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Information Technology in Pharmacy: Advancement versus Replacement 2018 Legislative Day and Health Fair Event a Hit USF Student Receives Prestigious Terry Gubbins Award
FPA 128th Annual Meeting & Convention
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FPA Calendar 2018
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21-22 FPA Clinical Conference Tampa
For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com Events calendar subject to change CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours’ LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours’ general education needed every license renewal period. There is a new 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2019 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to renew their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2018. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.pharmview.com
The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer-reviewed journal which serves as a medium through which the Florida Pharmacy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.
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CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — Tamekia Bennett (850) 906-9333 UF — Kristin Weitzel (352) 273-5114 FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300 DISCLAIMER Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association is engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use. 4 |
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The President’s Viewpoint SUZY WISE, PHARMD/MBA CPH
Florida Legislators Discussing Many Changes to Pharmacy Profession
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s you know, the decisions made each year during the legislative session shape how we practice pharmacy and care for our patients. This year there are many pieces of proposed legislation that could have tremendous impact on the profession of pharmacy. Some of these bills are outlined below: Remote Dispensing in Technician-only Pharmacies HB679/SB848 This legislation would create a new pharmacy permit for technician-only pharmacies that are remotely supervised by a pharmacist in an off-site location. A pharmacy manager would be permitted to supervise up to three pharmacies; one on-site and two remote locations. The current legislation would only require that the remote pharmacy be at least 10 miles from an existing pharmacy. The Florida Pharmacy Association opposes this legislation based on our concerns for patient safety. Medication errors are the largest contributor of expenses and negative outcomes in healthcare today. Remote dispensing, as it is currently proposed, fragments the patient, pharmacist and physician relationship. Test and Treat for Influenza and Strep HB431/SB524 These bills would allow pharmacists who are certified in Point-of-Care Testing to test and provide treatment for influenza and strep. Under a physician protocol, pharmacists would be able to complete rapid influenza and strep tests. For patients who test positive, the protocol would allow the pharmacist to
dispense the appropriate treatment. The Florida Pharmacy Association supports this legislation. Pharmacist Collaborative Practice HB689/SB914 This legislation would allow consultant pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice agreements with physicians. These agreements would allow pharmacists to work hand in hand with physicians to initiate, modify and discontinue medication therapy within the scope of the agreement. The Florida Pharmacy Association supports this legislation. Pharmacy Benefits Managers HB351/SB1494 This legislation would require PBMs to register with the state and enforce rules related to MAC pricing. It would also create greater transparency in PBM practices. The Florida Pharmacy Association supports this legislation. Patient’s Choice of Providers HB143/SB714 This legislation would provide patients the ability to choose their healthcare providers including physicians, pharmacists and pharmacies. The Florida Pharmacy Association supports this legislation.
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2017-18 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work diligently all year long on behalf of our members.
Scott Tomerlin....................................................................................................Board Chair Suzanne Wise...............................................................................................FPA President Ashley Huff.................................................................................................... FPA Treasurer Angela Garcia............................................................................................President-Elect David Mackarey........................................................................Speaker of the House Jeanette Connelly.......................................................Vice Speaker of the House Charzetta James.................................................................................. FSHP President Joyanna Wright................................................................................... Region 1 Director Neil Barnett............................................................................................Region 2 Director Dean Pedalino.......................................................................................Region 3 Director Linda Lazuka.........................................................................................Region 4 Director Melissa Ruble........................................................................................Region 5 Director Luther Laite IV.....................................................................................Region 6 Director Paul Delisser.......................................................................................... Region 7 Director Humberto Martinez..........................................................................Region 8 Director Mitchell Fingerhut.............................................................................Region 9 Director
Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Treasurer...............................Don Bergemann, don.bergemann@verizon.net Secretary................................................................... Stuart Ulrich, stuarx@aol.com Member.............................. Rebecca Poston, Rebecca.Poston@flhealth.gov Member.................................................Patricia Nguebo, notablep@hotmail.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu
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Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION
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Jackson’s Fab 5 List of FPA Member Services
e blinked our eyes and discovered that the year 2017 ended, and we are now in the first month of 2018. It is also the 131st year of service that the FPA has provided to our profession in Florida. We can reflect on the work of the FPA and how we have gone to war on the many issues facing pharmacy over the years. We can also talk about the host of new tipping point issues that are pending before us. However, for this article I thought it would be best to share with you a value analysis of the FPA today. It really boils down to why our members belong, why a current member may not renew and what it is about the FPA that interests the hundreds of pharmacists, pharmacy students, technicians and others to become members of our organization. Each of us has our own reasons to have an active member profile on Pharmview.com, and everyone’s needs are different. The range is quite broad, from simply wanting to support our advocacy efforts to wanting to take advantage of our many discounted member programs and services. Perhaps the best way to have a conversation with our readers on this issue is to list my top five reasons for being a full member of the FPA. My list may not be in the same order as your list. Also, you may have some reasons on your list that are not on mine. That is because the diversity within our industry and our profession is immense. Even with our limited resources, we seem to find a way to address most if not all the challenges we see in the 21st century pharmacy marketplace. Take a look at my list below to see how your list compares. I would be interested in hearing from you about what your list
looks like. Send me an email at mjackson@pharmview.com and let’s compare notes.
THE LIST Information Some may think that knowledge has no power, however, I disagree. Our profession has a huge inventory of regulations with which we must comply. This includes both state and federal pharmacy rules, laws and agency policy statements.
Perhaps the best way to have a conversation with our readers on this issue is to list my top five reasons for being a full member of the FPA. This information may be readily available on the Internet, however, a lot of what I see requires considerable review, analysis and understanding on the information’s application. The FPA will invest a lot of resources in gleaning the volumes of information that are constantly delivered to our email, messaging services and social media sites,
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and turn what is considered to be a lot of noise into usable information. In many cases, that information may be critical in staying ahead of new requirements on pharmacy providers. It is distressing to know that many of our colleagues discover changes to Florida laws and rules when an inspector does a site visit and issues a notice of deficiency that could have been prevented only if they had access to our newsletters and other publications that talked about the change. Continuing Education The Florida Pharmacy Association is quite proud of our continuing education offerings. We deliver CE in many geographic areas across the state of Florida, and provide regular, consultant and nuclear continuing education at nearly all of our delivery sites. ConJANUARY 2018 |
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FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARD Chair..................................... Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Vice Chair................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Treasurer...................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member.............................................. Patricia Nguebo, Ocala Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................................Greta Pelegrin, Hialeah Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee
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tinuing education through the FPA is also available for pharmacy technicians. The FPA is both a Florida Department of Health approved provider, as well as an ACPE provider and will report your continuing education to both CPE Monitor and to the state’s CE tracking program vendor, CEBroker. There is nothing that you need to do in reporting your CE. There is even a transcript of continuing education credit that you can download in your member profile, containing your history of CE that you have taken from the FPA. Continuing education available from the FPA is acceptable in every state that recognizes ACPE-approved, provider-delivered CE. Can’t attend an FPA CE conference? There is home study CE available that you can complete from your home or office at your leisure. This includes both general and consultant CE. The FPA will also be hosting live webinars that will be approved for continuing education. Networking Our profession is very complex, with many moving parts. It is nearly impossible to stay ahead of the many changes that will occur on a daily basis. Chances are, a problem that you run into at your practice has already been resolved by one of our other members. There are a host of networking opportunities at our annual convention and weekend conferences. It is not unusual to see members engaged in spirited conversation on the issues, and best practices in the delivery of patient-care services. Discussion with a colleague who has “been there and done that” can produce valuable insight on critical issues. Practice Resources and Support In many cases, the FPA office will receive phone calls, letters and emails from both member and nonmember pharmacists seeking answers to questions. There are thousands of “contact us” messages that we receive through our Pharmview.com portal. In addition, the Florida Pharmacy Associa-
tion will handle inquiries from media that we have been providing information for. Those questions that we cannot answer are referred to our active members with expertise in the subject matter in question. Our website is filled with resources to support pharmacy practice including information on pharmacist immunization services, pharmacy laws, rules and updates on pubic changes. Advocacy This one member service is the core of what the FPA does and is deeply embedded in our strategic plan. This profession is heavily regulated and requires continuous monitoring of health care decision making at the Florida Capitol, bureaucratic agencies and in Congress. Each decision, if improperly done, could create major disruption within our industry, and can make a difference between a successful pharmacy career and a pharmacy provider nightmare. This is perhaps the most costly of the member-benefit services provided by the FPA, and also the service that may or may not have a direct impact. The value of advocacy is almost never realized until years later, when a passed law is signed by the governor or approved by the president and implemented by state or federal agencies. Take, for example, the changes to allow pharmacists to provide immunization services. Many pharmacies that provide those services now see the benefits with additional revenue that was not available prior to this legislation being passed. My top five list is by no means inclusive of all the various services available from the FPA. However, it represents the things that I see that are important to me, to the profession and to the patients that we serve. Perhaps yours is similar to mine or they may be different. In any case, there are very few stakeholders within our profession who do not benefit somehow from the work of the FPA and our volunteer leaders. n
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Information Technology in Pharmacy: Advancement versus Replacement By Alandra Mitchell, FPA Intern, Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Imagine a time when your local pharmacy visits are limited to a decentralized dispensing device analogous to an ATM. “ We l c o m e t o your local Pharmacy, please insert your pharmacy verification card and enter your security code.” Without hesitation, the automated system provides a list of your medications available for pick-up. You select from the options then pay and the drugs are dispensed to you. Finally, you are prompted, “Do you have any questions for the pharmacist? If yes, please select from the list of frequently asked questions. If your question is unavailable, kindly type it in the designated area and a licensed pharmacist will respond to you within 48 hours. Have a great day.” The scenario as described is the possible direction of our profession if we allow others to downplay the important role of the pharmacist and their contribution as health care professionals. The landmark report, “To Err Is Human,” released in 1999 by the Institute of Medicine, reveals that the use of technology is an essential solution to preventable medication errors. The article emphasizes that the majority of these errors do not occur as a result of recklessness from health care providers but are caused by faulty systems, processes and conditions. This is exactly where we need information technology to intervene: upgrading systems and making processes more efficient. Pharmacists are the most accessible health care professionals to patients in the United States. Becuase about 90 10
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percent of Americans live within a fivemile radius of a community pharmacy, patients have an opportunity to discuss their health concerns, as well as seek medication counseling every day, and in some cases 24 hours a day. Patients often visit their pharmacy regularly and develop a trusting relationship with their pharmacists. The level of trust that is built between a patient and their pharmacist cannot be replaced by an automated service. In the hospital setting, pharmacists are called upon for their expert recommendation on patient pharmacotherapy. While clinical information systems such as Cerner and Epic are able to assist the decision-making process, the integration of all clinical knowledge is essential for determining the best possible medication therapy for a patient. Patient-specific care plays a major part in the decision-making process that allows pharmacists to interpret drug interactions. The pharmacists’ role requires the use of expert opinion while adapting evidence-based medicine to promote best practices and provide holistic patient care.
In the current opioid crisis, it is a challenge for pharmacists to monitor patient use of controlled substances. The task already lies in differentiating between fraudulent prescriptions and those that are valid. Addicts are finding clever ways to replicate prescriptions to obtain scheduled substances. In many cases it is up to the pharmacist to use best practices and intuition to be a good judge of character. Physicians frequently rely on pharmacists to determine the patients who are substance abusers. While technology may use checks and balances to draw conclusions, artificial intelligence cannot be designed to have intuition. Health care professionals must embrace technology and its propensity to increase precision and reduce medication errors. Health information technology (HIT) has produced groundbreaking systems, such as barcode verification, computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and intelligent infusion devices. However, as health information technology progresses, it requires pharmacists to know more, do more, manage more and integrate more
people than ever before. With quality and patient-centered care in mind, pharmacists should leverage technology in areas that can benefit from efficiency and precision, thus freeing time to do more skilled tasks such as clinical decision-making and collaborative practice. It is our responsibility to integrate our knowledge to produce outcomes that will allow technology to add value to our profession. The biggest challenge brought about by advancing technology is educating others about the role of the pharmacist in this advanced age. The field of pharmacy is slowly moving away from the traditional roles and responsibilities. While seen as a threat to some pharmacists, I believe that this change allows the field to expand into opportunities that can utilize our expert training. Advances in health care technology allow pharmacists more time to counsel patients, conduct medication reconciliations and engage in interprofessional collaboration. Pharmacists should now embrace change and work toward ed-
ucating our patients, stakeholders and other health care providers about the expanded roles of pharmacy. Our industry is under tremendous pressure to contain costs and develop efficiencies needed to sustain growth, build our core business and increase shareholder value. In an effort to be advocates for our patients, pharmacists should be more vocal about the impact these decisions make on our patient care and the pharmacy set up as a whole. Ensuring that all stakeholders are educated on the daily tasks of pharmacists will assist in preventing misguided presumption that pharmacists only verify prescriptions. Legislators are being ingrained in the decisions that affect the profession of pharmacy. Men and women who are not involved in everyday pharmacy practices are passing legislation that affect the day-to-day outcomes of our profession. While these individuals see the benefits of health information technology in efficiency, they do not know the rigorous training and capabilities of
pharmacists that assist in the daily pursuit of best practices. We should aim to educate our legislators on how we need technology to work with our profession and not in place of it. There is no question that HIT will continue to expand. As a pharmacist, knowing our value as a health care provider is simply not enough; it is in our best interest to ensure that we are involved in every aspect of this expansion. As a future pharmacist interested in the field of pharmacy informatics, I am eager to integrate my clinical knowledge to enhance the efficiency and precision of medication administration. To eliminate the uncertainty of the future of pharmacy that may arise with HIT, pharmacists should strive to be among the programmers, web and app developers, entrepreneurs and legislators. We should be proactive to ensure that others are aware of the value of pharmacists and force technology to be implemented solely for the improvement of health care and patient outcomes.
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2018 LEGISLATIVE DAY AND HEALTH FAIR EVENT A HIT For over 20 years, volunteer pharmacists, technicians, students and pharmacy owners have been active in facilitating a legislative day event for our industry at the Florida Capitol. The genesis behind this important event is to help connect our member stakeholders with those who shape public policy. This is especially important given that there are no pharmacists serving in the Florida House or Senate. On the 16th of January, a number of pharmacy students and pharmacist met on the campus of Florida A&M University to network and dialog on the activities planned for January 17 and 18. Well over 400 pharmacists and pharmacy students participated in a briefing at the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and then relocated to the Capitol to attend committee meetings and visit with members of the Florida Legislature. Our volunteers were armed with information on key issues that were being discussed. These included collaborative practice, remote dispensing, testing and treating for influenza and streptococcus as well as issues surrounding pharmacy benefit managers. The FPA is extremely thankful for the administration, faculty and students at Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for hosting the preliminary events. We also extend sincere thanks to American Pharmacy Cooperative (APCI) for their sponsorship to help offset some of the costs. It is important not to forget the faculty deans at each of our pharmacy schools who allowed for and made arrangements for their students to participate in this important event. The knowledge gained by our student advocates was immeasurable, and the impact of their work at the Capitol made a huge difference in how our profession is viewed. The health fair event was free and open to the general public with a number of screenings provided to guests visiting the Capitol. The intent of the health fair is to show that pharmacist services are integral to good health and that we can be a great resource for consumers. It is a totally volunteer program where students and pharmacist advocates donated their time and resources for a worthy cause. Thank you to everyone for making this year such a huge success.
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PA lobbyist Claudia Devant participates in a health screening.
TOP ROW LEFT FPA President Suzy Wise presents certificates of appreciation to Matthew Schneller and Olga Wydner for their volunteer work during the health fair event at the Capitol. Also receiving acknowledgements for their volunteer work were Jeanette Connelly, Angela Garcia and Christina Laird along with a host of student and pharmacist FPA members involved in the health screenings that took place on the second floor of the Capitol rotunda in Tallahassee. RIGHT Dozens of legislators, staff members and visitors to the Capitol took advantage of the free health screenings. MIDDLE ROW LEFT Volunteers tested visitors for a number of health issues, including glucose levels. RIGHT FPA advocates discuss pharmacy-related issues with Representative Cary Pigman. BOTTOM LEFT Student pharmacists welcome visitors to the health fair.
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USF Student Receives Prestigious Terry Gubbins Award The FPA is proud to announce that University of South Florida College of Pharmacy student Matthew Noble has been awarded the 2018 Terry Gubbins Student Leadership Scholarship. Matthew received the award and a check for $1,000 during the recent Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days in Tallahassee. This prestigious award recognizes Matthew’s involvement in FPA, involvement in school and community activities, and his demonstrated sense of passion to the profession. Matthew is in his third year at the University of South Florida College, and currently serves as the APhA-ASP president. Matthew has been extensively involved with the Florida Pharmacy Association, organizing and participating in multiple association events including FPA Legislative Days, Presidential Debates, Annual Meetings, and Council leadership duties. Matthew’s leadership has been recognized at the school level, and he was inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), which is the national pharmacy leadership society. Within this leadership organization, Matthew works on the leadership development committee. The Terry Gubbins Student Leadership Scholarship was established in 2014 by Terry Gubbins, former FPA Chairman of the Board. The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding leadership through school activities, public service and community as well as professional involvement.
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CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2018 HOUSE OF DELEGATES The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in May 2018 to review and approve resolutions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is May 11, 2018! PLEASE NOTE THIS DEADLINE. The last day to submit items of new business is June 8, 2018.
The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions: 1. Name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s); 2. Name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification or further information is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution; 4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish; 5. Resolution Format: Please type and use double spacing. TITLE OF RESOLUTION NAME OF ORGANIZATION WHEREAS , AND
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Return this form to: Membership Coordinator, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 or fax (850) 561-6758
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July 11 – 15, 2018 ROOM RATES: $199 and up based on single/double occupancy. The room reservation deadline is Wednesday, June 20, 2018 or when room block is full. Thereafter, reservations may be taken on a space available or rate available basis. There is a resort fee included in the room rate and includes: welcome beverage at check-in, self-parking, two bottles of water each day, coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, local daily newspaper, unlimited local and 1-800 phone calls, incoming fax service, 24-hour fitness center access, pool activities and lawn games, ferry transportation to the resort’s secluded island, beach chairs and umbrellas at the resort’s beach, rock climbing wall, bicycle rentals, resort trolley transportation to marina and Raptor Bay Golf Course, DVD rentals, golf bag storage and electric car charging stations. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 11:00 am. Room reservations can be made by calling (888) 421-1442 or (402) 592-6464. Hotel guest self-parking is complimentary. Valet parking is $25 per day, with in and out privileges.
THURSDAY - SUNDAY The general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific required Florida Board Approved courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the Validation of Controlled Substances. There will also be courses on disaster planning. Florida has been affected by several hurricanes and pharmacists and technicians need to know what they can and cannot do. In addition, there will be a Preceptor Training workshop with faculty presenting from each of the colleges of pharmacy. FRIDAY - SATURDAY The consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various topics that pharmacists encounter in the profession of pharmacy. The consultant track will focus on Pain Management and Specialty Areas. The specific topics being offered include Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Cannabis, Drug Interactions, Wound Care, Dermatology, Diet and Nutrition. There are 12 hours available for consultant pharmacists.
THURSDAY - SUNDAY Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting
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with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continuing education on a variety of topics, including the required courses for Florida registration and PTCB renewal: Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and Law. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum, the NASPA/ NMA Game Show and a Leadership Track. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL
HOUSE OF DELEGATES: BE A DELEGATE OR OBSERVER AND SEE HOW IMPORTANT MEMBER PARTICIPATION IS TO THE DIRECTION OF THE ASSOCIATION. FPPC RECEPTION: ATTEND THIS RECEPTION TO SUPPORT YOUR POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. PRESIDENT’S 250 CLUB: CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB AND BE INVITED TO A PRIVATE RECEPTION. EXHIBITS: PARTICIPATE IN THE GRAND OPENING RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL! VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS, INTRODUCE YOURSELF, SHAKE THEIR HANDS, TELL THEM YOU APPRECIATE THEM AND INVITE THEM BACK NEXT YEAR! THE EXHIBITORS ARE A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF FPA’S CONVENTION. COMPANIES SEND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES TO EDUCATE YOU ABOUT THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT GREAT EXPENSE. PLEASE SHOW THEM YOUR APPRECIATION! POSTER PRESENTATIONS: BROWSE SUBMISSIONS FROM PHARMACY STUDENTS. CONTACT THE FPA OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A POSTER PRESENTATION. RECEPTIONS: ENJOY CATCHING UP WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES AS THE UNIVERSITIES ENTERTAIN THEIR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, AND AS THE FPA FOUNDATION HOST ITS RECEPTION. ALSO, PARTICIPATE IN KARAOKE NIGHT! STUDENT EVENTS: PARTICIPATE IN THE ADOPT-A-STUDENT MENTOR SOCIAL AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT. STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM INTERACTING WITH PRACTICING PHARMACISTS, ATTENDING STUDENT FOCUSED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND LEARNING FIRSTHAND ABOUT THE FPA AND HOW INVOLVEMENT CAN IMPROVE THEIR CHOSEN PROFESSION. CALL THE FPA OFFICE AND OFFER TO MENTOR OR SPONSOR A STUDENT. CARDIO WORKOUT: EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL. INCORPORATE HEALTH AND FITNESS WHILE AT THE FPA CONVENTION. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. AWARDS EVENT: HONOR OUTSTANDING PRACTITIONERS DURING THE AWARDS PRESENTATION. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: ATTEND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS ON SUNDAY MORNING!
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FPA 128th Annual Meeting and Convention July 11-15, 2018 Bonita Springs, FL
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55Daily Education Registration
Participant Information Participant Information
Daily registration does not include admittance to functions or handbooks. Handouts will be posted on our website July 10.
Name: _____________________________________________________ Name _______________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ Badge Name: _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ Phone___ ________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ Email________________________________________________ Phone: (W) (H)_______________________ Practice Setting________________________________________ License: PS______________ PU _____________RPT_________ Fax: ______________________________________________________ NABP Date of Birth___________ License:e-profile#__________________ PS________________ PU_________ Other State________ Emergency Contact Name/Number_________________________
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Onsite
Amount
FPA Member
$165
$185
$_______
Non Member
$215
$235
$_______
Member Technician
$65
$85
$_______
Non Member Technician
$90
$110
$_______
Handbooks
$40
N/A
$_______
Please select the day(s) you will attend: Thursday
Full Package Registration
Full package registration includes Educational Programs Thursday-Sunday, Exhibit Hall Friday and Saturday, and Awards Event on Saturday. Handbooks are not included in full package registration. Handouts will be available on our website, www.pharmview.com, the week of the convention. Before June 22
Onsite
Amount_
FPA Member
$345
$430
$_______
Non Member
$525
$610
$_______
Pharmacist BEST Value
$540
$625
$_______
Member Technician
$155
$185
$_______
Non Member Technician
$175
$210
$_______
Technician BEST Value
$185
$220
$_______
Student
$150
$170
$_______
Guest (no CE)
$160
$160
$_______
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Guest Name_ Handbooks
_______ $40
__ N/A
$_______
Please indicate below which functions you will attend. Tickets will be provided upon request during the pre-registration process and placed in your packet. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not attend any of the events listed below and tickets will not be available onsite. Please see box 5 for additional tickets.
House of Delegates (Thursday)
Exhibit Hall (Friday and/or Saturday)
Awards Event (Saturday)
I will not attend any of these functions.
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Before June 22
Additional Tickets
Quantity
Price
Amount
Exhibit Hall
@ $30
$______
Awards Event
@ $80
$______
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Special Events Registration
The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not included in any other registration packages. Quantity
Price
Amount
FPPC Reception _________ @ N/C (Complimentary event, indicate if attending)
$_____
Christian Fellowship
$_____
_________
@ N/C
(Complimentary event, indicate if attending)
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Quantity Price
9
@ $50
$_____
FPA Polo Shirt (Deadline is June 8, 2018) Yes
______ @ $35
Payment
M/F ______
Size ______
Amount $_______
Total Enclosed: $______
Check (To: FPA) AMEX Discover MasterCard Visa Account # ____________________________________________
$35
Onsite
Amount
$50
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Billing Address ________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________
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The following events are included in the Full Registration Package if requested. However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered.
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Saturday
Security Code _________________ Expiration Date __________
House of Delegates
House of Delegates (Non-convention registrants)
6
Friday
Student Awards Event
(BEST Value includes Registration & Membership)
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APhA Foundation and NASPA Bowl of Hygeia Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is required: ■■ The recipient must be a Florida licensed pharmacist and a member of FPA. ■■ ■■ T recipient has not previously received the award. ■■ two on its award committee or an officer of the association other than in an ex officio capacity. ■■ has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession. James H. Beal Award Awarded to the “Pharmacist of the Year.” Criteria: ■■ must be a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years. Technician of the Year Award Awarded annually to a Florida pharmacy technician who is recognized for his/her outstanding performance and achievement during his/her career. Criteria: ■■ Candidate must be a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least two years. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association and/or other pharmacy organizations. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated
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■■ Candidate is not a past recipient of
this award.
R.Q. Richards Award This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida. Criteria: ■■ recipient must be a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ has displayed outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida. Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award Criteria: ■■ Candidate must be an FPA member, registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharmacist in good standing. ■■ Candidate should be selected based on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy. DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Pharmacy Involvement Award Presented annually to a Florida pharmacist who has been active at the local and state pharmacy association level in advancement of the profession of pharmacy in Florida. Criteria: ■■ A minimum of five years of active involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA. ■■ Candidate must have held office at local level pharmacy association. ■■ Member in good standing for a period of at least five years in the FPA and must have served as a member or chairman of a committee of the association. ■■ Candidate must have been actively involved in a project that has or could potentially be of benefit to members of the profession.
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Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy. Criteria: ■■ Licensed to practice for nine years or fewer. ■■ Licensed to practice in the state in which selected. ■■ Participation in national pharmacy association, professional programs, and/or community service. IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memory of Roman M. Corrons who inspired and motivated countless pharmacists to participate actively and aspire to take on leadership roles in their profession. Roman was always there with guidance and support that motivated pharmacists and encouraged visionary leadership, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession. Criteria: ■■ The recipient must be a Florida Licensed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ Candidate should motivate others to excel within the profession by encouraging them to be leaders. ■■ Candidate is not necessarily an association officer, but guides, supports and/or inspires others. A brief description on the candidate’s motivational/inspirational skills must accompany the nomination. The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award was established in 1998 to honor those pharmacists who have taken time to share their knowledge and experience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students.
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Criteria: ■■ The recipient must be an FPA member. ■■ The recipient must serve as a role model for the profession of pharmacy. Upsher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award Awarded to honor practicing pharmacists who have demonstrated innovation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care. Criteria: ■■ The recipient has demonstrated innovative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care. ■■ The recipient should be a practicing pharmacist within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association.
Qualified Nominee: A pharmacist practicing within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association. Cardinal Generation Rx Award The Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award recognizes a pharmacist who has demonstrated excellence in community-based prescription drug abuse prevention. The award is intended to recognize outstanding efforts within the pharmacy community to raise awareness of this serious public health problem. It is also intended to encourage educational prevention efforts aimed at patients, youth and other members of the community. The nominee must be a pharmacist who is a member of the state association. Self-nominations are allowed. Applica-
tions will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: ■■ Commitment to community-based educational prevention efforts aimed at prescription drug abuse ■■ Involvement of other community groups in the planning and implementation of prevention programs ■■ Innovation and creativity in the creation and implementation of prevention activities ■■ Scope/magnitude of prescription drug abuse efforts ■■ Demonstrated impact of prescription drug abuse prevention efforts
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: FEBRUARY 28, 2018 FPA AWARDS NOMINATION FORM I AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION:
NOMINATED BY:
Name:
Name:
Address:
Date Submitted: Signature:
FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2018) APhA Foundation and NASPA Bowl of Hygeia James H. Beal Award
Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
R.Q. Richards Award Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award Upsher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award Cardinal Generation Rx Award
MAIL NOMINATONS TO: Annual Awards, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 28, 2018
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