About this Course
This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist 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 |
Release and Expiration Dates
Released: December 13, 2024
Expires: December 13, 2027
Course Fee
$17 Pharmacist
ACPE UAN
0009-0000-24-047-H06-P
Session Code
24RW47-FXY23
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. Don't forget to use the session code above, or that was sent to you in your confirmation email NOT the one on the presentation!
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 0009-0000-24-047-H06-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
Jack Vinciguerra, PharmD
Express Scripts
St Louis, MO
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.
- Dr. Vinciguerra has no financial 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
Handouts
Post Test
Immunization: Our Best Shot - Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults
After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to
• Recognize appropriate vaccine recommendations for the older adult population
• Identify potential barriers to vaccinations
• Analyze current methods used to improve vaccination rates
• Discuss ways to improve vaccine compliance in your patient population
1. How many vaccines does the CDC strongly recommend for older adults?
a. Just two: influenza and COVID
b. Three: influenza, COVID, and RSV
c. Six-ish!!! (It depends)
2. New patient, ES, age 60, has recently moved to Connecticut from Ontario, Canada. The patient reports receiving Zostavax 1 month ago. Which of the following recommendations regarding the administration of Shingrix is correct?
a. Shingrix is contraindicated in those who have received Zostavax.
b. It is recommended to administer the Shingrix vaccine immediately.
c. It is recommended to wait at least 8 weeks after receiving Zostavax.
3. Which of the following situations might act as a barrier to vaccine uptake in older adults?
a. The nearest pharmacy and healthcare facilities are miles away and not on a bus route.
b. Other people at the senior center have had COVID, the flu, or shingles recently and been quite ill.
c. Pharmacy staff asks pleasantly and often if they might be ready to be vaccinated.
4. Which of the following is an example of a contextual influence as defined by the Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants Matrix?
a. Personal experience with vaccinations
b. Communication and media environment
c. Mode of vaccine administration
5. Which of these programs is a federal program that uses digital outreach, television, print, and radio to decrease vaccine hesitancy among older adults?
a. Risk Less, Do More
b. It’s a Sure Shot
c. No Shot in the Dark
6. You’re monitoring vaccine uptake in your community and it is alarmingly low. You decide to use the S-H-A-R-E method of encouraging vaccine uptake. What does the R stand for?
a. Remind patients that getting a vaccine-preventable disease is costly
b. Remind patients that vaccines protect them and their loved ones
c. Remind patients that you have the vaccines they need in stock
Share the tailored reasons why the recommended vaccine is right for the patient
Highlight positive experiences with vaccines (anecdotal or in practice) to strengthen confidence
Address patient questions and concerns about the vaccine
Remind patients that vaccines protect them and their loved ones
Explain the potential costs of getting the disease
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