SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
The Future of Pharmacy – Embracing Change
8:00-9:30am G/C
Kevin B. Sneed, PharmD, FNAP, FNPHA, Senior Associate Vice-President, USF Health, Dean and Professor, USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida
Pharmacists Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss the implementation of Proactive Analytics in the profession of pharmacy; Discuss new technologies that will impact implementation of clinical pharmaceutical care; Describe the impact of digital Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare; Identify the health equity challenges with AI in the future.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-004-L04-P
911: What's Your Medication Emergency?
9:30-11:00am G/C
Victoria Reinhartz, PharmD, CPh, Chief Executive Officer, MIH Academy, Mobile Health Consultants, Inc.
Pharmacists Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify the impact of medication related problems on 911 calls, hospitalizations, and cost of care; Interpret pilot studies evaluating pharmacist-paramedic partnerships to minimize medication risks; Evaluate the medication related problems most likely to be impacted in underserved populations and those frequently calling 911; Apply concepts to complex patient case scenarios, illustrating utility in optimizing care for underserved patient populations.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-005-L04-P*
Biosimilars – Innovative Molecules Responding to Demand for Biological Treatments
11:15-12:45pm G/C
Marile Santamarina, PharmD, CPh, CDE, CPT, Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Immunology, Fresenius Kabi USA
Pharmacists Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe the development process and indications of biosimilars; Discuss common misconceptions associated with biosimilars; Describe the Nocebo effects with biosimilar agents; Identify the role of the pharmacist in the adoption of biosimilars.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-007-L01-P
Innovative Pharmacy Practice: Oncology Updates
12:45-2:15pm G/C
Jeanine Ewing, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Pharmacists Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Review new treatment options and targeted therapies available for the treatment of a variety of cancers; Recognize and treat specific oncology targeted-treatment related toxicities; Discuss interesting new mechanisms for therapies in development.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-008-L01-P
Validation and Counseling of Prescriptions for Controlled Substance and Opioids
2:30-4:30pm G
Joseph Cammilleri, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pain
Management, PGY2 Pain/Palliative Care Program Director, UF Health.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe how to ensure access to controlled substances for all patients with a valid prescription; Use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program’s Database; Assess prescriptions for appropriate therapeutic value; Detect prescriptions that are not based on a legitimate medical purpose; Discuss the laws and rules related to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances; Discuss proper patient storage and disposal of controlled substances; Discuss protocols for addressing and resolving problems recognized during the drug utilization review; Provide education on section 381.887, F.S., emergency treatment for suspected opioid overdoses and on the State Surgeon General’s Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone; Counsel patients with opioid prescriptions; Provide available treatment resources for opioid physical dependence, addiction, misuse, or abuse.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-014-L03-P*
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Personalized Medicine: How Personal Is It Really?
8:00-9:30am G/C
Angela M. Hill, Pharm.D., CPh, Professor & Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Project Director, WE-CARE, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss key therapeutics areas where personalized medicine is being applied; Discuss opportunities for pharmacy practice in pharmacogenomics; Describe implications of pharmacogenomic applications with select medications.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-010-L04-P
Pulmonary Vaccines Updates: Staying Contemporary for the 2023-2024 Season
9:30-11:00am G/C
Paul M. Boylan, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy: Clinical & Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe the pharmacology and immunology of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines; Identify patients who may benefit from an RSV, influenza, COVID-19, or pneumococcal vaccine; Given a patient case, recommend appropriate pulmonary vaccine(s) for the 2023-2024 season.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-011-L06-P
Nutritional Therapy and Supplementation Therapy in Diabetes and Inflammatory Conditions
11:15-12:45pm G/C
Lynn Lafferty, PharmD, ND, DACBN, Endowed Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, NOVA Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Summarize the components of a nutritional consultation; Describe why blood glucose stability is key to preventing diabetes and inflammation; Discuss the evidence on which food ingredients may cause illness and which food components can heal tissues and biochemical abnormality; Review research on food components that cause symptoms and diseases; Identify environmental causes of symptoms; Review how to access and use literature on food research; Review medical conditions for insurance reimbursement.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-012-L01-P
Level Up Wellness: Exploring Your Full Potential!
12:45-2:15pm G/C
DeAnn Mullins, BPharm, RPh, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Retired)
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Create an innovative model for delivering patient care; Discuss available therapies and technologies that extend life span and health span; Set an intention to explore ‘your why’ and your future in pharmacy, that your future self with thank you for.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-013-L04-P
Mitigation and Prevention of Medication Errors in Pharmacy Practice
2:30-4:30PM G
Norman P. Tomaka, BS Pharm, MS, CPh, FAPhA, Clinical Consultant Pharmacist, Consultant Pharmacy Services
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recognize statutory responsibilities that foster ongoing pharmacy regulatory compliance; Recognize recurring medication errors; Describe quality improvement regulations for pharmacies licensed in Florida; Define elements of a proactive Continuous Quality Improvement process that promotes ongoing quality; Discuss the use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance quality pharmacy services and prevent errors; Describe the implementation of an action plan to improve overall pharmacy practice quality and mitigate medication errors; Demonstrate enactment of procedures that promote ongoing patient safety in pharmacy practice.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-009-L05-P
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