2021 RI Pharmacists Association Kimberly McDonough FALL Seminar (In person event w/virtual option) - Live Contact Hours (0.5 CEU) October 19, 2021

*Registration is Open for the Live, in-person, RIPA Fall Seminar!*

Click here to register for the seminar:

Exhibitor Opportunities click here:

https://ripharmacists.wildapricot.org/event-4504544

The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association
is excited to announce the 
Annual 2021 Kimberly McDonough Fall Seminar

is going... LIVE!

*Virtual option also available*

Link for virtual: TBD

Tuesday October 19th 2021

8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Radisson Hotel

2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

It's almost here!  Join us for great continuing education and networking as we hold the first ever RIPA Virtual Seminar!

In order to receive complimentary registration for pharmacist members, registration and membership dues must be received by October 19th.

Not a member?? We are very thankful for our Pharmacists efforts during COVID19 and are offering 20% off membership until December 31st 2021 to say thanks!

Use code 20%CV19 during  checkout.

Are you a pharmacist or technician in need of continuing education?  Register today for the RIPA Kimberly McDonough Spring Seminar (Hosted in the Fall)!  This is a locally sponsored educational event that will give you a chance to get last minute LIVE CE and network with colleagues and friends. This 5 CREDIT program includes law & immunization credits to satisfy most state requirements.             

"The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  

This is a knowledge and application-based educational activity. 

Pharmacists can receive up to 5.0 contact hours (0.50 ceus).

 

AGENDA:

7:30-8:30am Welcome, Coffee and Networking

8:30-9:30am  "Medicare Current Topics 2021 and Beyond" (LAW)

CDR, Kelly Valente PharmD, BCACP, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Pharmacist:

1. Describe key federal policy changes for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

2. Discuss how beneficiaries shop for drug coverage in Medicare Plan Finder. 

3. Explain the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) current priorities, initiatives, and recent programmatic updates.

Technician:

1. Describe key federal policy changes for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

2. Discuss how beneficiaries shop for drug coverage in Medicare Plan Finder. 

3. Explain the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) current priorities, initiatives, and recent programmatic updates.

9:30-10:30am. "Pandemic and Rise of the Pharmacy" (Immunization)

James McDonald, MD, Rhode Island Department of Health

Pharmacist:

1. Explain the past impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Rhode Island.

2. Describe our present situation in Rhode Island including vaccine strategy and case outcomes.

3. Explain future threats, variants, immunization efficacy, and opportunities regarding the pandemic in Rhode Island.

Technician:

1. Explain the past impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Rhode Island.

2. Describe our present situation in Rhode Island including vaccine strategy and case outcomes.

3. Explain future threats, variants, immunization efficacy, and opportunities regarding the pandemic in Rhode Island.

10:30-11am BREAK, Exhibitor showcase

11am-12pm "Polypharmacy: Just Say No"

Stacey Ranucci BSPharm, BCGP, CDCES and Alex Gianfrancesco PharmD, RIPCPC/Integra

Pharmacist:

1. Evaluate the impact of polypharmacy on patient outcomes and costs associated with inappropriate prescribing.

2. Review the benefit of implementing an interdisciplinary polypharmacy service in a primary care setting.

3. Discuss the strategies utilized within the pilot study conducted within the Integra ACO.

4. Discuss future implementation strategies for sustained pharmacist led polypharmacy services. 

Technician:

1. Describe the term polypharmacy.

2. Evaluate the costs associated with taking multiple medications.

3. Identify the benefit of having a pharmacy team support patients on a polypharmacy service.

12-1pm LUNCH, Exhibitor showcase

1-2pm "The Role of the Pharmacist in a Team-Based Approach to Remote Patient Monitoring"

Joe Bizier PharmD, BCACP and Megan Scalia PharmD, Coastal Medical Inc.

Pharmacist:

1. Identify disease states which may benefit from a remote patient monitoring program.

2. Interpret patient-reported home monitoring values and develop plans for modification to treatment regimens.

3. Explain how to present remote patient monitoring programs to key stakeholders within your organization as a means to improve patient care outcomes. 

Technician:

1. Identify disease states which may benefit from a remote patient monitoring program.

2. Explain the process for patients to report their home monitoring values to the pharmacy team. 

3. Identify the benefit of having a pharmacy team support patients on a remote monitoring program. 

2-3pm  "Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy"

M.Ross Casey PharmD and Leslie Pires PharmD, MS, Kent Hospital/Care New England

Pharmacist:

1. Differentiate between specialty versus non specialty medications.

2. Explain the specialty pharmacy integrated care model.

3. Summarize specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.

4. Explain the educational requirements to work in specialty pharmacy.

Technician:

1. Differentiate between specialty versus non specialty medications.

2. Explain the specialty pharmacy integrated care model.

3. Summarize specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.

CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION INFORMATION

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This is a knowledge and application-based educational activity. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will receive 5.0 contact hours (0.50 ceus) for the educational activity. ACPE Universal Activity Numbers (UAN):  

"Medicare Current Topics 2021 and Beyond" 1.0 contact hour (0.10 ceus) 

Pharmacy Law

0060-9999-21-030-L03-P (pharmacists) 

0060-9999-21-030-L03-T (technicians) 

"Pandemic and Rise of the Pharmacy" 1.0 contact hour (0.10 ceus) Immunization 

0060-9999-21-031-L06-P (pharmacists)

0060-9999-21-031-L06-T (technicians)

"Polypharmacy: Just Say No" 1.0 contact hour (0.10 ceus) Patient Safety 

0060-9999-21-032-L05-P (pharmacists)

0060-9999-21-032-L04-T (technicians)

"The Role of the Pharmacist in a Team-Based Approach to Remote Patient Monitoring" 1.0 contact hour (0.10 ceus) 

0060-9999-21-033-L04-P (pharmacists) 

0060-9999-21-033-L04-T (technicians)

"Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy" 1.0 contact hour (0.10 ceus) 

0060-9999-21-034-L04-P (pharmacists)

0060-9999-21-034-L04-T (technicians)

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING CE: Participants must login to the URI Continuing Professional Development Learning Management System at https://www.uripharmacycpd.org/ to complete evaluations and report ce participant data within 60 days following the live activity. Access codes will be given at the conclusion of the learning activity; learners must be present for the full session to receive the online evaluation access code and receive credit. Upon successful completion of the online program evaluation, cpe participant data will be automatically uploaded to the CPE Monitor and posted to the participant’s account within 72 hours.  Participants should verify their CE data was successfully transmitted to the CPE Monitor at mycpemonitor.net.