Trusted Expertise. Safer Outcomes. Better Care.
Today’s advanced medications have transformed healthcare—saving lives, improving quality of life, and preventing complications. At Ellenville Regional Hospital, our pharmacists are essential partners in your care, working directly with providers to ensure that every medication is safe, effective, affordable, and tailored to your needs.

Award-Winning Clinical Pharmacy & Patient Safety

Ellenville Regional Hospital’s Pharmacy team has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has honored ERH with four Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Program awards, including one for Life-Saving Interventions. These accolades reflect our dedication to high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

How Our Pharmacy Supports You

Our pharmacy team plays a vital role in your care experience by:

• Reviewing medication orders to ensure safe, appropriate use and prevent adverse reactions, duplication, allergies, and dosing errors

• Collaborating with your provider and clinical staff to determine the best medication, dosage, and timing for optimal results

• Accurately fulfilling provider orders and preparing medications for Nursing to administer

• Reducing unnecessary costs by guiding providers toward effective, cost-efficient options

• Educating patients on the purpose, proper use, and potential side effects of their medications

• Enhancing safety through real-time integration with ERH’s electronic medical record (EMR) system

We encourage patients and families to ask questions—our pharmacists are always available to help you understand your medications and how to take them effectively.

Advancing the Future of Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a growing and evolving field, and Ellenville Regional Hospital proudly helps train the next generation of clinical pharmacists.

Under the leadership of Kerry Bythewood-Saverino, PharmD, ERH’s Director of Pharmacy and Faculty Preceptor, we serve as a clinical training site for students from:

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

• University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

• Long Island University

Students participate in one or more specialized program tracks:

• IPPE (Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience): After the fourth year of study

• APPE (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Institutional Pharmacy): After the fifth year

• APPE (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Medication and Patient Safety): After the fifth year

During their rotations, students gain experience in:

• Daily operations of a hospital pharmacy

• Medication safety, selection, procurement, preparation, and delivery

• Clinical documentation and EMR usage

• Patient interaction, assessment, and counseling

• Staff and provider education on formulary use

• Committee participation and institutional leadership

• Being a resource for medication-related decisions
  
  

Ask the Pharmacist

At ERH, we take the time to listen and engage with patients and families. Our pharmacists value open communication and are committed to helping you feel confident in your care. Whether you have questions about a new prescription or concerns about side effects, we welcome the conversation.

The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, and when closed, a pharmacist remains on-call for consultations. With secure remote access to our EMR system, our pharmacists review all medication orders within 24 hours—ensuring continuity, safety, and peace of mind.