Chad Hatfield

Chad Hatfield serves as Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC Davis Health and Associate Dean at the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy. His professional responsibilities encompass operational and clinical aspects of pharmacy services including pharmacy residency programs, specialty pharmacy networks, Cancer Center and Investigational Drug Services, 340B program, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations, medication security programs, and retail pharmacies.

Dr. Hatfield's research interests focus on critical areas within pharmacy practice and patient safety. His work addresses medication errors, hospital medication systems, antihypertensive agents management, drug storage protocols, and emergency service pharmacy operations. His expertise spans both acute and ambulatory clinical support with emphasis on operational excellence and fiscal optimization within healthcare systems.

His scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent focus on improving pharmacy systems and patient safety. The research trends show particular attention to automated medication dispensing systems, dose administration protocols, and management of hypertensive emergencies. These works collectively contribute to enhancing medication safety protocols and optimizing pharmacy operations in hospital settings.

As an Associate Dean at UCSF School of Pharmacy, Dr. Hatfield provides administrative support, mentoring, and instruction to students and faculty members while working with health system leaders of advanced pharmacy practice programs.