Dr. Laressa Bethishou

Dr. Laressa Bethishou

Associate Professor, Director of Co-Curriculum, School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice
School of Pharmacy
Expertise: Care Transitions; Readmissions; Med Safety; Med Errors;
Office Location: 297C
Phone: (714) 516-5431
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science
University of Southern California, Doctor of Pharmacy

Biography

Dr. Laressa Bethishou, PharmD, APh, BCPS is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) and faculty in residence at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. She practices as a transitions of care pharmacist, working with high risk patient populations to safely and effectively transition them through the healthcare system. She also serves as the Director of Co-Curriculum at Chapman University, supporting student personal and professional development.  

Dr. Bethishou received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy (USC). She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Stanford Health Care and continued on as a transitions of care pharmacist until joining Chapman University School of Pharmacy.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Bethishou is very involved with the APhA-APPM Transitions of Care SIG. She is the current education committee co-chair, and has previously chaired the communication and practice committees, authoring numerous guidance documents and resources including the APhA Transitions of Care Toolkit.  

Her research interests include evaluating the impact of pharmacist interventions on high risk patient populations, innovations in pharmacy education, and development of student personal and professional growth. 

Research Interests

Her areas of interest include evaluating the impact of pharmacist interventions on high risk patient populations including heart failure patients, asthma and COPD exacerbations, and pneumonia admissions.

Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications

Bethishou, L., Chen, A., Chew, C., et al. "Pharmacists and Pharmacogenomics: An Evaluation of Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices." California Pharmacist. Summer 2012.

Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications

Bethishou L, Candelario D, Foster A et al. Guide to Integrating Pharmacy Extenders in Transitions of Care Services: Mapping Entrustable Professional Activities. American Pharmacists Association (APhA). March 2023. https://pharmacist.com/practice/patient-care-services/transitions-of-care
Bach A, Bethishou L, Beuttler R, Fakourfar N, Rao H. Comparison of Virtual Simulations with Peers versus Actors as Standardized Patients on Virtual OSCE Scores. Am J Pharm Educ. 2023;87(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2022.11.004.
Xavioer, S., Bethishou, L., Dintzner, M., Taheri, R., & Lewis, J. Addressing the crisis: Leveraging the united nations sustainable development goals to prepare student leaders to tackle the opioid epidemic. New Directions for Student Leadership, 2023; 179 (111–120.) https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.20573
Bethishou L, Kebodeaux CD. Medical Terminology for Pharmacy Flash Cards. Eds. Laressa Bethishou et al. McGraw-Hill, 2022. https://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/qa.aspx?groupid=1493
Brown A, Bethishou L, Taheri R, Nation A. Interprofessional virtual simulation to promote leadership and patient advocacy skills in pharmacy and nursing students. J Interprof Educ Pract. 2022;29:100536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100536.
Kanaan A, Mekonnen A, Staton A, Lindsey C, Weldon D, Khalafalla F, Maerten-Rivera J, Shields K, Gomez L, Bethishou L, Thurston M, Fulford M, Das N, Patel P, Kavanagh R, Olstad S, Jenkins Z. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Co-Curriculum Toolkit. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. May 2022.
Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook. Eds. Laressa Bethishou, et al. McGraw-Hill, 2021.
Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. Applying the Pharmacist Patient Care Process to Care Transitions. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 1. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Bethishou L, Herzik K. Transitions of Care at Hospital Discharge. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 3. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Wooster J, Bethishou L. The Importance of Addressing Financial Barriers. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 5. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Won K, Lewis J, Bethishou L. Hyperglycemic Crisis: Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 1 Diabetes. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 11. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Tsu L, Bethishou L. Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 16. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Munjy L, Bethishou L, Gonzales J. Optimizing Asthma Therapy Through the Continuum of Care. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 17. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Reinert JP, Branam D, Bethishou L. Multimodal Pain Management Strategies. In: Bethishou L, Wooster J, On PC. eds. Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook, Chapter 21. McGraw-Hill; 2021.
Bethishou L. Engagement and Empowerment. In: Bypass Pharmacy Burnout: Changing your Trajectory to Enhance Your Experience, Chapter 4. American Pharmacist Association; 2021. https://doi.org/10.21019/9781582123523.ch4.
Bethishou L. The Importance of Goal Setting. In: Bypass Pharmacy Burnout: Changing your Trajectory to Enhance Your Experience, Chapter 7. American Pharmacist Association; 2021. https://doi.org/10.21019/9781582123523.ch7.
Lewis J, Bethishou L. Innovate, Advocate, Lead: Combatting Job Market Saturation. Association Report. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2022;62(3):646-648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.03.024
Wooster J, Bethishou L, Gernant SA et al. Methods and Barriers to Communication Between Pharmacists During Transitions of Care [published online ahead of print, 2021 Dec 28]. J Pharm Pract. 2021;8971900211064154. https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211064154.
Bethishou L, Fortes K, Brown A, Williams J. Utilizing an Interprofessional Case Conference Series to teach Care Transitions in Pharmacy and Nursing Curriculum. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2021;13(12): 1646-1653.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2021.09.023.
APhA Transitions of Care Special Interest Group (SIG) Committee Members. Transitions of Care Handoff Communication Tool. January 2021.
Took R, Uppala A, Bethishou L et al. Transitions of Care Disease State Checklists. American Pharmacists Association (APhA). August 2021
Herzik KA, Bethishou L. The impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy transitions of care services. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2021;17(1):1908-1912. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.10.017.
Bethishou L, Herzik K, Fang N et al. Continuity of Care: The impact of the pharmacist on continuity of care during transitions of care: A systematic review. Journal of American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA). January 2020 ; 60(1): 163-177.
Bethishou L, Boylan P, Calabro K et al. Transitions of Care Toolkit. American Pharmacists Association (APhA). January 2020.
Scheinman S, Shoemaker M, Bethishou L et al. Actionable Patient Safety Solution (APSS) #17: Patient Safety Curriculum. Patient Safety Movement Foundation. March 2020
Bethishou L, Lounsbury O, Prosser D. Medication Safety During Transitions of Care: The Importance of Checklists in Preventing Patient Harm. Patient Safety Journal. June 2020; Volume 2 (2);48-55.
Bethishou L, Lewis J. Addressing the complex needs of a patient with Alzheimer disease. Association Report. Journal of American Pharmacists Association. November 2019;(59):772- 775.
Won K, Bethishou L, Tsu LV. Management of Heart Failure in the Elderly: Treatment and Opportunities. The Senior Care Pharmacist. March 2019; 34(3): 169-186.
Bach A, Bethishou L. The Importance of Goal Setting: Why Every Pharmacist Should Make Goal Setting a Habit. Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice. Spring 2019: Vol 66 (2); 11.
Bethishou L, Munjy L, Goad J. 2018-2019 ACIP Immunization Updates: Highlights for Pharmacists. Pharmacy Times. March 2019.
Bethishou L, Munjy L, Andraos J. Shingrix Revaccination and Vaccination in Vulnerable Populations. Pharmacy Times. March 2019.
Bethishou L, Mansukhani R, On P et al. Applying the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Care Transitions Services. American Pharmacists Association (APhA). February 2019.
Lewis J, Bethishou L, Tsu L. Assessing Aspirin for Primary CVD Prevention. U.S. Pharmacist. February 2019; 37-45.
Bethishou L, Jordan R, Lam J et al. Actionable Patient Safety Solution (APSS) #3A: Medication Errors. Patient Safety Movement Foundation. January 2019
Bethishou L, Barker S, Bennet M et al. Actionable Patient Safety Solution (APSS) #6: Hand-off Communications. Patient Safety Movement Foundation. January 2019.
Lewis J, Bethishou L, Tsu LV. Aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older patients: A review of clinical guidelines and updated evidence. The Senior Pharmacist. October 2019; 34(9): 580-594.
Wooster J, Bethishou L. The Power of Pharmacist-to-Pharmacist Handoffs During Transitions of Care. iForumRX. August 2019
Lew T, Bethishou L, Shieh L. Earlier Identification of Medications Needing Prior Authorization Can Reduce Delays in Hospital Discharge. California Journal of Health System Pharmacists. May/June 2018; 30(3):80-85.
Bethishou L, Gregorian T, Won K, Lopez K, Tsu LV. Management of venous thromboembolism in the elderly: A review of the non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants. The Consultant Pharmacist. May 2018; 33(5): 248-61.
Lewis J, Bethishou L, Dea L, Mendoza J, Yoon C. Management of Osteoarthritis. RxConsultant. November 2017; XXVI (10):1-12.
Bethishou L. Pneumonia Vaccines: Current Recommendations and Advocacy Opportunities. Pharmacy Times. November 2017; 4-6.
Bethishou L. Managing the Cost of Diabetes. Pharmacy Times. September 2017; 5-7.
Bethishou L, Fang N, Shieh L. Reducing Medication Errors in Pneumonia Patients during Transitions of Care. California Journal of Health System Pharmacists. November/December 2017; 29(6):196-202.

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