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Henry A. Palmer CE Finale LIVE Event Friday, Dec 13, 2024

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The School of Pharmacy Henry A. Palmer CE Finale, named for beloved professor and mentor, Dr. Henry A. Palmer, is a continuing education program offered at the end of each calendar year. Held during December, the program helps pharmacists fulfill their last minute CE requirements. The program is typically not a single theme, but an ala carte program offering a variety of presentations covering contemporary issues in pharmacy practice/therapeutics. Pharmacists may enroll in one or more [up to 8] hours of continuing education.

The University of Connecticut

School of Pharmacy

Presents the

Henry A. Palmer C.E. FINALE 2024

Aged to Perfection: Pharmacist Strategies for Elder Care Excellence

A LIVE (both virtual and in-person) application and knowledge-based continuing education activity for practicing pharmacists in all settings

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Sheraton Hartford South, Rocky Hill, CT

For a full course description see the Henry A. Palmer CE Finale Brochure 2024

REGISTRATION

Handouts for CE Finale will be available the first week of December

HANDOUTS FOR CE FINALE (these will be uploaded as available)

LAW: Medical-Legal Considerations of Aging Patients for Pharmacists-1 slide per page and clickable links

Law: Seniors Self-Diagnosing and Treating: A Brave (and scary) New World-6 per page
Law: Seniors Self-Diagnosing and Treating: A Brave (and scary) New World-2 per page

Balancing Safety and Efficacy: Addressing Medication Dilemmas in Older Adults -6 per page
Balancing Safety and Efficacy: Addressing Medication Dilemmas in Older Adults -2 per page

Immunization: Our Best Shot – Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults-6 per page
Immunization: Our Best Shot – Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults–2 per page

Opioids: Impact of Palliative Care on Total Pain in the Older Adult-6 per page
Opioids: Impact of Palliative Care on Total Pain in the Older Adult–2 per page

Patient Safety: Cheers to the Beers: Unpacking the Latest Updates for Safer Prescribing-6 per page
Patient Safety: Cheers to the Beers: Unpacking the Latest Updates for Safer Prescribing-2 per page

Beyond Memory Loss: Mastering the Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia– 6 per page
Beyond Memory Loss: Mastering the Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia–2 per page

LAW: Call 1-800-Get-Cash Fast: Drug-Related Advertisements about Litigation-6 per page
LAW: Call 1-800-Get-Cash Fast: Drug-Related Advertisements about Litigation-2 per page

 

CE FINALE SCHEDULE/TOPICS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7:30-8:00 a.m. – Registration and Check-In/Sign-In

8:00-8:05 a.m. – Opening Remarks- Philip Hritcko, Dean, School of Pharmacy

8:05-8:10 a.m. – Operational Instructions-Jeannette Y. Wick, Dir. OPPD

 

8:10-9:10 a.m. – LAW: Medical-Legal Considerations of Aging Patients for Pharmacists
Jennifer A. Osowiecki, RPh, JD, Cox & Osowiecki, LLC, Hartford, CT

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
1. List at least three common medical-legal concerns associated with aging.

2. Identify what constitutes elderly abuse or neglect and describe whether the pharmacist has a reporting obligation.

3. Discuss the likelihood of polypharmacy and measures that pharmacists can employ to facilitate better medication management and compliance for elderly patients and their caregivers.

0009-0000-24-042-L03-P     (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

9:15-10:15 a.m. Law: Seniors Self-Diagnosing and Treating: A Brave (and scary) New World

Michael White, PharmD, FCCP, FCP, BOT Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT   

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Describe the reasons seniors are increasingly diagnosing and treating themselves with therapies
  2. Describe the legal and regulatory pathways that provide seniors access to therapies outside the drug supply chain
  3. Describe the ways that pharmacists can recommend dietary supplements that are free of adulterants and contaminants
  4. Describe the risks associated with self-treatment with dietary supplements, “peptides”, and counterfeit drugs

0009-0000-24-044-L03-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Knowledge-based)

10:20-11:20 a.m. – Balancing Safety and Efficacy: Addressing Medication Dilemmas in Older Adults

Christina Polomoff, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, FASCP, Population Health Clinical Pharmacist, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Analyze pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes associated with aging
  2. Identify opportunities for deprescribing and medication management
  3. Use evidence-based tools and strategies to optimize medication regimens, applying deprescribing frameworks and decision aids in real-world geriatric care

0009-0000-24-043-L01-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

11:25-12:25 p.m.  – Immunization: Our Best Shot – Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
1.      RECOGNIZE appropriate vaccine recommendations for the older adult population

2.      IDENTIFY potential barriers to vaccinations

3.      ANALYZE current methods used to improve vaccination rates

4.      DISCUSS ways to improve vaccine compliance in your patient population

0009-0000-24-047-L06-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

 

12:25-12:45 p.m. – BREAK-light snacks will be served.

12:45-1:45 p.m. – Opioids: Impact of Palliative Care on Total Pain in the Older Adult

Megan Mitchell, PharmD, MS, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Pain Management and Palliative Care, University of Connecticut Healthcare, Farmington, CT         

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Describe Palliative Care and its importance in the healthcare system today
  2. Define the concept of “total pain” and the importance of whole person care in pain and symptom management
  3. Recognize the physiologic changes that occur with aging and how those impact pain and symptom management
  4. Determine the role of the pharmacist in total pain management in the older adult

0009-0000-24-046-L08-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

1:50-2:50 p.m.  –Patient Safety: Cheers to the Beers: Unpacking the Latest Updates for Safer Prescribing
Kelsey Giara, PharmD, Freelance Medical Writer, Pelham, NH

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Review the role of the Beers Criteria in reducing potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use and enhancing patient safety in older adults
  2. Identify recent updates to the Beers Criteria and their implications for medication management in geriatric care
  3. Apply the updated Beers Criteria to real-world scenarios, optimizing medication selection and minimizing risks in older adult

0009-0000-24-045-L05-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour (application-based)

2:55-3:55 p.m.  – Beyond Memory Loss: Mastering the Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, Assistant Clinical Professor, UConn School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Identify clinical characteristics of the behavioral symptoms of dementia (BSD) including agitation, psychosis, and sleep disturbances
  2. Discuss medications currently used in the management of BSD along with emerging pharmacologic therapy options
  3. Determine the most appropriate pharmacologic treatment option for a patient with behavioral symptoms of dementia based on patient-specific factors

0009-0000-24-048-L01-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

4:00-5:00 p.m. –LAW: Call 1-800-Get-Cash Fast: Drug-Related Advertisements about Litigation
Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, Director Office of Professional Pharmacy Development, UConn School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:
  1. Explain common terminology associated with commercials targeting older Americans
  2. Describe legal processes associated with lawsuits generated against companies that make products alleged to cause harm
  3. Discuss generalities in potential lawsuits associated with media promotion campaigns
  4. Identify areas where no information is available to provide good, valid answers for patients who ask questions

0009-0000-24-049-L03-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

 

CE FINALE ENCORE WEBINARS AVAILABLE

If you find you cannot make it to our LIVE EVENT on Friday, December 13th, you can participate in our ENCORE LIVE WEBINARS that will be streamed on the following dates:

  • Monday, December 16, 12:00 (Noon) – 1:00 pm – Seniors Self-Diagnosing and Treating: A Brave (and scary) New World
  • Monday, December 16, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Patient Safety: Cheers to the Beers: Unpacking the Latest Updates for Safer Prescribing
  • Monday, December 16, 8:10 pm – 9:10 pm –  Immunization:  Our Best Shot – Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults
  • Tuesday, December 17, 12:00 (Noon) – 1:00 pm – Opioids: Impact of Palliative Care on Total Pain in the Older Adult
  • Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm – LAW: Call 1-800-Get-Cash Fast: Drug-Related Advertisements about Litigation
  • Wednesday, December 18, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Beyond Memory Loss: Mastering the Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia

Registration Information

Online: https://ce.pharmacy.uconn.edu/henry-a-palmer-ce-finale/

A continuous class schedule format will be used.  This format does not include breaks but does include a 20 minute lunch period.

Refunds and Cancellations:  The registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, is refundable for those who cancel their registration three (3) days prior to the program (by December 10) After that time, no refund is available.

Location: The Henry A. Palmer C.E. Finale will be held both virtually or in-person. You must sign in to the Webex link at the designated time using the link in your confirmation email if you decide to participate virtually.

Continuing Education Units

    Logo for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

    The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of Credit will be awarded at CE Finale based on full sessions attended and completed online evaluations.  Pharmacists can earn up to 8 contact hours (0.80 CEU) three of which are Law credits, and one is an Immunization credit, one is a Patient Safety credit and one is an Opioid credit.

    Please Note:  Pharmacists who wish to receive credit for the presentations MUST ACCURATELY complete the registration and online evaluations within 45 days of the live program (January 27, 2025).  Participants are accountable for their own continuing education requirements for license renewal and are required to follow up with joanne.nault@uconn.edu to resolve a discrepancy in a timely manner. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CPE MONITOR PROFILE within 3 days of submission to assure that your credits have been properly uploaded.  Requests for exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may result in denial of credit.

    Activity Support:  There is no funding for this program.

     

     

    Law: Off-Label Drug Use and The Pharmacist’s Role

    About this Course

    This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.

     

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to:

    ·       Differentiate critical state and federal personnel law
    ·       Explain common personnel laws and issues with their implementation
    ·       List pharmacy-related laws most likely to be violated
    ·       Identify ways to improve adherence to laws

    Release and Expiration Dates

    Released:  December 21, 2021
    Expires:  December 17, 2024

    Course Fee

    $15 Pharmacist

    ACPE UAN

    0009-0000-21-055-H03-P

    Session Code

    21RW55-JXT85

    Accreditation Hours

    1.0 hours of CE

    Additional Information

     

    How to Complete Evaluation:  When you are ready to submit quiz answers, go to the BLUE take test/evaluation button.

    Accreditation Statement

    The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

    Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are eligible to participate in this application-based activity and will receive up to 1.0 CE Hours (or 0.1 CEUs)  for completing the activity ACPE UAN 0009-0000-21-055-H03-P, passing the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and completing an online evaluation. Statements of credit are available via the CPE Monitor online system and your participation will be recorded with CPE Monitor within 72 hours of submission.

    Grant Funding

    There is no grant funding for this activity.

    Faculty

    Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
    Asst. Director OPPD
    University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
    Storrs, CT

    Faculty Disclosure

    In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

    • Jeannette  Wick has no relationships with ineligible companies

    Disclaimer

    The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

    CONTENT

    POST TEST

    1. How do federal and state law compare?
    A. Most states use a model that mimics federal system
    B. State law trumps any federal law in explicit conflict
    C. The law that affords the fewest rights always prevails

    2. An employee believes she has a discrimination case against her employer. She does her research and learns she is unlikely to win. What type of discrimination has she alleged?
    A. Retaliation
    B. Color
    C. Race

    3. Why is the OSHA “look-back” period important once a pharmacy is cited for a violation?
    A. Repeat citations for the same violation during the next five years can cost up to $70,000 each
    B. OSHA can fine employers if employees allege violations in previous five years without proof
    C. Should an employee death or injury occur within five years, OSHA will shutter the business.

    4. Which of the following questions can reduce risk and increase employee satisfaction in your workplace when an employee files a complaint or grievance?
    A. Did you complain about this at your last job?
    B. What exactly is your problem?
    C. What relief are you seeking?

    5. What can an employer use as an affirmative defense if an employee files a discrimination complaint?
    A. Demonstrate the plaintiff’s performance was better than other employees’
    B. Provide detailed records of complaint filed by clients/patients/customers
    C. Show documentation that the plaintiff was an acceptable team player

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