Maheen Khan

Her Story

Dr. Khan received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2011 and her M.H.A. from the University of Scranton in 2019.

Dr. Khan currently works at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital as the Director of Pharmacy and the Director of Imaging. She is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and an active member in the SouthEast chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has been a member of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists Section Advisory Group for Pharmacy Practice Leaders since 2020.

Facility

Memorial Hermann Health System is the largest not-for-profit health system in southeast Texas and consists of 17 hospitals, 8 Cancer Centers, 3 Heart & Vascular Institutes, and 27 sports medicine and rehabilitation centers, in addition to other outpatient and rehabilitation centers. Opened in March 2016, Memorial Hermann Pearland brings the expertise of Memorial Hermann close to home, making the region’s top medical experts available to families in the Pearland/Brazoria County area. The hospital is also the first in the county to receive Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Recent Significant Projects

Dr. Khan has been involved in leading the Pharmacy department throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including implementation of an on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic for both the employees and the community at large. She also served as an operational leader for system-wide standardization of Pharmacy Technician job descriptions and career ladder. Dr. Khan also served as a super-user for an EMR transition to EPIC, as well as implementation of the DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow system. Throughout her career, Dr. Khan has continued to focus on expanding the Pharmacy team’s involvement in new clinical services such as helping establish collaborative practice agreements and implementing a Meds-to-Beds program.

Initial Involvement in ASHP

This is my second term serving on the Value, Quality and Compliance Section Advisory Group of Pharmacy Practice Leaders.

Why did you become involved in ASHP?

I became involved with ASHP during pharmacy school as a means of learning what career paths were available to me.

Advice for Someone New to Specialty Area

Patient care and patient safety is always at the forefront of what we do. I always tell my teams that if they err on the side of the patient, I will always support them. Policies and procedures are to be used as a guidance but we know that healthcare is not always black and white. Every decision we make has a direct impact to our patients. Not one person comes into the hospital that does not receive a medication! It is important to speak up and be a change leader. One of the biggest jobs we have as leaders is to be the voice for our teams. We are here to help remove barriers and get them the resources they need in order to provide the best care possible for the patients.

How would you explain the value of ASHP to a friend or colleague?

As I transitioned from a new practitioner to a seasoned pharmacist, I continued to see the benefit of being an ASHP member. The networking benefit alone is worth it. I get to meet pharmacy leaders from all walks of life, who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The knowledge one gains from these professional relationships is invaluable.

What is the value of ASHP for the profession?

ASHP provides endless opportunities to get involved to continue advocating for the advancement of the profession. Pharmacists have a wealth of knowledge and continue to play a vital role in in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. It is essential that we continue to grow our profession and ensure our role remains relevant and irreplaceable. As our community grows, ASHP helps be the glue to ensure our collective voices get heard at the highest level.