Saturday, January 23, 2010
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
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Medication Errors
Alexandra Centero PharmD, Steven Henry PharmD, Marcin
Puto PharmD, Timothy Gauthier PharmD
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami,FL
1. Explain technology’s role in reduction of medication errors
2. Describe the different automation systems available to
decrease medication error
3. Discuss the impact of E-prescribing on error prevention
4. Describe drug information resources and their role in
preventing errors
5. Review the process and requirements for root cause
analysis (RCA) and sentinel event
6. Discuss additional approaches to critical analysis of
process and design
7. Define medication errors
8. Describe the concept of Swiss Cheese model
9. Identify factors that lead to medication errors
10. Review The Joint Commission’s official “Do Not Use” list of
dangerous abbreviations
11. Suggest ways to decrease risk, reduce errors, and
improve patient safety
12. Describe the purpose of ISMP, TJC, Leapfrog, the
National Safety Forum, and the government in regards to
medication errors
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Board of Pharmacy Rules Update: for Practicing and
Consulting in 2010
Carl Hayes, BPharm,
Quality Manager CVS/Caremark
Member Florida Board of Pharmacy
At the completion of this program pharmacists and technicians will:
1. be familiar with the rules revisions enacted in 2009 and
expected in 2010
2. understand the impact of Pharmacy Technician
Registration on practice settings and the delivery of pharmacy care
3. review Board of Pharmacy disciplinary action affecting
Consultant Pharmacists and steps they can take to avoid discipline.
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It’s natural, so it must be safe and effective:
Complementary and alternative medicine for
osteoarthritis
Audrey Bernard, PharmD
Baptist Hospital of Miami, FL
1. Discuss epidemiology and pathophysiology surrounding
osteoarthritis
2. Identify commonly used complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) in the management of osteoarthritis
3. Describe the safety and efficacy of commonly used CAM in
the management of osteoarthritis
4. Summarize clinical recommendations for CAM in the
management of osteoarthritis
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Pharmacological approach to smoking cessation
Vanessa Ramos, PharmD
Miami VA Medical Center
1. Identify stages of the transtheoretical model for smoking
cessation
2. Apply the “5A’s” model for treating tobacco use and
dependence
3. Review non-pharmacological interventions for smoking
cessation
4. Discuss first-line medications that increase long-term smoking
abstinence rates
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Osteoporosis and aging
Kristin Boykin PharmD
Cleveland Clinic Florida
1. Recognize patients at risk of developing osteopenia or
osteoporosis.
2. Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies
for prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
3. Select appropriate pharmacotherapy treatment based on
patient-specific factors.
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Cosmetic Changes Associated with Hypothyroidism
Sasha Roopnarine, PharmD
Miami VA Medical Center
1. Provide an overview of hypothyroidism and common
etiologies
2. Discuss the common physiological signs and symptoms
3. Explain different treatment modalities for hypothyroidism
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Female Sexual Dysfunction
Amy B. Montes PharmD
BGMC/NSU COP
1. Comprehend the prevalence, epidemiology, causes, and
factors that affect female sexual dysfunction.
2. Understand how to diagnostically evaluate for different
types of sexual dysfunction in females.
3. Organize and plan treatment options for females affected
with sexual dysfunction.
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Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Tami Houser, PharmD
VA Medical Center, WPB, FL
1. Review types of urinary incontinence
2. Evaluate medications for the treatment of urinary incontinence
3. Describe non-pharmacologic techniques to reduce urinary
incontinence
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Glaucoma: Closed-angle versus Open-angle
Mercedes Frias, PharmD
South Miami Hospital
1. Differentiate between closed-angle glaucoma and
open-angle glaucoma.
2. Identify treatment options for closed-angle glaucoma or
open-angle glaucoma.
3. Identify medications to avoid in closed-angle glaucoma or
open-angle glaucoma.
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Botox® For Reducing Signs of Aging
Maribel Toro, PharmD
Miami VA Medical Center
1. Review the pharmacology of botulinum toxin.
2. Review the use of botulinum toxin for reducing signs of aging.
3. Discuss the safety and efficacy of its use in treatment.
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Staving off the aging process - Parkinson's Disease
Diana Pinto, PharmD
Cleveland Clinic Florida
1. Review the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease
2. Discuss the current pharmacotherapy options for the
treatment of Parkinson’s disease
3. Analyze the latest research developments for the
management of Parkinson’s disease
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Botox®: For more than just wrinkles-Therapeutic uses of
onabotulinumtoxinA
Ashley Townsend, PharmD
Palm Beach Atlantic University
1. Identify the FDA approved ophthalmologic indications for
Botox®.
2. Recognize the dosing regimen for Botox® when used to treat
cervical dystonia.
3. Select the treatment options for axillary hyperhidrosis
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Dementias-Staving Off the Aging Process
Michele McCue, PharmD
Miami VA Healthcare System
1. Review non-pharmacological interventions utilized for the
prevention or progression of dementias.
2. Discuss pharmacological options available for combating
the progression of dementias.
3. Explore usefulness of alternative medicines in the disease
processes of dementia.
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Human Growth Hormone Use in Age Related Therapies
Eric T. Gomez, PharmD
Miami VA Medical Center
1. Review the Physiologic Function of Growth Hormone and its
Role in Age Related Disorders
2. Be aware of the Current Claims of HGH Use in Age Related
Therapies Circulating in the Mass Media
3. Interpret the Results of Current Clinical Trials in Order to
Provide Evidence Based Recommendations
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Wine: Better with Age (Benefits of wine for the aging
process)
Jessica N. Wine, Pharm.D.
Baptist Hospital of Miami
1. Define the French Paradox.
2. Describe the biological components of wine.
3. Explore the purported health and anti-aging benefits of
wine.
4. Examine the future marketing of wine as a nutraceutical
product.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Maintaining a Youthful
Appearance
Lea Schilit, PharmD
NSU-Broward General Hospital
1. Review the effect of aging on the sex hormones (estrogen,
progesterone, and testosterone) and the resulting effects on
appearance.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of topical
estrogen replacement in aging females as a way of increasing
collagen and decreasing wrinkles.
3. List the advantages of topical progesterone in aging females.
4. Describe the use of testosterone supplementation in
andropause (androgen deficiency in aging males).
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What’s so fishy? The health benefits of fish oil on
disease prevention and health maintenance.
Matthew Nguyen, PharmD
Baptist Hospital of Miami
1. Review the various omega-3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA, ALA,
etc) and their sources
2. Discuss the proposed health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
3. Review the adverse events and interactions associated
with the use of omega-3 fatty acids
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Commonly Prescribed Hormonal Therapies and their
Relationship to Cardiovascular Disease
Kade Birkeland, PharmD
VA Medical Center, WPB, FL
1. Identify commonly prescribed hormonal therapies
2. Describe the effect of hormonal therapies on the
cardiovascular system
3. Discuss the role of hormonal therapies in the prevention and
treatment of cardiovascular disease
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Green Tea: a Brew of Benefits?
Claire Chan, PharmD
Baptist Hospital of Miami
1. Describe the chemical components of green tea.
2. Provide an overview of green tea’s potential health
benefits.
3. Review and evaluate supporting literature.
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Skin Cancer: What Pharmacists Should Know
Ann-Lori Perez, PharmD
Mercy Hospital
1. Identify the common types of skin cancer
2. Identify risk factors for skin cancer
3. Identify commonly prescribed medications that cause
photosensitivity
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Natural way to the slim and sexy new you? The use of
daily herbal products for cosmetic gain
Clayton English, PharmD
NSU Psych, Ft. Lauderdale FL
1. Identify potential benefits and hazards of using herbals
and natural supplements for weight loss, insomnia, and sexual
dysfunction
2. Differentiate between the pharmacodynamic and
pharmacokinetic properties of the following common herbal
and natural supplement products used for weight loss,
insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. This includes the following
natural products: Ephedra, Yohimbine, Melatonin, Valerian,
Kava kava, Ginseng
3. Identify potential drug-drug interactions with common
herbals and natural supplements prescribed in the United
States for weight loss, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction.
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Acne: Not just your daughter's problem anymore
Amy Henneman, PharmD
VA Medical Center, WPB, FL
1. Recognize the most commonly available over the counter
products available for the treatment of acne and their place in
therapy.
2. Identify prescription topical and oral products and be able to
recognize their place in the treatment of different stages of acne.
3. Recognize the place of hormonal products (i.e. birth control
or spironolactone) in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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Bariatric surgery and its impact on drug therapy
Jennifer Shieh, PharmD
Florida A & M University
1. To understand and discuss what bariatric surgery is.
2. To understand what adverse consequences are associated
with bariatric surgery
3. To understand the impact that bariatric surgery can have
on pharmacokinetics and drug therapy.
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Juvederm® Dermal Filler: Lose the Lines – Keep the Smile
Michelle D. Lesé, PharmD
VA Medical Center, WPB, FL
1. Describe what dermal fillers are
2. Analyze clinical trial evidence
3. Provide education on adverse reactions and complications of
Juvederm®
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Bimatoprost for Beauty: Using Latisse® to Lengthen Lashes
Jennifer Gravelle, PharmD
VA Medical Center, WPB, FL
1. Define hypotrichosis
2. Understand the pharmacology behind bimatoprost
3. Recognize the contraindications, warnings and precautions,
and side effects of using Latisse®.
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