Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists
12thAnnual Future of Pharmacy Showcase
Knowledge-Based CPE Learning Activity for
Pharmacists and Technicians
Saturday, November 5, 2016
4 Contact Hours (0.4 CEUs) at
The Crowne Plaza at the Crossings
801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
401-732-6000
Target Audience:
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working in health-systems pharmacies
Members: $30
Non-members: $75
College of Pharmacy Students: $10
Please register on-line only. Please do not mail in registrations. Fees are payable at sign-in or online via Paypal Online: www.rishp.org (Click on Events tab) Refund requests must be made by written request and are at the discretion of the RISHP Board of Directors.
Program:
7 – 7:45 Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits
8:00 am
Opening remarks:
Joseph Hill, ASHP Director of Government Affairs Title: Provider Status, The Road Behind and That Path Ahead
Pharmacist Objectives:
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Describe current legislation that would make pharmacists providers in the Medicare program
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Explain the goals of the Patient Access to Pharmacist Care Coalition
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Describe the relationship between federal provider status efforts and state scope of practice
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
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Describe current legislation that would make pharmacists providers in the Medicare program
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Explain the goals of the Patient Access to Pharmacist Care Coalition
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Describe the relationship between federal provider status efforts and state scope of practice
9:00 Pharmacist Involvement on a Stroke Team - A Small Community Hospital Perspective
Michelle Fishburn, PharmD & Stephanie Tang, PharmD Pharmacy Residents, South County Hospital
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Examine the AHA/ASA guidelines for the treatment of stroke
- Compare and contrast South County Hospital to national benchmark
- Explain the efficiency of stroke protocol at South County Hospital
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
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Understand the indications and contraindications for alteplase
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Compare and contrast South County Hospital to national benchmark
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Explain efficiency of stroke protocol at South County Hospital
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9:30 Capturing Outcomes of Targeted Antibiotic Stewardship Education to Clinical Pharmacists through the Creation of a Customized Electronic Documentation Form
Monica Dorobisz, PharmD, Infectious Disease Pharmacist, Kent Hospital
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Describe one strategy to capture outcomes of targeted antibiotic stewardship education for clinical pharmacists
- Understand two types of antibiotic-related interventions that can increase as a result of targeted education to clinical pharmacists
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
- List one negative effect of using antibiotics
- Discuss the importance of obtaining a thorough antibiotic history during the medication reconciliation process
10:00 Preventing Controlled Substances Diversion Using a System-Wide FMEA Approach
Karen Nolan, RPh, Supervisor, Pharmacy Operations, Rhode Island Hospital
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Describe use of the FMEA process to assess vulnerability, review current safeguards and identify areas for enhancements
- Identify process steps and assess failure modes for handling controlled substances in a health-system setting including procurement, distribution, administration, waste and returns
- Describe how to establish and communicate a system-wide multidisciplinary action plan and team to provide oversight, monitoring and follow up
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
- Describe use of the FMEA process to assess vulnerability, review current safeguards and identify areas for enhancements
- Identify process steps and assess failure modes for handling controlled substances in a health-system setting including procurement, distribution, administration, waste and returns
10:30 The Use of Single Dose IV Gentamicin for UTI in the Emergency Department
Christian Gill, PharmD Candidate, University of Rhode Island
Linda A. Nelson, BS, PharmD, BCCCP, FASHP, Women & Infants Hospital
Pharmacist Objectives:
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
10:45-11:30: RISHP Business Meeting to be followed by a coffee break and visits to Exhibitor Displays
11:30 Antimicrobial Stewardship Update
Rachel Fortin, PharmD, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist, Rhode Island Hospital
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Discuss the role of a clinical pharmacist on an Antimicrobial Stewardship Team
- Describe the requirements and timeline for implementation for the conditions of participation for Antimicrobial Stewardship outlined by CMS and TJC
- Discuss the utility and feasibility of adopting a rapid diagnostic laboratory test to augment ASP activities
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
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Identify the core elements of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP)
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Understand the requirements of participation for CMS and TJC regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Discuss implementation and use of a rapid diagnostic laboratory test to augment ASP activities
12:00 Political Advocacy 101
Ewa Dzwierzynski, PharmD, System Pharmacy Director, Charter CARE Health Partners
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Discuss the legislative process in Rhode Island
- Describe recent legislation that was passed and how it will affect pharmacy practice in Rhode Island
- Describe how pharmacists can get involved in advocacy efforts on a state and federal level
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
- Discuss the legislative process in Rhode Island
- Describe recent legislation that was passed and how it will affect pharmacy practice in Rhode Island
12:30 Closing remarks: Julie Barber, PharmD, RISHP Director for Program Development and Pharmacy Showcase Chairwoman
Directions:
- From I-95 South take exit 12A. Take a right off the ramp and hotel will be on your right
- From I-95 North take exit 12. Take a right off the ramp and hotel will be on your right.