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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

 

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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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