Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky while holding a primary clinical role as Pharmacist Program Coordinator for Medication-Use Safety & Technology at UK HealthCare, the university's integrated healthcare system.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from University of Michigan (2016)
• PGY2 Medication-Use Safety Pharmacy Residency at University of Kentucky
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem
• Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University

Dr. Johnson's research focuses on high-stakes medication safety systems and technology-driven pharmacy operations:

• Implementation of safety protocols in hospital settings
• Optimizing inpatient medication workflows
• Health informatics for error prevention
• Clinical decision support systems
• Drug information dissemination
• Residency training program design

Her work bridges clinical practice with academic instruction to reduce medication errors.

She actively contributes to professional governance through appointments on the KY Board of Pharmacy Medication Safety Committee and ASHP SOPIT section advisory groups, maintaining board certification while shaping state/national pharmacy standards.

As an educator, Johnson teaches PY3 Pharmacy Operations (PHR 964) and precepts UK HealthCare residents during PGY1/PGY2 training years, emphasizing real-world application of safety frameworks within academic health systems.