on the Introduction of the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 7213)

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast explores the introduction of the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 7213) by Congress. Tom Kraus discusses what ...

Candid conversations: Developing integrated interprofessional teams that embrace pharmacy learners and improve patient outcomes

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we will explore development of interprofessional teams that embrace pharmacy learners. The goal is to help arm academic pharm...

ASHP Advantage: Finding Hidden Stroke Risk: Screening for Atrial Fibrillation

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm and has tripled in prevalence of the last 50 years. Approximately 20% of patients with at...

From Theory to Bedside: Implementation of Fluid Stewardship in a Medical ICU Pharmacy Practice

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Dr. William Anthony Hawkins, Dr. Charles (CJ) Wilson, and Dr. Michael Long discuss their article, “From Theory to Bedside: ...

Pharmacist by Day, “Finfluencer” by Night

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Spangler, PharmD is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident who uses her passion for personal finance to educate others on social media. With over 300,000 f...

Teaching to Teach: The 4 Preceptor Roles for Residents

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One core outcome of a residency is learning how to precept. In this episode of Educator Essentials, we talk about how incorporating the four preceptor...

ASHP Advantage: Reflections on Implementation of Central Fill

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast episode, the faculty will delve deeper into the integration of central fill into the business of their respective health systems, ...

MCM 2021 COVID-19 Coverage: Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 3: Anticoagulation Management Considerations in the Critically Ill COVID Patient

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our content matter expert reviews the literature on measurement, treatment and prophylaxis recommendations related to anticoagulation...

A Framework to Support Pharmacist-Provided Health Services

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, state health departments received funding to support diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management efforts under a 5-year coo...

MCM 2021 COVID-19 Coverage: Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2: Antivirals and Immunomodulators

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter expert evaluates the literature and explores the role that immunomodulators...

An Update on Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment Strategies and Considerations

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This presentation focuses on outpatient infectious diseases topics, specifically focusing on sexually transmitted infections (STI) treatment strategie...

Digging into Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation: Initiation, Ongoing Compliance & Maintenance

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the journey of few health-system specialty pharmacies and the need for the accreditation to suppor...

Strategies for Technician Retention and Recognition

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast will overview real world examples of technician retention and recognition programs, and will feature an interview with technician leaders...

A Closer Look Into the New Pharmacogenomics Accelerator Program

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASHP is committed to advancing the field of pharmacogenomics and educating members on the impact of pharmacogenomics testing, dosing, and monitoring o...

Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1: Sedation, Analgesia and Post-ICU Syndrome

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, content matter experts evaluate primary literature and guideline recommendations for the managing sedation and analgesia in criticall...

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): Joy in Work Framework

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we hear from Jessica Perlo, Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As an Improvement Advisor, Jessica has led many ...

CDC’s Draft Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids: What It Means for Practice

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is an interview with Dr. Christopher Jones, the Acting Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Injury C...

Rural Health System Leadership in Pharmacist Prescribing of COVID-19 Antiviral Medications

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacist prescribing continues to be a key area for advocacy, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast episode highlights a ...

Training Future Pharmacists on Social Determinants of Health

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses social determinants of health in pharmacy practice and training. The speakers address the significance of social determ...

Rapid Sequence Intubation in Special Populations

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Medications utilized in rapid sequence intubation vary in preference and dosing in special populations. This podcast episode focuses on RSI in obese p...

Refining the Who, When, and How of SGLT2-Inhibitors of Patients with HFpEF Part 2

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As SGLT2-inhibitors become more relevant in multiple disease states with recent data surrounding HFpEF, we will discuss the real world implementation ...

Give It Your Best Shot! Evaluating Covid-19 Vaccine Best Practices

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting and planned in cooperation with Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners, this session explores the current sta...

Promoting the Profession: Highlighting a Unique Shadowing Program for Pre-Health Students

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode highlights a unique and innovative virtual shadowing program for pre-health students developed by the University of Florida Depar...

ASHP Advantage: Where Do We Go from Here? Discussing the Future of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear experts discuss the FDA’s recent Complete Response Letter CRL regarding Takeda’s budesonide oral solution for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE),...

Updates in Management of ICU Delirium

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium is a common and severe manifestation of critical illness. It can occur in up to 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU ...

ASHP Standard for Certification as a Center of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Doug Scheckelhoff, Dr. Chuck Daniels, and Lynnae Mahaney discuss the ASHP Standard for Certification as a Center of Excellenc...

Assessment of Pharmacy Technician Job Satisfaction in Unique Ambulatory Pharmacy Settings: A Mixed-Method Analysis

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meetings, researchers with the support of the ASHP Foundation share the preliminary results of their ongoing study that...

Breaking Outside the Box: Use of Escape Rooms for Residency Interviews

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of educator essentials explores the use of escape rooms for evaluating candidates during pharmacy residency interviews. Our panelists exp...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Status Update

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A review of RSV burden of disease, changes seen in the 2021 season, barriers to vaccine development, and summary of vaccine candidates currently in ph...

Person-Centered Medication Safety: A National Quality Forum Action Team

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a special edition Patient Safety Awareness Week podcast, speakers discuss their work on the National Quality Forum’s Action Team on Person-Center...

Readjust and Refocus: Experiences with the Phase II Match

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode shares the experiences of pharmacists that went through the Phase II Match. Listeners will learn about their pharmacy school career goals...

ASHP Advantage: Conversation with an Anesthesiologist: Key Issues on Neuromuscular Monitoring and Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal Strategies

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from experts in the field on key issues for safe neuromuscular blockade and reversal. Discussion includes Intraoperative neuromuscular monitorin...

Strategies for Overcoming Site-of-Care Challenges for Infusion Services

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, this featurette discusses the models of infusion services that health systems can provide, the implication of ...

Ensuring Technician Voices in Department – Incorporating Technicians in Department Strategic Planning

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss one of the ways the pharmacy department at Yale New Haven Hospital has ensured technician engagement across their departme...

Updates to HIV Prevention Pharmacotherapy

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This presentation focuses on outpatient infectious diseases topics, specifically focusing on HIV prevention. Content experts discuss recent guideline ...

This Isn’t Exactly How I Pictured it Happening: Leadership During Unusual Times

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with the 2021-2022 Chair of the ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners (SACP). Listeners will learn about Danny’s pharmacy pra...

Community Pharmacy: Training Future Leaders

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we chat with Dr. Garrett Schramm, Director of Pharmacy Education and Academic Affairs at Mayo Clinic – Rochester, about the...

MCM 2021 COVID-19 Coverage: A Pharmacy Leader’s Toolkit for Adjusting Operations During a Pandemic

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid changes were needed to support fluctuating patient care needs, such as conversion of patient care units to COVID-1...

Big Data, Big Bias: Understanding Underlying Biases in AI and CDS

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As technology advances and you continue to automate your pharmacy, have you ever asked yourself if your software solutions are the right fit for the p...

Pharmacogenomic Testing in Children: Which Tests and What Comes After Testing?

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this featurette from the 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting, our content matter experts from St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital and Boston Childre...

Practical Implementation of Remote Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr. Matt Baker, Dr. Megan Musselman, Rachel Rodgers, and Dr. Richard Hellman, discuss their cross-disciplinary effort to implement co...

Incorporating Wellness into the PharmD Curriculum

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maintaining wellness throughout the pursuit of a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree is challenging. Students must have open conversations about the difficul...

CMS Takes on DIR Fees

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast discusses the proposed rule change that CMS has made to Medicare Advantage and Part D around DIR Fees. Nick Gentile and Jillanne Schulte ...

ASHP Advantage: Pharmacist Education on Immunotherapy: An Investment into the Patient as a Team Member in irAE Management

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion highlights the importance of pharmacist education of patients on immunotherapy, and barriers that may prevent patients from becoming a...

Refining the Who, When, and How of SGLT2-Inhibitors of Patients with HFpEF

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides an in-depth analysis of the EMPEROR-Preserved study, including the main components of the study methodology, patient population,...

ASHP Advantage: Eosinophilic Esophagitis: The Role of Allergy Testing and Dietary Interventions

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from the experts what suspected allergens factor in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and the role of allergy testing. Dietary interventions used i...

PARP Inhibitors

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the current clinical applications of poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors in cancer care, includ...

Prepping Ahead: Skills Fair for IPPE Students

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Preparing students for introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) can be difficult with only didactic classroom learning. An interactive skill...

ASHP Advantage: Reverse to Go Forward: Monitoring and Cost Considerations for Reversing Neuromuscular Blockade

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from experts in the field on key issues for safe neuromuscular blockade and reversal strategies.  Topics include discussion of the current proc...

Leadership Journeys: A Focus on State Affiliates

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode focuses on leadership journeys of board members of state affiliate societies. Listen in to learn about the speakers’ experience...

Health Equity & Pharmacy – Perspectives from Practice

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode looks at the health equity research, the impact of the recent social justice movement on this field, and ways pharmacists can bri...

Impact of Systemic Racism on Pain Management: Quick Recap of the Literature

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses the impact of systemic racism on pain management. Speakers review current literature and how systemic racism may affect...

Leadership in Pharmacy: Going All In to Pursue Leadership as a Passionate Professional and New Practitioner

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast provides an engaging interview with two pharmacy leaders who have really leaned in to volunteering and serving in leadership roles, as we...

Speaking Clearly: Inclusive and Bias-Free Negotiations

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference: Speaking Clearly: Inclusive and Bias-Free Negotiations, our content matter expert outline...

Leadership & Lockdown: A Discussion on the Student Pharmacist Leader’s Transition in and Out of Remote Leadership Positions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many student pharmacist leaders, the transition from in-person to remote leadership in March 2020 was a jarring experience. From re-planning an or...

Implementing Pharmacogenomics Services at Mayo Clinic

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASHP is committed to advancing the field of pharmacogenomics and educating members on patient specific pharmacogenomics testing, dosing and monitoring...

Shortages That Don’t Dilute: Alternatives to Diluent Shortages

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shortages in medications have become common place, however we are now dealing with a shortage of diluents such as sterile water, dextrose and normal s...

Insight on Clinician Burnout from the Senior Advisor to the Office of the Surgeon General

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode offers insight on clinician burnout from a physician expert and senior advisor to the office of the Surgeon General. In an over-r...

Well-Being Leaders in Academia

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this educator essentials podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Kelly Gable and Dr. Suzanne Harris about their unique academic leadership roles as dire...

ASHP Advantage: irAE Potpourri: A Little Bit of This and That for Anyone and Everyone

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion is meant to be informative for pharmacists who are less familiar with immunotherapy-related adverse events, as well as to offer insigh...

Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: Implications for Transitions of Care

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Management of heart failure (HF) has evolved over the past few years, prompting the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to release a 2021 Update to E...

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Students

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast episode, we talk with two pharmacy-based social media influencers. We hope that through learning about their experiences, students...

ASHP Advantage: Controlled Substances Diversion: Creating a Value Proposition for All

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from experts in the field on strategies for preventing controlled substances diversion and associated risk. Topics include waste minimization, c...

Conversation with Katelyn Dervay

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Vicki Basalyga sits down with Katelyn Dervay, who relays how her time and training as an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist and experience...

It’s Complicated: Financial and Billing Considerations for Managing Pharmacy and Medical Benefits

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference, It’s Complicated: Financial and Billing Considerations for Managing Pharmacy and Medica...

Managing Biosimilars: A Specialty All Its Own

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this feature from the 2021 Specialty Pharmacy Conference: Managing Biosimilars: A Specialty All Its Own, our content matter experts from the ASHP S...

What you might have missed in 2021: Highlights from the New Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Pediatric Patients with Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, our content matter expert discusses what makes the recently published clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treat...

2022 ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Joseph DiPiro, Binita Patel, and Francesca Cunningham discuss the 2022 ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast Report, from its development to...

Become a Wiz at Urine Drug Screens (UDS)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode identifies what urine drug screens (UDS) can and cannot reveal and discusses different UDS results that may be available in your ...

ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #7 - neuromuscular blocking agents (NMB)

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about implementation of ISMP targeted medication safety best practices for hospital #7 that states to segregate, sequester, and differentiate al...

Community Pharmacy: The Path to Leadership

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss with Dr. Andrea Luebchow, Program  Director II of Community Pharmacy Services at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Lu...

International Pharmacy Leadership

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pharmacy Leadership, Vicki Basalyga sits down with Doug Slain to discuss his experiences as an international Antibiotic Stewarship ...