INNOVATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE CONFERENCE-TECHNICIAN
Saturday, September 9 – Sunday, September 10, 2023
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
The Future of Pharmacy – Embracing Change
8:00-9:30am
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
Technicians Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define Proactive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; 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-T
911: What's Your Medication Emergency?
9:30-11:00am
Victoria Reinhartz, PharmD, CPh, Chief Executive Officer, MIH Academy, Mobile Health Consultants, Inc.
Technicians Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify the impact of medication related problems on 911 calls, hospitalizations, and cost of care; Interpret pilot studies evaluating pharmacy paramedic partnerships to minimize medication risks; Describe which medication related problems are most likely to be impacted through innovative interprofessional practice.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-006-L04-T
Biosimilars – Innovative Molecules Responding to Demand for Biological Treatments
11:15-12:45pm
Marile Santamarina, PharmD, CPh, CDE, CPT, Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Immunology, Fresenius Kabi USA
Technicians Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, technicians 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.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-007-L01-T
Innovative Pharmacy Practice: Oncology Updates
12:45-2:15pm
Jeanine Ewing, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Technicians Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Recognize new treatment options available for the treatment of a variety of cancers; List the toxicities associated with oncology treatment; Discuss interesting new developments in the pipeline.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-008-L01-T
Validation and Counseling of Prescriptions for Controlled Substance and Opioids
2:30-4:30pm
Joseph Cammilleri, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pain
Management, PGY2 Pain/Palliative Care Program Director, UF Health.
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program’s Database; Assess prescriptions for appropriate and accurate information; Recognize the laws and rules related to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-014-L03-T*
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Personalized Medicine: How Personal Is It Really?
8:00-9:30am
Angela M. Hill, Pharm.D., CPh, Professor & Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Project Director, WE-CARE, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define pharmacogenomics; Identify areas where personalized medicine is being applied; List opportunities for pharmacy practice in pharmacogenomics; Recognize implications of pharmacogenomic applications with select medications.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-010-L04-T
Pulmonary Vaccines Updates: Staying Contemporary for the 2023-2024 Season
9:30-11:00am
Paul M. Boylan, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy: Clinical & Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify the pharmacology and pharmacologic category of RSV vaccines; List nonpharmacologic strategies to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19; Name three vaccines that may be used to prevent a “tripledemic” during the 2023-2024 season.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-011-L06-T
Nutritional Therapy and Supplementation Therapy in Diabetes and Inflammatory Conditions
11:15-12:45pm
Lynn Lafferty, PharmD, ND, DACBN, Endowed Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, NOVA Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Describe the importance of nutritional therapy and supplementation in diabetes and other inflammatory diseases; Discuss the advantages of blood glucose in preventing diabetes and inflammation; Recognize food components that cause symptoms and diseases; Discuss medical conditions which allow for insurance reimbursement.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-012-L01-T
Level Up Wellness: Exploring Your Full Potential!
12:45-2:15pm
DeAnn Mullins, BPharm, RPh, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Retired)
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify innovative models for delivering patient care; Describe 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-T
Mitigation and Prevention of Medication Errors in Pharmacy Practice
2:30-4:30PM
Norman P. Tomaka, BS Pharm, MS, CPh, FAPhA, Clinical Consultant Pharmacist, Consultant Pharmacy Services
Technician Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, technicians 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 anaction plan to improve overall pharmacy practice quality and mitigate medication errors; Outline procedures that promote ongoing patient safety in pharmacy practice.
UAN: 0675-0000-23-009-L05-T
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