As part of the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association's lineup of spring events, we are pleased to announce the Annual Rhode Island Pharmacy Foundation's Kimberly McDonough Spring Seminar is now OPEN for registration!
This seminar is one of the largest gatherings of state pharmacy professionals in Rhode Island. This year's program will cover a wide range of topics with local and regional experts sharing the latest information in the areas of pain management, compounded sterile preparations, medical marijuana, immunizations, along with a practical component to enhance physical assessment skills.
Satisfy your Immunization, Law and Live continuing education credits at one event! This year, 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of Sterile Compounding will be offered for those who are licensed in a state which requires compounding CEUs. This event is accredited for both pharmacists and technicians. This event is complimentary to all dues paying pharmacist members in good standing with RIPA.
Agenda
7:30-8:00 AM
Registration and Coffee
8:00-8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15-9:15 AM
Neuropathic Pain: Mechanisms, Immunizations & Treatment
Jayne Pawasauskas, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Professor, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston RI
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists:
1. Explain physiological mechanisms involved in neuropathic pain
2. Discuss classes of medications used to treat symptoms of neuropathic pain
3. Utilize a stepwise approach to treatment of neuropathic pain
4. Analyze current literature pertaining to drug therapy for neuropathic pain
5. Compare and contrast the two options for herpes zoster vaccination: Zostavax® and Shingrix®.
6. Discuss current CDC and ACIP recommendations for herpes zoster vaccination.
Technicians:
1. Explain how to assist pharmacists in identifying patients requiring herpes zoster vaccination.
2. List specific drugs or drug classes that can be used for managing neuropathic pain
3. State symptoms associated with neuropathic pain
9:15-10:15 AM
Improving the Safety of Compounded Sterile Preparations – USP <800> Compliance in Everyday Practice Louis Diorio RPh, FAPhA, Principal Health Solutions, Inc., Wayne, NJ
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists:
1. Describe the components and strategies available which can protect all compounding and administration personnel in handling Hazardous Drugs (HD).
2. Outline three major characteristics of a fully compliant HD compounding location / pharmacy / physical plant.
3. Describe the critical characteristics of a compliant HD drug storage plan.
Technicians:
1. Identify where HDs can be safely compounded.
2. Describe the major characteristics of a comprehensive HD cleaning process.
3. Describe the characteristics of a fully compliant personnel HD training program.
10:15-10:30 AM
Break and Networking
10:30-11:30 AM
Medical Marijuana - A Pharmacist's Role
Eric Hauser, RPh, President and CEO, Organic Remedies Inc., Enola, PA
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists:
1. Summarize the medical marijuana program as it relates to RI regulations.
2. Review a brief history of medicinal marijuana utilization
3. Review endocannabinoid system
4. Review therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana
5. Discuss role of the pharmacist as it relates to patient counseling
Technicians:
1. List various forms of medical marijuana
2. List therapeutic uses of medical marijuana
11:30 AM- 11:45 AM
RIPA Meeting
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch, and Networking
1:00-3:00 PM
Physical Assessment Skills for Pharmacists
Anita Jacobson, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston RI
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists:
1. Describe the process of setting the stage for physical assessment and the cardinal techniques/sequence of examination.
2. Perform a competent assessment of patient vital signs including pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
3. Properly auscultate heart and lung sounds using a stethoscope and be able to recognize normal and abnormal findings on clinical examination.
4. Perform a basic posterior pulmonary assessment using appropriate palpation and percussion techniques.
5. Perform an assessment of cranial nerve function and be able to recognize normal and abnormal findings.
6. Describe the format for proper documentation of physical exam findings in a patient’s medical record.
Technicians:
1. Assist in the process of setting the stage for physical assessment, including proper room set-up and patient preparation.
2. Identify opportunities for pharmacists to provide physical assessment services to patients who may be experiencing an adverse drug reaction or are in need of follow-up monitoring related to a disease state or therapeutic regimen.
3. Understand the terminology and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical records related to physical exam findings.
3:00 PM
Seminar Adjourns
