July 2014 Florida Pharmacy Journal by Florida Pharmacy Today

The Official Publication Of The Florida Pharmacy Association JULY 2014

2014-2015 FPA PRESIDENT

SUZANNE KELLEY

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Features

4 Calendar

Handbook of Association Information

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Take part in the full benefits of Florida Pharmacy Association membership. Included is information you can use to participate in legislative activities and information you need to contact association leadership.

5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 23 Buyer’s Guide

Executive Committee ................................................................................................................. 6 Address ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Organization .................................................................................................................................... 10 Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................11 Past Presidents ..............................................................................................................................11 CE Calendar .......................................................................................................................................12 CE Requirements ..........................................................................................................................12 Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................................14 Unit Associations ........................................................................................................................ 16 History .................................................................................................................................................. 16 FPA Officer and Director Nominations..........................................................................18 Mission Statement and Strategic Plan for the FPA.......................................... 19 #1 Club ....................................................................................................................................................21

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FPA Calendar 2014

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Government Affairs Committee Orlando AUGUST

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31st Southeastern Gatherin’ Destin

12-13 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Deerfield Beach 23-24 Council and Committee Meetings Orlando

OCTOBER 7-8

11-12 2014 Midyear Clinical Conference Lake Buena Vista 11-12 2014 Midyear Nuclear Pharmacist Conference Lake Buena Vista NOVEMBER 1-2

SEPTEMBER 7-14

FPA CE at SEA 2014 Port of Canaveral

20-21 Ft. Lauderdale Clinical Conference Fort Lauderdale

Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Kissimmee

Committee and Council Meetings Orlando DECEMBER

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Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting

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Law and Regulatory Conference Sarasota

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. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2015 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to review their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2014. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. For More Information on CE Programs or Events: Contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our Web site at www.pharmview.com

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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 — (850) 906-9333 U/F — Art Wharton (352) 273-6240 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 are 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.

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The President’s Viewpoint SUZANNE KELLEY, FPA PRESIDENT

It’s Time to be Passionate about the Profession of Pharmacy

assion is what drives us! For those of you who have been working for quite some time, do you remember how you felt when you first started? You were excited! You could not wait to get to work! For those of you who recently got your first job as a pharmacist or technician, there was enthusiasm. Of course, you were a bit antsy or nervous, but that passion and fervor was there! Some of us have lost it due to being overwhelmed and not having enough help. Long hours and little sleep followed by no satisfaction. We feel like our job could be on the line because of looming changes. Our profession is quickly becoming that never-ending roller-coaster ride. We get in our car, take our seat, the attendant lowers the safety bar and we wait. Some of us have our eyes open eagerly anticipating, while others of us have our eyes closed dreading what has now become our fate. We are locked in the car and off we go. This ride starts up slow and then, before we know it, we are heading for the sharp turns, the ups, the downs, the upsidedown portions, the backwards section and finally the end. When our car finally stops at the end of the ride, we get out of our car. Some are ready to ride again and others vow to never ride a roller coaster again. Unfortunately, we are not allowed off. This roller coaster never stops; it goes on and on. Health care is forever changing. This is the new normal. Our profession is changing and this, too, is the new normal. So how can we use this to improve our role in this new health-care system? We need to be on the offensive side of legislation and not the defensive.

So how can I follow such a year of activity? We did work closely this year with our lobbyists at Adams Street Advocates (ASA) and I anticipate that next year will be quite the same. Our Governmental Affairs Council, chaired by the very capable Preston McDonald, will be quite busy focusing in the “leg-

Our profession is quickly becoming that never-ending roller-coaster ride. islative arena.” This year, our focus will primarily be obtaining Provider Status, as well as allowing student interns to immunize. We must not forget that we need to be paid for our services, and in order for this to happen we will have to work hard in order to get new bills drafted and introduced into session next year. Unfortunately, accomplishing this will require many long hours of lobbying and money. Angela Garcia will be chairing the Educational Affairs Council during my presidential term. The council has been charged with a number of projects and initiatives. This year we will have the second annual Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference. It was well attended last year and I anticipate that it

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will be even bigger this year. Another tradition that I would like to see started is the “Annual Technician Conference.” This is one area we have not explored yet but it is much needed. Additionally, I have asked that the council explore innovative continuingeducation and delivery methods. Plans are already being developed to have a hands-on workshop at next year’s convention. As you all know, the Health Fair is an annual event that I really love! It has grown yearly and has become quite the production. In order to ensure that it continues to run smoothly, I have asked the Educational Affairs Council to develop a more uniformed training for those who utilize the health fair screening machines. I am hopeful that it may be possible to have some online training as well as a few webinars. To stay in line with the FPA Strategic Plan, the Educational Affairs CounJULY 2014

2013 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.

Terry Gubbins.......................................................................... Chairman of the Board Suzanne Kelly...............................................................................................FPA President Tim Rogers................................................................................................... President Elect Alexander Pytlarz................................................................................................Treasurer Bob Parrado................................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Jackie Donovan...........................Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates Jennifer Raquipo....................................................................................................... Region 1 Michael Hebb...............................................................................................................Region 2 Stephen Grabowski...............................................................................................Region 3 Linda Lazuka...............................................................................................................Region 4 Jason Beattie.............................................................................................................Region 5 Luther Laite IV...........................................................................................................Region 6 Kimberly Jones......................................................................................................... Region 7 Humberto Martinez................................................................................................Region 8 Mitchell Fingerhut...................................................................................................Region 9 Christine Gegeckas............................................................................. President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair...........................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.com Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary.............. Verender Gail Brown, brownvgrx4304@hotmail.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member........................Rebecca Poston, rebecca_poston@doh.state.fl.us Member........................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member........................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member............................................................. Don Bergemann, don@bceinfo.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

cil will generate a pharmacist speakers’ bureau to present to the public the transitioning role of pharmacy. Furthermore, they have been charged to create presentation material to utilize to educate the public. The Public Affairs Council will be chaired by Carla Barber and will continue to work on a project that they have begun. I, too, would like to see several professionally filmed videos showing the “Value of Pharmacists,” which would ultimately be aired on television.

I, too, would like to see several professionally filmed videos showing the “Value of Pharmacists,” which would ultimately be aired on television. Last year they worked some on this, but they will now focus on developing a timeline for the production of these FPA videos. One of their first projects will be to provide tools for members to use during American Pharmacist Month. Not to slight our technicians, this council will help to promote American Pharmacy Technician Week by making sure that appropriate tools are available on our website. To round out what the Public Affairs will be focusing on, this council will begin identifying pharmacist(s) in every legislative and congressional district who have transitioned, or are transitioning, their practice. Their goal is for these pharmacists to invite their representatives to come to their practice settings and then to share these experiences with FPA. See Viewpoint, continued on p. 8

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Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

Taking the Pulse of Our Members and Nonmembers

hen is the last time you had a physical? What is the purpose of having one? Well, one thing we all know for sure is that these visits must take place annually, and for more “seasoned” people like me, you have to make more than one annual visit. The purpose of an annual physical is to screen for and correct potential problems or concerns that could develop into something that either may be costly or incurable if left unchecked. It’s like running a car for 50,000 miles

not changed since 2007. While many things have changed over the years, dues for pharmacists are still only $3.75 per week, or the price of a couple of candy bars or perhaps a sandwich at a local deli. For pharmacy technicians, membership is a little over 57 cents per week. A phone call would cost more than that. We developed our survey tool to take only a few minutes and placed it on the web. If you are a member of the FPA, your questions will be a little different than non-members responding to

The Association needs to do an assessment on not only those of you who are members and are reading this article, but also reach out to all those pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have chosen not to belong to their professional society or organizations. without checking the oil. Sooner or later, something bad is going to happen. The Association needs to do an assessment on not only those of you who are members and are reading this article, but also reach out to all those pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have chosen not to belong to their professional society or organizations. There has to be a reason, and we are not convinced that it’s the cost of membership. Member dues for pharmacists have

the survey. If you are an FPA member, we are thankful that you are continuing your relationship with the FPA. The leadership simply would like to know how we can make your experience with us better. You probably know pharmacy stakeholders who are not FPA members. Help us to reach out to them and invite them to tell us what is on their mind–both good and bad. Good organizations take the time to invest in surveys and focus groups

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to take the temperature of those they serve. Great organizations dig into the responses received, evaluate the data and change their mission to make their services more meaningful. It is all part of the relevance that associations work to achieve. We are all good at telling ourselves what we are doing on your behalf. Let’s hear your story. A link to the online survey can be found in the center of the FPA web site at www.pharmview.com. n

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FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARD Chair..................................... Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Vice Chair.................................. Jennifer Pytlarz, Brandon Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Verender Gail Brown, Orlando Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member....................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member.......................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

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"Viewpoint" continued from page 6

Dan Buffington will chair the Professional Affairs Council. They will be working with Public Affairs to get tools and links on the FPA website for members to utilize in preparation for October, which is American Pharmacist Month. Additionally, they have been charged to develop a white paper on the transitioning role of the profession of pharmacy. Since my goal is to ensure that we are following our Strategic Plan, the Professional Affairs Council will develop talking points on the changing role of the profession of pharmacy. The Organizational Affairs Council will be quite busy during my presidency. Ramy Gabriel will be the chair and will first tweak the Bylaws to address succession through voluntary resignation. They will either make additions or change the Bylaws for the possible additions of a Student Council and Technician Council. Since there is quite a bit of work that is involved for this, they will begin to lay the necessary groundwork for allowing such to go forward. Another important piece of this will be for them to determine an identity and function for technician members within the FPA. Our technician members are very important to us and we want them to know that they are. Another area in which we struggle is the viability of the local unit associations. There are around 30,000 registered pharmacists in Florida and over 40,000 registered technicians. Why can’t the unit associations survive? What makes a successful unit? What makes them work? Are there truly that many pharmacists and technicians willing to let others determine their future? How can the FPA assist local unit associations? The Organizational Affairs Council will begin working on this HUGE task! We need to get passionate about our profession! Don Bergman will be chairing the Membership Council, and council members will continue to work on their charge given by Goar Alvarez. As we all know, members make up our organization. They are assess-

How can the FPA assist local unit associations? The Organizational Affairs Council will begin working on this HUGE task! We need to get passionate about our profession! ing past surveys and will be sending out future surveys to non-renewing members. Their main focus will be introducing a mentorship program and discovering how to get the student chapter presidents re-engaged. Other possible projects include: 1) the inaugural Technician Drive; 2) the second annual Student Drive; and 3) initiating various member benefits. I am so excited to have Don chairing this for his third year, as he is passionate about their charge. As you can see, we will be busy because the FPA exists for our members. We need to become passionate about our jobs, our careers, our profession and our organization. Find your passion like the detective who finds clues to unravel the mystery or solves the crime. I want to end with a quote that I have heard Mr. Jackson say so many times before: “Failure to get involved in health care policymaking empowers others to determine your future!” n

THE WALKWAY OF RECOGNITION

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Have you been searching for just the right gift or thought of placing your name in perpetuity? If so, then consider purchasing an engraved brick for you or someone else. The main sidewalk at the Florida Pharmacy Association needs replacing. The Florida Pharmacy Foundation has undertaken the project to repair and beautify the sidewalk with engraved personal bricks purchased by pharmacists or friends of pharmacy. Engraved 4x8 bricks can be purchased for $250.00 each with the donor’s name engraved (3 lines available) or you could also purchase an engraved brick for someone you feel should be honored or remembered. The monies earned from this project will be used to fulfill the goals and future of the Foundation. There are a limited number of bricks available – so, it is first come first served.

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FPA Past Presidents 1956-57 Wesley D. Owens

1976-77 Gilbert N. Weise, Sr.

1996-97 James Powers

1957-58 Grover F. Ivey*

1977-78 Robert T. Showerman*

1997-98 Paul Ackerman

1958-59 James Love*

1978-79 John Stadnik*

1998-99 Rebecca R. Poston

1959-60 Rufus I. Thomas*

1979-80 Lawrence A. Diaz

1999-00 Eric M. Alvarez

1960-61 Lucien W. Watson

1980-81 Joe Cuellar*

2000-01 Robert Wilson

1961-62 L. W. Harrell*

1981-82 Peter C. Demro

2001-02 Joy Marcus

1962-63 Dan Davis*

1982-83 John C. King

2002-03 Tom Cuomo

1963-64 Walter Griffin*

1983-84 Michael W. Stamitoles

2003-04 Theresa W. Tolle

1964-65 Freeman Oikle*

1984-85 George B. Browning

2003-04 Glenn Boyles

1965-66 Felix Donatelli

1985-86 Max A. Lemberger*

2005-06 Kathy Petsos

1966-67 Arnold Albert*

1986-87 Robert Fishman

2006-07 Lee Fallon

1967-68 Harold S. Osteen

1987-88 Kenneth R. Norfleet

2007-08 Don Bergemann

1968-69 John W. White*

1988-89 Allen Nichol

2008-09 Norman Tomaka

1969-70 Neil Bitting*

1989-90 Red N. Camp

2009-10 Karen Whalen

1970-71 Sidney Simkowitz*

1990-91 Ed L. Hamilton

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1971-72 Mark Sullivan*

1991-92 Betty J. Harris

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1972-73 George B. Browning

1992-93 S. Mark Hobbs

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1973-74 John W. Davies

1993-94 M. Peter Pevonka

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1974-75 Bernard J. Cimino*

1994-95 Allen David Knee

1975-76 William Nestor

1995-96 James Koivisto

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Delray Beach, FL New Smyrna Beach, FL Marianna, FL Palatka, FL Miami, FL

Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL

Lakeland, FL Orlando, FL

Jacksonville, FL Tallahassee, FL Ocala, FL

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Tallahassee, FL Melbourne, FL Orlando, FL Tampa, FL

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Miami Springs, FL Gainesville, FL

Temple Terrace, FL Ocala, FL

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Delray Beach, FL Merritt Island, FL Gainesville, FL Sunrise, FL

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL Winter Springs, FL Miami, FL

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Cape Coral, FL Grant, FL

Wellington, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL The Villages, FL Tarpon Springs, FL Melbourne, FL

Gainesville, FL

Humberto Martinez Miami, Florida Bob Parrado Tampa, Florida Goar Alvarez Cooper City, Florida Terry Gubbins Riverview, Florida

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Continuing Education Requirements for Florida Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians 2014-2015 LIVE FPA CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR August 3-6, 2014 31st Annual Southeastern Gatherin’ Hilton Sandestin Beach Room Rate: $149 and up plus tax Call (800) 320-8115 by July 18, 2014 17 hrs General or 12 hrs Consultant Recertification Credit Available **Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available** Plus 2 hr Medication Error CE Destin, Florida September 7-14, 2014 CE at Sea: Aboard the Freedom of the Seas Inside Stateroom: $669/person Ocean-View Stateroom: $799/person Balcony Stateroom: $1019/person 10 hrs CE Registration Fee: $150/$175 Departs from Port Canaveral September 20-21, 2014 Clinical Conference Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Room Rate: $99 and up plus tax Call (888) 421-1442 by August 29, 2014 15 hrs General or 12 hrs Consultant Recertification Credit available Plus 2 hr Medication Error CE Ft. Lauderdale, Florida October 11-12, 2014 Mid-Year Clinical Conference Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa Room Rate: $119 & up plus tax Call (866) 246-6563 by September 19, 2014 15 hrs of General or 12 hrs Consultant or Nuclear Recertification CE

Plus 2 hr Medication Error CE Orlando, Florida December 6-7, 2014 Regulatory & Law Conference Hyatt Sarasota Bay Room Rate: $149 plus tax Call (941) 953-1234 by November 14, 2014 15 hrs of General or 12 Consultant Recertification Credit Available Plus 2 hour Medication Error CE Sarasota, Florida January 10, 2015 Pharmacist Leadership Conference Renaissance Orlando Airport Room Rate: $109 and up plus tax Call (800) 545-1985 by December 26, 2014 6 Hrs General Education Orlando, Florida January 24-25, 2015 Clinical Conference Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Room Rate: $119 & up plus tax Call (800) 267-8000 by January 7, 2015 15 hrs of General or 12 hrs Consultant Recertification Credit Available Plus 2 hour Medication Error CE Destin, Florida April1 8-19, 2015 Regulatory & Law Conference Tampa Airport Marriott Room Rate: $121 plus tax Call (800) 564-3440 by April 10, 2015 15 hrs General or 12 hrs Consultant

Continuing Education Requirements for Florida Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians General Continuing Education Requirements Florida licensed pharmacists are required to obtain 30 hours of approved courses of continued professional pharmaceutical education within the 24-month period prior to the expiration date of the license. For example, approved continuing education courses will need to be completed between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2015 before the “PS” license expires on September 30, 2015. (64B16-26.103) Ten (10) of the 30 hours of approved courses of continued professional pharmaceutical education must be LIVE continuing education hours. LIVE con12

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Recertification Credit Available Plus 2 hour Medication Error CE Tampa, Florida May 16-17, 2015 Regulatory & Law Conference Marriott Jacksonville Room Rate: $85 plus tax Call (800) 962-9786 by April 24, 2015 15 hrs of General or 12 hrs Consultant Recertification Credit Available Plus 2 hour Medication Error CE Jacksonville, Florida June 24-28, 2015 125th Annual Meeting & Convention Renaissance World Golf Village Resort Room Rate: $129 plus tax Call (800) 468-3571 by June 1, 2015 General and Consultant Recertification Credit Available Plus 2 hr Medication Error CE **Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available** St. Augustine, Florida Online Pharmacist Immunization Course Course includes influenza, pneumococcal and shingles vaccine administration! 3 hrs General CE Register for course at www.pharmview. com *Schedule Subject to Change

tinuing education is defined as either a live seminar, a live video teleconference or through an interactive computer-based application. (64B16-26.103) HIV/AIDS Continuing Education Requirements Effective July 1, 2006, applicants for licensure are no longer required by Chapter 456, FS, to show proof of a course on HIV/ AIDS as part of the initial licensure process. You will, however, be required by Chapter 456, FS, to take an HIV/AIDS course approved by the board for your first renewal. This includes pharmacy technicians as well. As of July 1, 2006, licensees will no longer be required by Chapter 456, FS, to take an HIV/AIDS course for each renewal.

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Medication Error Continuing Education Requirements As a part of the biennial renewal, pharmacists are required to complete a two (2) hour Florida Board of Pharmacy approved course on Medication Errors. The course must contain the following components: (a) root-cause analysis; (b) error reduction and prevention; and (c) patient safety. The two-hour program may be applied towards the 30-hour continuing education requirement. (64B16-26.103) Consultant Recertification Continuing Education Requirements Florida licensed consultant pharmacists must complete no less than 24 hours of Board-approved consultant continuing education (64B16-26.302) within the 24 month period prior to the expiration date of the consultant license. (64B16-26.103) For example, Florida-approved consultant CE programs must be completed between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014 for consultant licenses that expire December 31, 2014. Course content for consultant recertification programs must consist of at least three (3) hours of training in specified subjects. Duplicated courses are not acceptable. (64B16-26.302)

Nuclear Pharmacy Continuing Education Requirements Florida Nuclear Pharmacists must complete no less than 24 additional hours of coursework each two (2) year period designed to provide in-depth treatment of nuclear pharmacy practice. (64B16-26.304) Registered Pharmacy Technician Beginning January 1, 2011, technicians interested in working in Florida permitted pharmacies will need to complete a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved training program. Upon successful completion of that program, technicians can then submit an application to the Board for full registration status. Registered pharmacy technicians must complete 20 hours of appropriate CE (four (4) hours live, two (2) hours med errors and one (1) hour HIV for initial renewal) by December 31, 2014. See rule 64B16-26.355 and Florida Statutes 465.014.

Credit for any Continuing Education Course may not be used more than once in any given year. The above information should only be used as a guide and cannot be considered advice. This information is subject to change. Revised 4/4/2013.

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Ordering and Evaluation of Laboratory Tests Florida Consultant pharmacists and pharmacists holding the Doctor of Pharmacy degree that wish to order and evaluate laboratory tests and who are practicing under the provisions of Florida Statute 465.0125* are required to complete at least a three (3) hour initial certification course and at least a one (1) hour recertification course. Successful completion of the course will certify the pharmacist for this practice for two (2) years from the date of completion. (64B16-26.320) *Florida Statute 465.0125 defines practice settings as nursing homes or licensed home health agencies for Consultant Pharmacists and only licensed home health agencies for the Doctor of Pharmacy.

Immunizing Pharmacists Pharmacists wishing to provide immunizations must take a Board-approved immunization training program. The program must be at least 20 hours in length and include a review of immunization laws and CPR training. (64B16-26.1031) During the 2012 legislative session, House bill 509 passed and created a new requirement for pharmacists who wish to maintain their immunization registry. Those requirements include the following: the three (3) hour CE program must be done once each biennial renewal period ending September 30 and must be offered by a Florida statewide professional association of physicians; the statewide association must be accredited to provide AMA PRA Category I CME; the program must cover the safe and effective administration of vaccines and epinephrine auto-injection; a distance learning format allowed for the three (3) hour CE program; The three (3) hours required to meet immunization “recertification” can be included within the 30-hour CE biennial requirement for pharmacists; and failure to get the recertification CE will result in the pharmacist’s immunization registry being revoked.

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Code of Ethics for Pharmacists PREAMBLE Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals in making the best use of medications. This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. These principles, based on moral obligations and virtues, are established to guide pharmacists in relationships with patients, health professionals and society. I. A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist. Considering the patient-pharmacist relationship as a covenant means that a pharmacist has moral obligations in response to the gift of trust received from society. In return for this gift, a pharmacist promises to help individuals achieve optimum benefit from their medications, to be committed to their welfare, and to maintain their trust. II. A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate and confidential manner. A pharmacist places concern for the well-being of the patient at the center of professional practice. In doing so, a pharmacist considers needs stated by the patient as well as those defined by health science. A pharmacist is dedicated to protecting the dignity of the patient. With a caring attitude and a compassionate spirit, a pharmacist focuses on serving the patient in a private and confidential manner. III. A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient. A pharmacist promotes the right of self-determination and recognizes individual self-worth by encouraging patients to participate in decisions about their health. A pharmacist communicates with patients in terms that are understandable. In all cases, a pharmacist respects personal and cultural differences among patients. IV. A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships. A pharmacist has a duty to tell the truth and to act with conviction of conscience. A pharmacist avoids discriminatory practices, behavior or work conditions that impair professional judgment, and actions that compromise dedication to the best interests of patients.

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V. A pharmacist maintains professional competence. A pharmacist has a duty to maintain knowledge and abilities as new medications, devices and technologies become available and as health information advances. VI. A pharmacist respects the values and abilities of colleagues and other health professionals. When appropriate, a pharmacist asks for the consultation of colleagues or other health professionals or refers the patient. A pharmacist acknowledges that colleagues and other health professionals may differ in the beliefs and values they apply to the care of the patient. VII. A pharmacist serves individual, community and societal needs. The primary obligation of a pharmacist is to individual patients. However, the obligations of a pharmacist may at times extend beyond the individual to the community and society. In these situations, the pharmacist recognizes the responsibilities that accompany these obligations and acts accordingly. VIII. A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources. When health resources are allocated, a pharmacist is fair and equitable, balancing the needs of patients and society. Approved by: FPA House of Delegates and APhA Active and Life members October 1994.

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The conservative Heritage Foundation published “Assuring Affordable Health Care for All Americans,” which called for a mandate to purchase health insurance. Losec (omeprazole) was first marketed in U.S. by Astra. In 1990, FDA required name change to Prilosec to avoid confusion with Lasix.

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By: Dennis B. Worthen Lloyd Scholar, Lloyd Library and Museum, Cincinnati, OH One of a series contributed by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, a unique non-profit society dedicated to assuring that the contributions of your profession endure as a part of America’s history.  Membership offers the satisfaction of helping continue this work on behalf of pharmacy, and brings five or more historical publications to your door each year. To learn more, check out: www.aihp.org

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UNIT ASSOCIATIONS REGIONAL MAP History of The Florida Pharmacy Association Established in 1887, The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) has been serving the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians of the state of Florida for over a century. FPA encompasses all aspects of pharmacy (hospital, independent and chain, nursing home, consulting home health care, managed care, etc.) and strives to stay abreast of the needs of a rapidly changing pharmacy practice community.

The Florida Pharmacy Association Needs Your Involvement. The Florida Pharmacy Association is currently filling positions for its 2015-2016 Standing Councils. If you are interested in serving as a member of an FPA Council, please fill out the form below.

Florida Pharmacy Standing Councils The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) has created 5 standing councils to assist in the development of Association policy and activities as well as to better serve the FPA membership. The councils have also been formed to provide members with a mechanism for representation. FPA's councils include Educational Affairs, Organizational Affairs, Professional Affairs, Public Affairs and Membership Council. EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Educational Affairs Council proposes policy and programs designed to provide quality continuing education to the pharmacists and technicians of Florida. ORGANIZATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Organizational Affairs Council considers issues pertaining to the structure, function and development of the Association including membership issues. PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS: The Professional Affairs Council monitors issues of interest to the profession of pharmacy including legislative changes, Florida Board of Pharmacy law changes and interfaces with other professions as they relate to pharmacy. PUBLIC AFFAIRS: The Public Affairs Council disseminates material relating to the practice of pharmacy to the public in order to enhance the image of the profession of pharmacy.

Membership Council formed to facilitate the Association’s membership recruitment and retention programs as well as to oversee the activities of the #1 Club or any other matters referred to it for consideration. Council meetings are held three times a year in central Florida. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. allowing members to drive in and out the same day. As a member of a Council, the FPA will assist in your travel expenses. Council Members will serve two year terms.

Please complete the form today and return by April 1, 2015, to: Florida Pharmacy Association, Attn: Ranada Simmons, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 or FAX (850) 561-6758. YES, I am interested in serving on an FPA Council. The council I am most interested in is:  Educational Affairs  Organizational Affairs  Professional Affairs  Public Affairs  Membership Council 16

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FPA Officer and Director Nominations Although we have just finished the election for a President-Elect and Directors for the even numbered regions to be installed at the 2014 annual meeting, it is time to start thinking about nominees for the 2015 election since the nomination deadline is September 1 of this year (9/1/14). As the form below indicates, this year we will need candidates for President-Elect, Treasurer and Directors for the odd numbered regions. Please note that you may nominate yourself. CALL FOR FPA OFFICER AND DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS for 2015 Elections The FPA By-Laws specify that any subdivision or any member in good standing may nominate one person for the office of President-Elect and one person for the office of Treasurer. A President-Elect shall be elected every year and shall assume the duties of the President on the last day of the annual meeting of the year following election as President-Elect. The Treasurer shall serve a two-year term and may succeed to one consecutive term of office in that capacity. Nominees must be Florida registered pharmacists in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Nominees for President-Elect should have a good understanding of how the Association functions and should be current on the issues impacting pharmacy. Nominees for Treasurer should have good analytical skills and experience and ability in financial management and budget preparation. There are nine regional Board Directors who shall serve two year terms. Nominees must be a Florida registered pharmacist in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, Board Directors must be a member of at least one the FPA Unit Associations within their region. Board Directors terms are staggered such that even numbered regions shall be elected in even numbered years and odd numbered regions shall be elected in odd numbered years. All newly elected Board of Directors Regional Directors shall take office on the last day of the annual meeting, and shall continue in office until the last day of annual meeting of the second ensuing year.

FPA CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORM I AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION: NAME: ADDRESS:

FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:

(Nomination Deadline September 1, 2014)

q President-Elect q Treasurer q Board Director Region 1 Region 3 Region 5 Region 7 Region 9 NOMINATED BY: NAME: DATE SUBMITTED: SIGNATURE:

MAIL NOMINATIONS TO: Election Nominations, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 18

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The Mission Statement and Strategic Plan of the FPA Approved March 23, 2014 by FPA Board of Directors

“United to Advance Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice” FPA Strategic Issues: 1. Membership Services, Recruitment and Retention 2. Public Policy, Politics and Advocacy 3. The Transitioning Role of the Profession of Pharmacy 4. Financial Viability of the Association Introductory Statement on the FPA Strategic Plan Strategic planning is an organization’s process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. Strategic planning is the formal consideration of an organization’s future course. Resources of any organization are not unlimited and as such leadership or management has to make critical decisions to maximize organizational assets to the benefit of the membership, the profession and the organization all of which depend on each other. Usually a SWOT analysis is performed to assist in plan development. All strategic planning deals with at least one of three key questions:

“What do we do?” “For whom do we do it?” “How do we excel?” Simply put, strategic planning determines where an organization is going over the next year or more, how it’s going to get there and how it’ll know if it got there or not. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on the entire organization, while the focus of a business plan is usually on a particular product, service or program. Included in the FPA’s strategic plan is a series of measurable

projects designed to achieve the various objectives. These projects, objectives and goals will be monitored by the FPA Board of Directors. FPA Strategic Issue #1: Membership Services, Recruitment and Retention Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Increase net membership by 18% annually • Objective 1: Increase pharmacist membership by 5% annually • Objective 2: Increase technician membership by 100% the first year, 80% the second year, 60% third year and so on • Objective 3: Increase student membership by 30% annually • Objective 4: Increase associate membership by 10% annually Goal 2: Set attrition of current members to no more than 20% annually • Objective 1: Increase opportunities for involvement • Objective 2: Identify reasons for not renewing • Objective 3: Identify member retention benefits Goal 3: Expand the offering of value added member services and opportunities by 2 annually. • Objective 1: Identify and Create value added services and programs • Objective 2: Assess current FPA member value added services

FPA Strategic Issue #2: Public Policy, Politics and Advocacy Goal 1: Increase Involvement of FPA Members in Public Policymaking • Objective 1: Connecting FPA members with those who make and shape public policy • Objective 2: Increase number of contributing members to the Florida Pharmacist Political Committee by 10% • Objective 3: Increase the dollar amount of contributions to the Florida Pharmacist Political Committee by 20% • Objective 4: Educate FPA members about public policymaking Goal 2: Increase involvement of members in politics • Objective 1: Educate FPA members about getting elected/selected for political/ governmental positions • Objective 2: Seek to get a member in the Florida legislature and on the Board of Pharmacy Goal 3: Increase involvement of members in advocacy • Objective 1: Increase pharmacist involvement in legislative days and the health fair to 100 participants • Objective 2: Connect FPA members with those who make and shape public policy • Objective 3: Educate FPA members about effective advocacy JULY 2014

HANDBOOK OF ASSOCIATION INFORMATION Information you need to participate and take advantage of your FPA membership. FPA Strategic Issue #3: The Transitioning Role of the Profession of Pharmacy Goal 1: Achieve Provider Status • Objective 1: Implement 2 projects to support national provider status • Objective 2: Implement 2 projects to support statewide provider status • Objective 3: Showcase bimonthly those pharmacists providing clinical services in Florida • Objective 4: Educate pharmacy stakeholders on the transitioning role of the profession of pharmacy Goal 2: Expand the role of pharmacy technicians • Objective 1: Advocate for additional credentialing of registered pharmacy technicians

• Objective 2: Advocate for revisions in statutes and rules to allow for the expansion of the role for pharmacy technicians FPA Strategic Issue #4: The Financial Viability of the Association Goal 1: Evaluate the office building and other fixed assets. • Objective 1: Examine our real estate position in the Tallahassee market • Objective 2: Determine long term viability of the FPA Office • Objective 3: Review other fixed assets or technology for purchase, replacement or repair Goal 2: Evaluate current reserves for purpose and intent to continue to achieve our operating objectives and fulfill the Association’s mission and vision.

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• Objective 1: Review the purpose for FPA reserves • Objective 2: Create an endowment that could be used for specific projects or expenses Goal 3: Increase Revenue and Manage Expenses • Objective 1: Identify and grow new revenue sources • Objective 2: Evaluate, modify and improve financial reporting of FPA revenue and expenses to the Board of Directors • Objective 3: Review all revenue generating programs and events for viability and purpose • Objective 4: Review association expenses and operations for opportunities

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The Officers and Executive Committee of the Florida Pharmacy Association cordially invite you to join the

#1 CLUB

This exclusive organization recognizes outstanding contributors to membership development within the Florida Pharmacy Association. The Florida Pharmacy Association’s (FPA) prestigious #1 Club, established in 1985, recognizes those members who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to increasing membership in the FPA. You are challenged to become one of the select few who achieve #1 Club membership. Eligibility requirements and benefits of membership are described below. Each new member sponsored brings you a step closer to becoming a part of this elite organization, as well as increasing the strength and influence of the entire pharmacy profession.

Eligibility Requirements:

Membership in the #1 Club may be attained by sponsoring 10 new active regular members to the FPA and participation in one retention program. The 10 recruited member records shall be current and active just prior to the annual meeting of the FPA as determined by FPA staff. Active Membership in the #1 Club must be maintained by sponsoring three (3) new regular members to the FPA each year following that of your installation and participation in two membership retention programs per year or preparation of a journal article on the advantages of membership.

Benefits of Membership:

1. One complimentary registration for you to the FPA Annual Meeting and Convention EACH YEAR that active membership in the #1 Club in maintained. 2. Engraved membership plaque to be awarded at the FPA Annual Meeting and Convention when installed into the #1 Club. 3. Distinctive red jacket with #1 Club crest indicating membership in the #1 Club.

Florida Pharmacy Association Retention Programs:

1. Call 20 members who have not renewed their membership dues. 2. Coordinate bringing a group of local pharmacists to Florida Pharmacy Association’s Legislative Days. 3. Serve on the Membership Council to develop new retention programs, discuss membership issues or to develop membership satisfaction surveys. 4. Call and welcome 20 new members who were not sponsored in the #1 Club Program. 5. Use the online “Refer a Friend” tool to invite 10 pharmacists to become members. 6. Visit a graduating class with an invitation to FPA membership. For more information on the #1 Club contact, Chris Heil, 610 North Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-2400

#1 CLUB MEMBERS Carmen Aceves Gordon Paul Ackerman Ann Marie Aldrich Eric M. Alvarez Goar Alvarez Eli Berkofsky Glenn Boyles Joseph Burghardt Leonard N. Camp III Chris Christopolous Thomas E. Cuomo Arturo Diaz, Jr. Marcus Dodd-o Jackie L. Donovan Leo Fallon Raul I. Gallo Ralph Garcia Mayra Gonzalez-Abreu Terry V. Gubbins Ed L. Hamilton Betty Harris Carl R. Hayes S. Mark Hobbs Ana De La Huerta Thomas Isbon Michael A Jackson Alan M. Katz Suzanne Kelley David L. Laven Scott Tomerlin

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