Medication Errors. Lisa Elaine Glance PharmD, Thi Thuy Cai
PharmD, Daria Accaputo PharmD, Marlene Delavalle PharmD
Objectives:
-Define medication errors/variances
-Describe common causes and types of medication errors
-Review the potential impact of medication errors on patients,
practitioners, and healthcare institutes
-Explain the role of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
(ISMP) in preventing medication errors
-Describe the importance of a non-punitive approach in
reporting medication errors
-Discuss various strategies to prevent medication errors
-Describe the process of reporting medication errors
-Explain the meaning and the purpose of root cause analysis
-Review the steps involved in conducting a root cause analysis
-Define patient safety and describe how it relates to prevention
of medication errors
-Describe the role of technology in optimizing patient safety
-List available resources that promote patient safety awareness
Glaucoma by Jessica Cobian, Pharm.D
Objectives:
-Differentiate between the pathophysiology and treatment for
open angle and closed angle glaucoma
-Identify the drug classes used in the treatment of glaucoma
-Discuss the mechanism of action, effectiveness and side effects
of the therapeutic agents
-Explain proper eye drop installation technique
Dry Eyes, Diabetic Eyes, and Macular Degeneration,
Jessica Enogieru, PharmD
Objectives:
-Discuss the pathophysiology of diabetic eye, dry eye syndrome
and macular degeneration
-Describe the therapies to prevent and/or treat diabetic eye, dry
eye syndrome and macular degeneration
-Recognize new, emerging treatments for diabetic eye, dry eye
syndrome and macular degeneration
CMV Retinitis by Arathi Reddy, PharmD
Objectives:
-Describe the common clinical presentation of CMV retinitis
-Determine when secondary prophylaxis are indicated, and
when they can be discontinued according to patient
characteristics
-Develop a therapeutic plan for the treatment of CMV retinitis,
including first line and alternative treatments options
Promising new drugs of 2010,
Deborah Fernandez PharmD, CPh
Objectives:
-Introduce innovative drugs approved in 2010.
-Review drug monographs for these medications.
-Briefly discuss new combinations and formulations.
-Present medications in the pipeline for 2011.
The Impact of the Health Care Reform on Pharmacy
Practice, Jenny Martinez, PharmD
Objectives:
-Explain the goals of the health care reform
-Review the pharmacy principles for health care reform
-Discuss most common areas of interest for pharmacists
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and What It
Means for Pharmacy, Daniel De Arazoza, PharmD
CPOE implementation has been growing steadily over the past
couple of years due to its ability to increase patient safety
through the reduction of preventable medication errors. This
presentation will focus on the role that the pharmacy
department plays in the implementation of CPOE in their
healthcare facility as well as the potential benefits to pharmacists
from its use. Some of these benefits include less time spent
resolving incomplete orders, potentially more free
time for pharmacists to spend on other duties, and better clinical
decision support through the combination of the CPOE and
pharmacy order entry system.
Objectives:
-Describe the patient safety benefits of CPOE
-Briefly describe the role of the pharmacy in the implementation
of a CPOE system
-Describe the benefits of a clinical decision support system
(CDSS) in conjunction with CPOE
-List the advantages of CPOE implementation for pharmacists
Shrinking the Donut Hole: The Healthcare Reform Bill,
Julieth Urbina, PharmD
The healthcare reform bill will ban denial of care for pre-existing
conditions and promote coverage for people of low- and
middle-income. According to the Congregational Budget Office,
it will reduce the national deficit over the next 10 years but it will
also cost the government upwards of $983 million in the next
decade. It is anticipated that it will be available to most
Americans, but we still do not know what the immediate
consequences or impact of the bill will be. We will explore
aspects of the law and how the health care industry may be
affected.
Objectives:
-How a Medicare Part D prescription plan works
-The benefits and disadvantages of a Medicare Part D plan
-How Medicare Part D will be affected by the healthcare reform
bill
Implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Khusbu Patel, PharmD
Objectives:
-Be familiar with the timeline for EMR implementation.
-Understand eligibility requirements for receiving Medicare and
Medicaid EHR incentive
payment
-Identify challenges to the implementation process.
Drug Facts: Fast and Free! Marie-Eve Arsenault, PharmD
Objectives:
-Identify free drug information resources for health care
providers and patients.
-Differentiate among the various resources and the information
provided by these websites.
-Determine the reliability of the information found on each drug
information website.
When It Rains, It Pours: The Role of Pharmacists in
Emergency Response,
Brittany Fries, PharmD, Calvin Tucker, PharmD
Objectives:
-Explain the role governmental organization in response to
national emergencies
-Explain the role of geographical location has on which
emergencies may be significant to
government and healthcare organizations
-Define the role that pharmacists play in mass disasters such as
hurricanes, floods, extreme heat
and bioterrorism
-Explain how pharmacist can prepare for emergent situations
-Discuss available tools and resources for pharmacists regarding
emergency response
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Antibiotic Update. Casey Murphy PharmD
Objective:
-To briefly review the emergence of infectious diseases and
modes of resistance.
-Discuss novel agents that are in development
-Discuss the advantages of an antibiotic stewardship program in
efforts to reduce resistant strains of bacteria.
HIV Continuing Education Program.
Christine Yocum PharmD, Elisa Greene PharmD
Objectives:
-Distinguish which patients diagnosed with HIV should be
initiated on antiretroviral therapy(ART), based on comorbidities,
adherence, and HIV parameters according to the antiretroviral
guidelines produced by the Department of Health and Human
Services.
-Recognize an appropriate initial regimen for ART candidates,
given patient specific parameters (such as CD4 count, viral load,
PMH, concomitant medications, etc) according to the
antiretroviral guidelines developed by the Department of Health
and Human Services.
-Identify significant or life threatening side effects of 3 classes of
antiretroviral medications (NRTIs, NNRTIs, and PIs).
-Differentiate significant or life threatening drug-drug
interactions for 3 classes of antiretroviral medications (NRTIs,
NNRTIs, and PIs).
-Recognize which antiretroviral therapy medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy.
-Recall post-exposure prophylaxis for health care providers and
the general public after a needle stick or body fluid exposure.
-Understand the implications of the Florida regulations
surrounding HIV
What’s Bugging You? The Role of Pharmacists in the
Management and Treatment of Parasitic Infections.
Jennifer Miles, PharmD
Objectives:
-Introduce information regarding head lice, pubic lice,
tapeworms and bed bugs
-Review modes of transmission for each parasite
-Identify patient populations affected by each parasite
-Discuss the role of the pharmacist in helping patients prevent
parasite infestations
-Discuss pharmacologic treatments for each parasite
Mosquito-Borne Diseases by Christina Gomez, PharmD
Objectives:
- Review the epidemiology and etiology of malaria, lymphatic
filariasis, and dengue fever
- Describe clinical presentation and diagnostic approaches
- Recognize common prophylactic and treatment regimens
Tropical Diseases Most Prevalent in Latin America and
the Caribbean. Erenie Hanna PharmD.
Objectives
- Brief overview of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
- Review the most common NTDs in the Caribbean and Latin
America: Soil transmitted helminth infections Chagas disease,
Schistomiasi, Leishmaniasis. Trachocoma
-Discuss the following for each disease state:
a) Etiology, b) Presentation, c) Prevention, d) Treatment
Options
MRSA Overview: What is new about this Superbug?
Gazia Nuccitelli PharmD
Objectives
-Provide a brief history of the emergence MRSA while
differentiating between community acquired and hospital
acquired MRSA
-Review existing treatment options along with potential
complications
-Discuss upcoming treatment options
Antiviral/Antifungal-Induced Psychiatric Adverse
Effects. Nancy Demian PharmD
Objectives:
-Understand the different proposed mechanisms by which
antiviral and antifungal treatments induce psychiatric side effects.
-Distinguish the clinical presentation of psychiatric adverse
effects secondary to therapy with both antiviral and antifungal
medications.
-Review the current treatment options available to treat the
psychiatric adverse events.
Rx to OTC switches and brand to generic switches.
Sade Zakari, PharmD
Objectives:
After participating in this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
-Recognize the clinically relevant drug interactions and common
adverse effects as well as monitoring parameters
-Recognize the contraindications and precautions
-To familiarize the participant with a)medications recently
approved and available for over the counter usage by patients
b) generic availability of commonly used medications and their
implications
Over-the-Counter Pain Management.
Michelle D. Lesé,PharmD
Objectives:
-Define pain
-Differentiate between acute pain and chronic pain
-Review nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic OTC pain
management therapies
-Discuss how to properly use analgesics to minimize risks and
adverse effects
OTC Management of Disorders Related to Allergies.
Nicole Olson, PharmD
Objectives:
-Be able to distinguish between allergic rhinitis symptoms and
the common cold symptoms
-Understand the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic OTC
treatment options for allergic rhinitis
-Discuss how to properly use medications to treat allergic
rhinitis to minimize risks and adverse effects
OTC Management of Overweight and Obese Patients with
a brief description of prescription products. Elizabeth C.
DiMaggio, PharmD,
Objectives:
-Discuss etiology and classification of overweight and obesity
-Define complications of overweight and obesity
-Review nonpharmacologic therapy
-Review common pharmacologic OTC and prescription weight
loss management therapies
OTC Management of GERD. Stephanie Reynolds, PharmD
Objectives:
-Be able to recognize the common sign and symptoms of GERD
-Understand the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic OTC
treatment options for GERD
-Discuss how to properly use medications to treat GERD to
minimize risks and adverse effects
Is Your Technician Staff Ready for 2011?
Carmen Aceves, BPharm, MS, FASCP, FAPhA
Objectives:
-Describe the registration requirements for pharmacy
technicians in keeping with the Board of
Pharmacy’s timeline.
-Identify the legal requirements within the pharmacy practice
setting that allow the practice and
supervision of registered pharmacy technicians
-Establish the practice requirements in pharmacies using
registered pharmacy technicians
including the policy and procedure manuals, name badges, etc.
-Itemize the continuing education requirements for pharmacy
technicians
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