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Continuing Education Agenda
Friday, October 2
Hands-On Chemotherapy Workshop
12:30pm - 2:00pm
This presentation will explore the different types of chemotherapy and drugs used to treat different types of cancer. Attendees will learn the safe handling practices in storing, preparing and delivering the chemo agents to the patients and the recommended dosing for the most commonly used chemo agents.
Legislative Update
Bryce Docherty, CSHP Legislative Advocate
Virginia Herold, Board of Pharmacy Executive Officer
2:00pm - 3:30pm
This presentation will provide an update on the current legislative and regulatory issues in the profession of pharmacy.
Contemporary Issues in the Management of Hypertension
Sian Carr-Lopez, PharmD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This program will summarize the highlights from the 2009 American Society of Hypertension meeting including a challenge to diuretic-based combination therapy, a discussion of ACE I + ARB combination therapy, a synopsis of a new antihypertensive agent and a fascinating look at innovative surgical-based strategies to control high blood pressure.
Developing a Protocol for Submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Barbara Bigby, ALM, CIP
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This program will provide suggestions for writing a protocol that can easily be converted into an application to the IRB. It will also include the specifics of the IRB review, including research purpose, background, subject population, procedures, and other information needed to assess the relative risks and benefits of the proposed project
Diversity in the Workplace
Sharon Youmans, PharmD, MPH
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Today's workforce is comprised of individuals from different cultures and life experiences which brings many rewards and challenges. Attendees of this program will learn to identify strategies for developing and implementing activities that will enhance diversity in their work places.
Finance and Budgeting for New Practitioners and New Managers
Dilip Sedani, RPh, MBA
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Why is finance important? How can financial information effectively be used to develop forecasts and budgets? This lecture will provide a basic understanding of financial terminology and how it can effectively be used to communicate with finance associates in your organization.
Pharmacotherapy of Pain Management in the Acute Care: A Focus on the Use of Opioids and Adjunctive Agents for Optimal In-patient Acute Pain Management and the Role of the Pharmacist in Acute Care Pain Management
John Engelbert, PharmD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This presentation will focus on the importance of acute care pain management in acute care and how to overcome barriers. It will review differences between opioid analgesic with regards to onset, duration, and side effect profile, and demonstrate how to apply in clinical situations. It will also highlight the importance of taking an adequate drug history to determine optimal pain management regimen that maximizes pain control and minimizes adverse drug reactions. Lastly, it will provide an overview of the role of adjunctive non opioid medications in acute pain management.
Prepare for a CDPH Medication Error Reduction Plan Survey (MERP)
Kathleen Vosberg, RPh
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This presentation will discuss the experience so far with the new Medication Error Re-education Plan (MERP) licensure survey by the California Department of Public Health. The presentation will be based on lessons learned from acute care hospitals, and is designed to assist Pharmacy Management in preparing for their own MERP licensure visit.
An Overview of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Programs
Katie Pitcher, PharmD
Linda Reynolds, PharmD
3:30pm - 4:30pm
The criteria for the Medication Therapy Management Programs set forth by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discussed, highlighting the new program requirements for 2010. Attendees will learn about two health-plan sponsored MTM programs in California, including the role of the pharmacist and the outcomes of the MTM program.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
Linda Awdishu, PharmD, MAS
3:30pm - 5:30pm
This lecture will review the general drug dosing principles used in the setting of acute kidney injury and continuous renal replacement therapies. A discussion on the technical aspects of continuous renal replacement therapies as they relate to drug dosing will also be included.
Management and Leadership Skills for First-Time Managers: What to Do and What NOT to Do!
Anthony Morreale, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
3:30pm - 5:30pm
This program will review the key skill sets required to be a successful new manager or supervisor. Common mistakes and pitfalls will be discussed and dissected. Qualities and activities that make a good leader will be highlighted.
The Pharmacist's Role in Asthma Therapy: Tips, Tools, and Expected Outcomes
Providence Morris, PharmD
3:30pm - 4:30pm
This presentation will include a review of the pathophysiology of asthma, recent studies of asthma therapy, education, and tools used in asthma treatment, and starting up a new clinic.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Curbing Antibiotic Abuse
Charles James, PharmD
4:30pm - 5:30pm
This presentation will review the antimicrobial stewardship program goals in the hospital setting and the new evidence-based WSA guidelines for developing programs to enhance ASP in hospitals.
Pharmacy Programs to Improve HEDIS Measures
Sheta Ara, PharmD
Lucinda Chan, PharmD
Diem Huynh, PharmD
Queenie Liu, PharmD
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pharmacy related HEDIS measures will be discussed. Attendees will learn how managed care organizations target, design, implement, and evaluate clinical programs designed to address HEDIS measures. The role of the managed care pharmacist in various clinical programs will be discussed.
Saturday, October 3
Infectious Diseases in Solid Organ Transplantation
Robert Huang, MD
8:00am - 9:00am
This presentation will review the latest information on the treatment of the mostly encountered infectious diseases in solid organ transplant recipients.
Insulin Workshop
Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE
8:00am - 9:30am
This workshop will provide pharmacists and technicians with an overview on insulin use and hands-on experience with insulin delivery devices (vials, syringes, and various insulin pens) allowing them to recommend individuals insulin delivery devices and provide counseling for patients with diabetes.
Pharmacokinetics for New Practitioners
Brookie Best, PharmD, MAS
8:00am - 9:00am
This lecture will review key pharmacokinetic concepts and equations, and apply therapeutic drug monitoring principles to routinely monitored drugs that new practitioners are likely to encounter.
Update on Breast Cancer
Barbara Parker, MD
8:00am - 9:00am
This lecture will explore the diagnosis and staging, surgical and chemotherapeutic treatment options and the role of hormonal therapy in breast cancer.
Update on Restless Legs Syndrome
Jack Chen, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CGP
8:00am - 9:00am
This lecture will discuss the clinical features, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of restless leg syndrome (RLS). The role of various pharmacologic treatments for RLS, including dopaminergic agents, opioids, antiepileptics, benzodiazepines, and iron supplements will also be discussed.
Updates in Psychiatric Drugs
Jonathan Lacro, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, BCPS, BCPP
8:00am - 9:00am
This presentation will provide an update on recent advances and controversies of medications prescribed in the management of psychiatric disorders.
Current Indications for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
James Mason, MD
9:00am - 10:00am
This course will offer a review the present indications to perform BMT as well as the various BMT moalities, i.e. autologous v allogeneic, alative v reduced intensity and finally alternative donor transplants.
Psychotropic Drugs During Lactation
Philip Anderson, PharmD, FASHP
9:00am - 10:00am
This lecture will review available information on the use of psychotropic drugs during breastfeeding. Optimal patient and medication management strategies will be discussed.
The Acute Management of a Stroke Patient
Mary Kalafut, MD
9:00am - 10:00am
The management of an acute stroke patient in a hospital setting will be explored.
The Sepsis Syndrome Revisited
Jeremiah Duby, PharmD, BCPS
9:00am - 10:00am
This presentation will review the latest information on diagnosis and treatment of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS).
What's New in Antiretroviral Therapy
Craig Ballard, PharmD
9:00am - 10:00am
This presentation will provide an overview on the recently FDA approved HIV medications and their place in the treatment of HIV.
Congestive Heart Failure 2009: The Tried and True; the New and the Future
David Shaw, MD, MBA, FACP, FACC
10:00am - 11:00am
This lecture will review recent developments in the management of congestive heart failure, including new uses of old drugs, new drugs, and drugs on the horizon.
Disaster Preparedness in Hospital Pharmacy
Craig Steinberg, PharmD
10:00am - 11:00am
This presentation will review the role hospital pharmacists play in the event of a disaster.
Oncology: Update on New Therapies and Advances in Cancer Treatment
Andrea Iannucci, PharmD, BCOP
10:00am - 11:00am
Attendees will be provided with general information about new therapies for cancer treatment and will gain insight into the potential impact of new therapies and treatment strategies on clinical outcomes in cancer care.
Treatment of Adult and Childhood ADHD
Julie Dopheid, PharmD, BCPP
10:00am - 11:00am
The speaker will highlight recent findings on the differential diagnosis, of ADHD. In addition, she will compare treatment options and provide monitoring and counseling recommendations for patients with ADHD and their families.
Update on Sexually Transmitted Infections
Davey Smith, MD
10:00am - 11:00am
This presentation will review the most current information on the treatment of commonly encountered sexually transmitted infections.
Improve your PowerPoint® Presentation
Rodney Gedey, PharmD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Many PowerPoint® slides present too much information for the audience to absorb. This discussion will demonstrate how to improve the transfer of information in the presentation to the learner. Attendees will learn evidence-based multimedia communication techniques that can reduce information overload in PowerPoint presentations to encourage effective learning.
OBEY! The Ins and Outs of Compliance for the Health-System Pharmacist
Kenneth Schell, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP
2:30pm - 3:30pm
With the changes in corporate oversight and regulatory scrutiny, health-system pharmacists must be aware of much more than just drug interactions or the latest interactive software for detecting IC incompatibilities. The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 introduced major changes to the regulations of corporate governance and financial practice. The DRA of 2003 and USP 797 have impacted health care to a significant degree. Participants will understand the importance of a robust compliance program and the elements that drive regulatory compliance in today's health care environment.
Review of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Rick Sylvies, PharmD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This presentation will provide participants with a review of systems of measurement, percent and ratio strengths, specific gravity, selected clinical/dosage calculations, parenteral nutrition calculations and dilution and alligation calculations.
The Joint Commission Update
Darryl Rich, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, Surveyor, The Joint Commission
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Medication management continues to be the top "Priority Focus Area" where "Requirements for Improvement (RFI)" have been scored on surveys in 2008. Media events of serious medication errors continue to occur. The key factor for this increase is the lack of implementation of the organization's own policies by medical staff and hospital staff. The top medication management standards and the top medication-related national patient safety goals that were most scored non-compliant on 2008 surveys will be discussed, along with the reasons why and examples of how to achieve compliance. In addition, revised requirements of the medication-management standards for 2009 and 2010, including changes resulting from the Standards Improvement Initiative, and new elements of performance related to the Medicare Conditions of Participation, will be discussed. Also, the new National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) requirements for 2009 will be discussed, as will compliance issues with the new National Patient Safety Goal on Anticoagulation Management, and other National Patient Safety Goals. Finally, the 2010 revisions to the National Patient Safety Goals will be presented.
Update of Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
Paul Pockros, MD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Update on the algorithm for a therapeutic approach to treatment of HBV using new drugs.
Who Wins? Addressing the Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance in Healthcare
Beata Rivard, PharmD
2:30pm - 3:30pm
This lecture will cover the epidemiology of antibiotic resistant organisms and review treatment options for these difficult to treat infections. A short review of investigational antibiotics will also be conducted.
Creating a Great Place to Work
Cathrine Misquitta, PharmD
Virginia White, PharmD, FCSHP
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Attendees will learn how improving organizational climate can improve productivity in their pharmacy departments. This interactive and introspective session will focus on effective delegation, recognition, feedback, and teamwork.
Prevention and Treatment of Cancer-associated Thrombosis: Improving Patient Outcomes
Ann Wittkowsky, PharmD, CACP, FASHP, FCCP
3:30pm - 4:30pm
This activity will focus on preventing and managing cancer-associated thrombosis. Using patient case examples, the faculty will engage participants in the clinical decision-making process involved when assessing a patient's risk of venous thromboembolism, selecting preventative therapy, and then-after the prophylaxis fails-choosing a treatment regimen.
What's New for BPH?
Alex Dominguez, PharmD, BCPS
3:30pm - 4:30pm
This presentation will review BPH and the new treatment options recently available. An overview of BPH pathophysiology and assessment tools will be presented. Treatment options including pharmacological therapy will be discussed. Current literature including the results of recent trials will be reviewed.
You Should Have Never Done That: A Review of Pharmacy Law and Regulations
Kenneth Schell, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Review of recent changes in pharmacy law and issues to be aware of in pharmacy practice.
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: the Pharmacist's Role in Decision Making and Management
Joanna Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Faculty will highlight the decision-making process used when assessing a patient for developing CINV, choosing preventative therapy, and if necessary, managing treatment when prevention fails. Through participation in the decision-making process, attendees will learn about common challenges and resources available to health-system pharmacists providing supportive care for patients with CINV.
Incorporating Criteria-Based Feedback into Summative Evaluations
Rodney Gedey, PharmD
4:30pm - 5:30pm
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate how to effectively give verbal and written feedback. Attendees will learn the purpose of feedback, conditions needed for the learner to benefit from feedback and decide when criteria-based feedback is appropriate. A four-step process of incorporating criteria-based feedback into a summative evaluation will be presented.
I Need an ED Pharmacist STAT!
Maria Rudis, PharmD, ABAT, FCCM
4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Emergency Department (ED) is a unique environment that is characterized by being fast-paced, high stress, high patient volume area with an unpredictable mix of critically ill and injured and ambulatory patients. The ED is emerging as an exciting and ideal environment for pharmacy practice with multiple opportunities to optimize the process and quality of care, reduce medical errors and reduce costs. We as a profession however are struggling to meet the high demand and answer the call of "I need an ED Pharmacists STAT!" This presentation aims to discuss the multiplicity of roles that an ED Pharmacy Team can fulfill and provides strategies for service implementation and cost-justification.
Medical Outreach - Mission Possible
Ashley Dalton, PharmD
Ashley Feist, PharmD, BCPS
4:30pm - 5:30pm
This presentation will describe strategies for the set up of a temporary dispensary for a medical mission; describe various types of humanitarian trips available to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and much more.
Updates in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Rene Endow-Eyer, PharmD, BCPP
4:30pm - 5:30pm
The risk factors for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the latest treatment options for PTSD will be discussed.
Sunday, October 4
Current Trends in Febrile Neutropenia Treatment
Randy Taplitz, MD
8:00am - 9:00am
This presentation will describe risk factors associated with febrile neutropenia and will review the recent changes in its treatment guidelines.
Epilepsy & Seizures: the Basics, New Medications & Treatment Options
Kimberly Tallian, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, FCSHP
8:00am - 9:00am
This presentation will provide an update of recently approved antiepileptic drugs and their place in therapy.
New Antithrombotic Agents: What Does the Future Hold?
Ann Wittkowsky, PharmD, CACP, FASHP, FCCP
8:00am - 9:00am
A number of new antithrombotic agents are on the horizon which will change the manner in which venous and arterial thrombosis are prevented and treated. This program will summarize currently available phase III date regarding the 3 agents which are closest to FDA approval and review critical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics about these agents.
Quality: What is it, How Do We Know We Have it, and How Do We Maintain it?
Frank Saya, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP
8:00am - 9:00am
Maintaining a state of perpetual regulatory readiness under today's alphabet soup of agencies is a daunting challenge. BOP, CDPH, TJC, CMS, USP all require today's Pharmacy Directors and Managers to be intimately aware of their quality requirements. This presentation will provide participants with practical steps to take to develop and maintain the quality of their pharmacy program.
Treating Diabetes in HIV Patients
Jerika Lam, PharmD
8:00am - 9:00am
This presentation will review HIV medications affecting diabetes management and its inherent complications including drug interactions.
Enhancing Male Fertility
Donna Keefe, LAC
9:00am - 10:00am
Chinese medicine has a long and rich history that emphasizes male fertility. This discussion will explore options using an integrative eastern and western medical approach to enhancing male fertility.
Infection Prevention: Legislative Mandates 2009
Francesca Torriani, MD
9:00am - 10:00am
This presentation will review new Healthcare Association Infections (HAI's) legislative mandates including MRSA surveillance, VRE bacteremia, and c. difficile cases.
Thinking Outside the Box...the Black Box
Harminder Sikand, PharmD
9:00am - 10:00am
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
Kirsten Hansen, MPP
Gary Tedeschi, PhD
9:00am - 10:00am
Helping tobacco users quit is the single most effective strategy to improve and lengthen patients' lives, and just advising patients to quit can actually double the chancethey will try. Join us to learn about a 30-second intervention that can help save your patients lives.
Update in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia
Robert Mowers, PharmD, BCPS
9:00am-10:00am
The purpose of this program is to provide education regarding the management of hypercholesterolemia with specific attention to mixed dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. Recent data on fenofibrate and diabetes related amputation will also be briefly reviewed.
USP Chapter <797> & Pharmacy Board Update
Roger Klotz, PharmD
9:00am - 10:00am
This presentation will review the reasons for practitioners to address the latest USP Chapter <797> standards as well as detailing the revised standards that must be addressed.
Automation and Informatics
Armen Simonian, PharmD, FCSHP
10:00am - 11:00am
Pharmacy Informatics is a newly recognized specialty within the practice of pharmacy. The program will provide an overview of the use of computers in pharmacy and then focus on the top healthcare informatics initiatives that impact the medication use process. The role of the technician will be explored using an example of an automated dispensing cabinet specialist job description.
Glycosylated Hemoglobin: How Low Should You Go?
Robert Lipsy, PharmD, BCPS
10:00am - 11:00am
The program will focus on the latest findings on the risks and benefits of lowering glycosylated hemoglobin to 7% and below. Participants will be better able to establish appropriate goals for their patient populations. A link between insulin use, hypoglycemia and cardiovascular disease will be explored.
Medication Errors: New Concerns in an Area of Growing Liability
Fred Weissman, PharmD, JD
10:00am - 11:00am
Over the last several years there has been growing concerns regarding the high incidence of patient medication errors. Those concerns have promoted a variety of federal and state laws, and greater scrutiny by the public, politicians, attorneys, and agencies that investigate and attempt to institute standards to lessen medication errors attributable to health care providers. At the same time, patient medication errors that do occur have increased and have altered the ways that plaintiff attorneys attempt to achieve high awards for their harmed clients and further attempt to bring some of these cases into the arena of criminal actions.
Minimizing Anticholingeric Side Effects in the Elderly
Peter Kwok, PharmD
10:00am - 11:00am
PharmGenED: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice
Grace Kuo, PharmD, MPH
Joseph Ma, PharmD
10:00am - 12:00pm
The objective of the proposed program is to increase awareness about pharmacogenomics, including laboratory tests and the implications of using the tests. Participants will learn to apply evidence-based pharmacogenomics information using case studies.
Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
Mary Gutierrez, PharmD, BCPP
Glen Stimmel, PharmD, BCPP
10:00am - 12:00pm
Review the common sexual dysfunction in men and women, and factors that can affect sexual functioning. Discuss the available treatments for sexual dysfunction.
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