| Educational Sessions Educational programming at this meeting is designed to help you enhance your clinical expertise, keep you informed of regulatory issues and strengthen your business and management skills. The objective of this meeting is to address the many facets and changes occurring in care for the elderly that affect your everyday practice. Nationally recognized experts will provide you with practical applications you can use immediately and share with your colleagues.
Wednesday, November 14 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Opening General Session Program #203-000-07-077-L04 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Oren Harari, PhD Author, Break from the Pack: How to Compete in a Copycat Economy Managers today find themselves in the grip of a Copycat Economy. Competitors worldwide quickly imitate each other, and their products, services, and technologies become undifferentiated lower-margin "commodities" To customers and investors, organizations often become part of an indistinguishable "pack." To fight commoditization and imitation in our global economy, companies must break from the pack with compelling, unconventional innovations in strategic directions, products, customer care, cost efficiencies, business models and leadership. Breaking from the pack is the most important strategic priority facing business leaders today. But, in a world market where products and services in every industry are becoming "me-too" commodities, what can leaders do to help their organizations grow and prosper in a healthy, sustained way? Supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Companies CCGP Annual Meeting and Reception 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Leveraging the CGP Asset-The Influence of "Authority" Speaker: Irving Stackpole, RRT, MEd President Stackpole & Associates Click here to download Irving Stackpole's handout Thursday, November 15   8:00 am - 9:30 am General Session: To Err is Human: Anticipating and Preventing Medication Errors Program #203-000-07-078-L04 1.5 contact hours Speaker: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP Director, Error Reporting Programs Institute for Safe Medication Practices Medication errors can lead to patient morbidity and mortality, and because drugs are used so frequently, the number of preventable injuries is substantial. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on preventing medication errors and stories in the lay press highlight the humanistic and economic impact of medication errors. This program is designed to teach pharmacists how to identify both potential as well as actual medication errors in the pharmacy and the long-term care facility as well as measures to monitor the success of medication safety initiatives. Click here to download Matthew Grissinger's handout  9:45 am - 11:00 am Cardiac Devices and the Role of the Pharmacist Program #203-000-07-083-L01 1.25 contact hours Speaker: Allan Greenspan, MD, EP Director of Electrophysiology Albert Einstein Medical Center What do cardiac devices treat and how do they work? Attend this session to stay up-to-date with what devices are currently available and the controversy over drug-eluting stents. Faculty will also identify the issues pharmacists must be aware of when caring for patients with cardiac devices. Click here to download Allan Greenspan's handout Supported by St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management 9:45 am - 11:00 am Clinical Crossroads: End-of-Life Ethics Program #203-000-07-082-L01 1.25 contact hours Speaker: Leon Vandenberg, RPh President Paradigm Pharmacy Ever wonder when medical treatment should be halted? Should treatment goals be reevaluated for particular disease states in the elderly? Come to this session for a first hand look at a controversial topic from an ethical and clinical perspective. This session will incorporate formulary issues, interdisciplinary teams, and family issues in end-of-life care. This session will be particularly helpful for clinicians working with hospice programs. Click here to download Leon Vandenberg's handout 9:45 am - 11:00 am Contributed Papers Program #203-000-07-079-L04 1.25 contact hours This program incorporates a variety of 15-minute presentations from recent research findings. Presenters highlight investigational findings, offer practical consulting tips, and update participants on the latest in provision of quality pharmaceutical care to the senior population. Impact of an Educational Intervention by Pharmacy Students and Faculty on Adequate Medication Management to Geriatric Participants in Community Service Center Speaker: Sacha Rivera-Sarate, PharmD, CGP Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy University of Puerto Rico Are the Elderly in Nursing Homes Receiving Proper Diabetes Treatment? Speaker: Sandra Molotsky, BSN Director, Employer Initiatives Omnicare Senior Health Outcomes Using Cognitive Screens to Assess a Patient's Ability to Fill a Pillbox as Measured by Pill Count Speaker: Katherine J. Anderson, PharmD, CGP, FASCP Consultant Pharmacist, PharMerica Incidents of Abnormal Metabolic Parameters and weight Gain Induced by Atypical Antipsychotics in Elderly Dementia Patients Speaker: Monica Marthys, PharmD, BCPP, CGP Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy Click here to download handout 1 for this session Click here to download handout 2 for this sesstion Click here to download Katherine Anderson's handout 9:45 am - 11:00 am Medication Errors: The Need to Collaborate Program# 203-000-07-080-L04 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Alva S. Baker, MD, CMD Executive Director, The Copper Ridge Institute President, American Medical Directors Association Lee Meyer, PharmD, FASCP Director of Operations Pharmacy Advantage With the recent changes to the State Operations Manual (SOM) for nursing facilities and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on preventing medication errors, there is no better time for consultant pharmacists and medical directors to collaborate. In this session, thought leaders will examine the opportunities to provide leadership and promote interprofessional cooperation in medication safety efforts. Developed as part of a joint collaboration between the American Medical Directors Association and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Click here to download the handout for this session 9:45 am - 11:00 am Proper Handling and Disposal of Pharmaceutical Products Program #203-000-07-081-L04 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Peter Pineda, Assistant Manager, Industrial Waste Unit Philadelphia Water Department Virginia Thompson, Sustainable Healthcare Sector Coordinator US Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Do you know the environmental impact of prescription drugs on our communities and the types of restrictions that wastewater treatment plants have on flushing drugs? Come learn the new federal guidelines on proper disposal of unwanted medications and why such guidelines are important to protect our environment and prevent misuse of prescription drugs. Other topics to be discussed are the role of pharmacists in preventing compounds from entering surface waters; community activities to prevent unwanted medicines from being flushed; models of proper disposal of pharmaceuticals; and how pharmacists can assist consumers with responsible disposal. Click here to download presentation handout 1 for this session Click here to download presentation handout 2 for this session Click here to download "Pretreatment FAQ's supplemental handout Click here to download "Hazardous Waste supplemental handout" Click here to download "Hazardous Waste Generators Supplemental handout Click here to download "Federal Guidelines supplemental handout" Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Expanding Your Services to Dialysis Facilities Program #203-000-07-085-L01 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Timothy Nguyen, PharmD, CCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Nephrology & Dialysis Holy Name Hospital Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is growing rapidly and posing major health concerns in the United States. CKD is associated with cardiovascular complications and death. Diabetes and hypertension are major causes of CKD and eventually kidney failure (end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This session will help the consultant pharmacist learn about CKD, ESRD and dialysis, assess medication-related problems associated with CKD, perform medication regimen review for CKD patients, and review major complications of ESRD including anemia and bone metabolism utilizing the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative Guidelines and recommendations. Click here to download Timothy Nguyen's handout 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm From Capitol Hill to the Statehouse Program #203-000-07-084-L03 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Thomas R. Clark, RPh, MHS Director of Policy & Advocacy American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Carla Saxton McSpadden, RPh, CGP Assistant Director, Policy and Advocacy American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Look at the legislation and regulations that will impact the practice of pharmacy this year. Pharmacists must understand the provisions of legislation and promulgated regulations and their impact on clinical practice and/or business operations. This session provides an overview of the current federal and state legislation and regulations impacting consultant pharmacists and what to expect next year. Click here to download the handout for this session Supported by an educational grant from GeriMed 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Management of Pressure Ulcers: Wound Care Pharmacotherapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen, and Antimicrobials Program #203-000-07-087-L01 1.5 contact hours Speakers: Antonia Alafris, BS, PharmD, CGP Assistant Director of Pharmacotherapy Services and Pharmacy Residency Programs Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Henry Cohen, BS, MS, PhD, FCCM, BCPP, CGP Director of Pharmacotherapy Education, Research, and Pharmacy Residency Programs Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Catherine Millares, PharmD, CGP Coordinator of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Services Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center The management of pressure ulcers involves a multidisciplinary approach and pharmacists should be ready to provide quality, cost effective care based on national standards of practice. This session will review debridement techniques, discuss which antimicrobials are appropriate for skin and skin structure infections, and how to manage both wet and dry wounds. Faculty will also examine the rationale for nutritional approaches to wound care and review the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Supported by an educational grant from Healthpoint, Ltd. Click here to download Antonia Alafris' handout Click here to download Henry Cohen's handout Click here to download Catherine Millares' handout 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Psychosis 101 in Long-Term Care Program #203-000-07-086-L01 1.5 contact hours Speaker: Christopher Thomas, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS, CGP, FASCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Psychiatry Chillicothe Veterans Administration Medical Center Having trouble understanding the treatment of psychosis or schizophrenia in the geriatric population? Not sure how the CATIE trial should affect your recommendations? This session will cover basic background information including clinical manifestations, and DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis as well as clinical practice guidelines. Come get a better understanding of current treatment options and issues related to treating psychosis in the elderly. Click here to download Chris Thomas' handout 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm This Works for Me! “This Works for Me!” is a roundtable networking session designed to allow ASCP members the opportunity to share helpful tips, innovative ideas and strategies used successfully in their daily practice setting that may not be widely known, taught or published. Discussions are informal and interaction is encouraged. No continuing education credits are issued for this session. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Disposal of Pharmaceutical Products Peter Pineda Assistant Manager, Individual Waste Unit Philadelphia Waste Department Virginia Thompson Sustainable Healthcare Sector Coordinator US Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 A Pharmacy/Nursing Collaboration in the Context of a CCRC Wellness Program David Birkenfeld, RN, MS Director of Special Services and Wellness Clinic Director The Hearthstone Carroll Ray Steiner, RPh, FASCP, CGP Independent Consultant Pharmacist, The Hearthstone Clinical Assistant Professor, Geriatric Pharmacy Practice University of Washington School of Pharmacy Medication Concierge for Employers and the Elderly: MTM Opportunities for Consultant Pharmacists Ralph F. Kalies, PhD CEO BidRx, LLC 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and The Potential Risk of Hip Fracture in the Elderly Phillip Wizwer, MS, FASCP Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Therapeutic Class Reports: Useful & Used? Mara Ferris, MS, RN, BS, CPHQ President AGE (Association for Gerontologic Education) 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Using Cognitive Screens to Assess a Patient's Ability to Fill a Pillbox as Measured by Pill Count Katherine Anderson, PharmD, FASCP, CGP Consultant Pharmacist PharMerica Use of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Dietary Supplements in the Older Population Phillip Wizwer, MS, FASCP Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Get Out Now! How to Start Your Senior Care Pharmacy Business Program #203-000-07-089-L04 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Amy DeWein, RPh, MHS Senior Care Pharmacist Senior RxAccess Program Richard Marasco, BSPharm, FASCP, CGP, HRM President seniorpharm.com Would you like to be your own boss? This session provides an overview and insight into the basic information needed to start your own senior care pharmacy business. A panel of business savvy experts will discuss the fundamentals of marketing, business transactions, and providing professional services to consumers. The need for long-term care in a variety of settings is on the rise, so don’t fall behind! Click here to download the handout for this session 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm State Boards of Pharmacy: The Practice of Regulating Pharmacy and the Importance of Being Involved Program #203-000-07-088-L04 1.0 contact hour Facilitator: Ross Brickley, BS, RPh, CGP, FASCP Director of Pharmacy Services, CCRx Speakers: Carmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh Executive Director, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Bill Fitzpatrick, RPh Corporate Compliance Officer Omnicare, Inc. Join us for a thought provoking look at why ASCP members must be active with their state boards of pharmacy in order to address changing needs of patients, increased efficiencies in pharmacy delivery, and the role of technology. This session will outline the role of state boards of pharmacy and discuss how pharmacists can become involved. Additionally, the session will describe the partnership between the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and ASCP to update state boards on the changing practice of long-term care pharmacy. Click here to download handout 1 for this session Click here to download handout 2 for this session 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Highlights of the 2007 Senior Care Digest Survey of Long-Term Care Health Professionals Program #203-999-07-133-L04 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Charles Crecelius, MD, PhD, FACP, CMD Geriatrician, Medical Director and Clinical Instructor Washington University Medical School Judith L. McFarland, RNC, DONA Director of Nursing Services The House of the Good Shepherd Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, APRN-BC, GNP Senior Director Healthcare & Resident Services Brookdale Senior Living Barbara J. Zarowitz, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FCCP Chief Clinical Officer & Vice President of Professional Services Omnicare, Inc. Long-term care health professionals are facing a myriad of financial, regulatory and clinical challenges in both the nursing facility and assisted living environments. Medical directors and attending physicians, pharmacists, directors of nursing and nurse practitioners represent the key players who must address these issues or concerns on a daily basis. This program will identify, explore and summarize these challenges based on results from a recently completed national survey of long-term care organizations and the input of an expert advisory panel. Issues such as medication therapy monitoring, nursing surveyor FTags, collaborative pharmacy practice, medication errors, and use of technology in this long-term care environment will be discussed. 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Long-Term Care ePrescribing Pilot Results Program #203-000-07-090-L04 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Rachelle F. Spiro, RPh, FASCP President R. Spiro Consulting Rochelle Woolley Principal Woolley & Associates In January 2006 the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) awarded a grant to pilot the use of electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) standards in the long-term care (LTC) setting. Although forms of ePrescribing have been used in the LTC environment for many years, this was the first pilot to test the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT ePrescribing standards in LTC. This session will discuss the results of the pilot and the effects of ePrescribing systems and electronic prior authorization on prescribers and consultant pharmacists. Click here to download Shelly Spiro's handout Click here to download Rochelle Woolley's handout Developed by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Foundation Supported by educational grants from Achieve Healthcare Technologies, RNA Health Information Systems, and RxHub 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Today's Opportunity, Tomorrow's Imperative! Speaker: Lee Meyer, PharmD, FASCP Director of Operations Pharmacy Advantage This program is designed to familiarize student members with ASCP student and post-graduate opportunities as well as provide a further understanding of the role of consultant pharmacists. This will involve a brief lecture, followed by roundtable discussions on opportunities in various practice settings. No continuing education credits are issued for this session 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Trends in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Program #203-000-07-091-L01 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Rowena N. Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP Director of Oncology Pharmacy The Johns Hopkins Hospital Yu-Ning Wong, MD, MSCE Associate Member, Population Science and Medical Sciences Fox Chase Cancer Center When is it appropriate to watch-and-wait and when should elderly men start active treatment for prostate cancer? This session will explore the incidence and prevalence of prostate cancer as well as the most cost effective treatment protocols for men over 65 years old. Participants will also be updated on new treatment options in development and the current thoughts on when to start or stop treatment. Click here to download Rowena Schwartz' handout Click here to download Yu-Ning Wong's handout 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Get Shot! How to Implement Practice-Based Immunization Services Program #203-000-07-100-L01 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Heather Greene, PharmD Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacy Virginia Commonwealth University Looking for a way to expand the scope of your clinical services? Interested in contributing to public health initiatives and increasing vaccination rates? Come learn the practical tools you will need to implement immunization services in your practice setting. Pharmacists can incorporate immunization information into patient education, make recommendations for travel and other recommended vaccines, and even administer vaccinations in many states. Click here to download Heather Greene's handout Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PA Approved! Program #203-000-07-098-L04 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Maria Giamanco Account Finance Manager Partners Pharmacy Linda Witzal, RPh, IACP Director of Pharmacy Partners Pharmacy How many times do we find ourselves reviewing a prior authorization (PA) denial to try to figure out what went wrong? This session will highlight some of the most common pitfalls that have led to prior authorization denials and seek to give you some answers on how to consistently hear: PA approved! Click here to download Linda Witzal's handout Friday, November 16 11:15 am - 1:00 pm General Session: The Peter P. Lamy Memorial Lecture and Installation of ASCP’s 2007-2008 Board of Directors Program #203-000-07-103-L04 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Dr. Ruth Westheimer Author, Educator, and Broadcasting Pioneer  The Peter P. Lamy Memorial Lecture was established by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists as a forum for the presentation of high-level research and new developments in the study of aging and related health care issues. This lecture is designed to serve as a remembrance of the late Dr. Peter P. Lamy, an innovator in the field of geriatrics and the role of the pharmacist in senior care. Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. 3:15 pm - 4:05 pm Current Insights into Cultural Competency Program #203-000-07-105-L04 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Sharon Youmans, PharmD, MPH Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Vice Chair for Educational Affairs Department of Clinical Pharmacy UCSF School of Pharmacy Learn how to identify the issues and problems associated with cultural diversity. Cultural differences have a significant impact on health-related behaviors and the pharmacist must learn how to identify and respect these differences while providing effective pharmaceutical care. Learn the cross-cultural skills you will need to interact with patients, colleagues, and other health care professionals. Click here to download Sharon Youmans handout 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Immunizations for Seniors Program #203-000-07-145-L01 2.0 contact hours Facilitator: Carla Bouwmeester, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Director of Educational Affairs American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Speaker: Heather Greene, PharmD Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacy Virginia Commonwealth University Seniors need to stay up-to-date with their vaccinations whether they reside in the community or in a skilled nursing facility. This session will provide up-to-date information on the rapidly changing field of immunization. The latest guidelines for influenza, pneumococcal, and zoster vaccines will be discussed as well as issues to consider for seniors who are traveling around the globe Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co, Inc 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm MTM: Practical Implementation and Payment for Services Program #203-000-07-106-L04 2.0 contact hours Speakers: Albert Barber, PharmD, CGP, FASCP Director of Pharmacy Beverly Healthcare Carla McSpadden, RPh, CGP Assistant Director, Policy and Advocacy American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Kenneth Tuell, RPh, CGP Manager, LTC-Clinical Guidance Organization Humana, Inc. What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM) exactly and how can I get paid for doing it? These are a few of the common questions arising in pharmacy practice today. A panel of pharmacists who are currently getting paid for their services will answer these questions and provide practical tips on how you can do the same. A descriptive overview of current MTM models, the best methods to promote services, and current provider payers will also be discussed. MTM is a vast part of pharmacy practice, so come learn more. Click here to download Albert Barber's handout Click here to download Carla Saxton McSpadden's handout 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Health Literacy in the Elderly: Do they Really Understand? Program #203-000-07-107-L01 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Chanel Agness, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Professor University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Erica Murrell, PharmD, CGP Assistant Professor Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Nancy Nkansah, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy Increase your understanding of the difficulties in communicating with elderly patients regarding their health care issues. Gather the tools you need to provide your patients with a better understanding of their health conditions to promote optimal health outcomes. Learn what resources are available to promote health literacy and how to access these resources. This session will focus on approaches to improve an elderly patient’s understanding of his/her disease states and medications. Click here to download the handout for this session Saturday, November 17 8:30 am - 9:30 am The Future of Long-Term Care Pharmacy: Proving Value in a Changing Market Program #203-000-07-108-L04 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Daniel Mendelson President Avalere Health LLC The practice of long-term care pharmacy has changed dramatically as a result of the Medicare Modernization Act and associated regulation. Further environmental changes are pending with shifts in demographics, evolving pharmaceutical science, the emergence of health information technology, a sharp focus on quality and evidence based medicine, and prospects for broader entitlement reform. Yet the proximity of long-term care pharmacists to their patients, their relationship with institutional providers, and the influence they exercise in clinical management continue to position the profession well for the future. This session will provide an analysis of market trends and their implications for the future of long-term care pharmacy. Supported by an educational grant from Managed HealthCare Associates 9:45 am - 10:35 am Update 2007: National Patient Safety Goals and the Prevention of Medication Errors Program #203-000-07-109-L04 1.0 contact hour Speaker: Linda Gooen, PharmD, CCP, CGP, FASCP President Gooen Consulting, LLC Standards from the National Patient Safety Goals address issues of safe medication management. Pharmacists can utilize these standards that were developed by the Joint Commission to focus on processes that will help to reduce medication errors. Click here to download Linda Gooen's handout 9:45 am - 11:30 am Sex, Drugs, and Rock-and-Roll: Aging Baby Boomers and the Challenge of Substance Abuse in Seniors Program #203-000-07-003-L01 1.75 contact hours Speakers: Christian Teter, PharmD, BCPP Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice Northeastern University School of Pharmacy Christopher Thomas, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS, CGP, FASCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Psychiatry Chillicothe Veterans Administration Medical Center This presentation will consist of case examples to enhance the assessment, treatment, and supportive skills of the senior care pharmacist encountering substance abuse situations in his/her practice. The speakers will address key areas of alcohol, prescription drug abuse, and illicit substance use as they relate to identification/screening, treatment/detoxification interventions, and maintenance of abstinence and treatment adherence in this unique population. Moreover, common psychiatric and medical comorbidities will also be discussed with this population. Click here to download Christian Teter's handout Click here to download Christopher Thomas' handout Developed in partnership with the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) 9:45 am - 11:30 am Straight Shot on Insulin Program #203-000-07-146-L01 1.75 contact hours Speakers: Joshua Neumiller, PharmD Geriatrics Resident/Clinical Research Associate Department of Pharmacotherapy Stephen Setter, PharmD, CDE, CGP, FASCP Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapy Washington State University This program will provide an overview of the use of insulin in geriatric patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). The presenters will briefly review the pharmacokinetic differences between the currently available insulin products as well as discuss the most common insulin regimens currently utilized for DM patients. Clinical case scenarios and pearls will be utilized throughout the presentation to outline appropriate insulin use in the geriatric patient. Click here to download the handout for this session 9:45 am - 11:45 am Surviving a Third Party Audit Program #203-000-07-110-L04 2.0 contact hours Speaker: Leah Tolliver, PharmD President Tolliver Management Group The letter arrives from a third party payer; your pharmacy will be audited! What do you do? Faculty will provide standard operating procedures in entering medication orders and billing third party claims accurately, in order to prevent or reduce the number of audits in the future. Click here to download Leah Tolliver's handout 10:45 am - 11:35 am The Pharmacist's Role in Risk Management & Quality Improvement Program #203-000-07-111-L04 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Mara Ferris, MS, RN, CS, CPHQ President AGE (Association for Gerontologic Education) William Simonson, PharmD, FASCP, CGP Independent Consultant Pharmacist Risk management in many nursing homes is too often focused exclusively on regulatory compliance, and quality improvement (QI) meetings tend to be recitations of collected data. Whatever it’s called, the goal is to improve the quality of care and services provided to residents and the process must include identifying the issues, measuring the incidence, preparing and implementing a plan to improve outcomes, evaluating the efficacy of the implemented plan, and revising the plan, if needed. This presentation will provide insights on how consultant pharmacists can best contribute to this process through a facility-wide Risk Management/Quality Improvement initiative. Click here to download the handout for this session 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Business Forum Lunch and Learn Moderator: Rachelle R. Spiro, RPh, FASCP President R. Spiro Consulting Panelists: Pharmacy Workflow Systems Evelyn Beach, RPh Executive Director of Pharmacy Senior Care Pharmacy Document Imaging Steve W. Carlton, RPh, FASCP President and Owner Spectrum Pharmacy Services, LLC Electronic Medication Administration Records Eric Donley, PharmD, CGP Assistant Director of Operations Alert Pharmacy Services, Inc. During lunch, a panel of long-term care pharmacy providers will discuss implementing new systems in the pharmacy. Panelists will address why the specific system was selected, how they worked with staff and customers to implement it, and lessons learned in the transitions. There are no continuing education credits issued for this session 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Acute Care of the Older Adult: Navigating the Hazards of Hospitalization Program #203-000-07-112-L01 1.0 contact hour Speakers: Patricia M. Curtin, MD, FACP, CMD Section Chief, Geriatric Medicine Christiana Care Health System Shannon M. Grimley, PharmD, CGP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Geriatrics Christiana Care Health System Denise L. Lyons, MSN, APRN, BC Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing Christiana Care Health System Linda Sydnor, MSN, APRN, BC Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Christiana Care Health System Hospitals can be dangerous places for an older adult. In this session, hear from the "front lines" about the challenges of caring for the aged hospitalized patient. Learn about different models of care, such a focused unit versus system-wide initiatives. Find out about the emerging role of a senior care pharmacist in acute care settings, including relevant geriatric medication concerns and strategies. Understand what problems still remain that impede appropriate care for elders in the hospital. Examine potential ways to improve care, including the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. Click here to download Denise Lyons and Patricia Curtin handout Click here to download Linda Sydnor's handout 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm From Fans to Followers: Attracting, Retaining and Motivating an Envied Workforce Program #203-000-07-114-L04 1.25 contact hours Speaker: R. Brayton Bowen, MA President and Senior Business Advisor The Howland Group Attracting talented, customer-savvy employees has become a serious challenge for any number of organizations, as our economy migrates from years of unprecedented growth and prosperity to a future of immense competition, increased globalization, continued downsizing, and relentless outsourcing. Retaining and motivating a “Future Force” presents even greater challenges. Faculty will share insights into changing employee indifference into unbridled commitment and contend it is new-age currency and not just dollars that propel today's workforce. Click here to download R. Brayton Bowen's handout 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Providing Senior Care Pharmacy in the Community: Have You Found Your Niche? Program #203-000-07-132-L01 1.25 contact hour Speakers: Dennee Frey, PharmD Consultant Partners In Care Foundation Elaine Hsia Der, PharmD Consultant Pharmacist Partners in Care Foundation Marsha Meyer, RPh, FASCP, CGP Geriatric Pharmacist OASIS Program (Older Adult Support and Intervention Program) Consultant Pharmacist Independence at Home Come learn how consultant pharmacists are providing a continuum of senior care services in the community and being paid for it! The programs described will include a grassroots community-based program with a mental health component focusing on medication access and adherence; an evidence-based medication management model integrated into waiver care management services; and a disease prevention/health promotion program for senior centers. Learn how to find theses niches, overcome reimbursement and other barriers, and maximize your senior care experience. Click here to download the handout for this session 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Timely Topics Program #203-000-07-113-L01 1.25 contact hours Speakers: Manju Beier, PharmD, FASCP Senior Partner Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy The University of Michigan Judith Beizer, PharmD, CGP, FASCP Clinical Professor Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharamacy & Allied Health Professions, St. John's University Nicole Brandt, PharmD, CGP, BCPP Associate Professor and Director, Education and Clinical Services University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Think about how many clinical studies relevant to your practice are published each year. How do you keep up with everything? This session is designed to organize, evaluate and prioritize significant literature published within the last year that impacts the senior care pharmacist's practice. Click here to download the handouts for this session 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Assessing Your Pharmacy Workflow Program #203-000-07-116-L04 2.0 contact hours Speakers: Alan D. Traster, RPh President Trasco Management Linda Witzal, RPh, IACP Director of Pharmacy Partners Pharmacy Your pharmacy workflow is key in to a profitable and successful business. Faculty will provide insight on ways to create efficiencies to improve workflow, decrease medication errors, and increase customer satisfaction. Click here to download Linda Witzal's handout 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm New Drug Update 2007 Program #203-000-07-117-L01 2.0 contact hours Speaker: Daniel A. Hussar, PhD Remington Professor of Pharmacy Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Come update your knowledge of new pharmaceuticals that have recently been released or will be released in the near future. This candid and informative presentation will also highlight key features of the new drugs and discuss their role within currently available therapies. Click here to download Daniel Hussar's handout Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Motivating Patients Through Effective Communication Program #203-000-07-118-L04 2.0 contact hours Speaker: Jan Kavookjian, MBA, PhD Assistant Professor Pharmacy Care Systems Harrison School of Pharmacy Let’s talk it out! Come discuss motivational interviewing techniques that will guarantee effective communication between you and your patients. How you communicate is of utmost importance because the quality of your interactions with patients may contribute to improved outcomes and increased quality of life. This session will discuss how to become a successful health coach by establishing a mutual understanding of goals and outcomes. Click here to download Jan Kavookjian's handout Supported by an educational grant from PharmMD Solutions, LLC |
