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THE NEXT GENERATION Inaugural Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference a Huge Success
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Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference Huge Success More Ways to Ensure Healthier Heart Fight Stress with Healthy Habits National Walking Day 2014 Summer Conferences Call for FPA Nominations
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FPA Calendar 2014
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Awards Nomination Deadline
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Florida Board of Pharmacy meeting Tampa
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10-11 Florida Pharmacy Health Fair and Legislative Days Tallahassee
FPA Clinical Conference Tampa
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Memorial Day (FPA office closed)
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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 President’s Viewpoint TERRY GUBBINS , FPA PRESIDENT
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Preparing Our Young Pharmacists to Lead
n January 11, 2014, over 200 pharmacy students and pharmacists gathered together in Orlando for the Florida Pharmacy Association’s first annual Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference. I think that I was the oldest person in the room. I certainly did not fall under the “Young Pharmacist” category. But, being surrounded with the young leadership, and all of the electricity and excitement they bring to the profession, was definitely rewarding for me. We had students from all six of Florida’s pharmacy schools attend. It was a great opportunity to meet new friends and network. It seems that the students have great networking skills. It was also very easy to determine who was a student, and who was a pharmacist. The students still dress nicely on Saturdays, and the men wear ties! The Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference was organized and created by our Educational Affairs Council. I want to give huge applause to the Chair of the Educational Affairs Council, Angela Clauson, for a very successful event. Angela and her Council did a great job. And I can’t forget Tian Merren, who coordinated everything for us at the FPA office. We had very dynamic speakers at the conference, and the sessions were all very interactive. How else could we develop leaders without having active participation? I want to thank each of our presenters for their great work: Angela Garcia, Wayne Cheatum, Gail Brown, Reginal Harris and Angela Clauson. Each of you added to the success of the conference. If you missed the Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference, let me share
with you some of the interactive presentations that you missed. “Leadership in Action” and “Empowering Superstar Teams” got attendees focused on leading a pharmacy organization, delegation, holding personnel accountable, how to measure success and how to develop high-performance teams. In “Communicate Like You Mean It,”
“...being surrounded with the young leadership, and all of the electricity and excitement they bring to the profession, was definitely rewarding for me.” Angela Clauson and Gail Brown discussed barriers to communication and how to overcome them, and effective communication. Everybody in attendance will never forget Gail’s green wig that she wore for the skit. It was a great way to get everybody involved after lunch! In “Employ Respect When Dealing with Difficult People” and “I’m the Boss! What Now?” attendees learned how to establish an environment in the pharmacy in which respect and fairness are central, how to deal with difficult people, how to create effective strategies and characteristics that create trusting working relationships. We wrapped up the day with a
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panel discussion consisting of all five speakers. The topic was “Success in the Modern Workplace.” The panel and attendees discussed leadership gaps in organizations, building strong relationships with mentors and implementing short- and long-term goals of success in leadership. The students and the young pharmacists certainly had a full day of presentations and discussions. I also want to thank everybody who attended. You made our inaugural Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference a success. How does a leader measure success? Benjamin Disraeli, a British Statesman in the 19th century, said: “One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” All who attended the conference are now more prepared for their leadership opportunity when it comes. n
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Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION
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was traveling one day by air to a meeting in New England. As we were taxiing out to the runway, the flight attendant provided the standard briefing for passengers. I’ve heard this briefing many times, and as she proceeded through the steps it appeared to be routine. It became interesting when the discussion on cabin decompression began. As she demonstrated how the oxygen masks dropped down from above, she said to grab one and extend the oxygen line to allow for the unrestricted flow of air. “Place the mask over your face, adjust the support bands and breathe normally,” she said. We were also informed that if traveling with children to put our masks on first and then attend to the child traveling with us. What got a chuckle from the passengers was the comment that if you’re traveling with several children, pick your favorite one and put their mask on first. I suppose that would make that kid a preferred child. In pharmacy, we are seeing a growth of health plans that are labeling pharmacies as preferred and non-preferred. This is done by either setting different copays that patients pay for pharmacies that are preferred or–even worse–limiting what can be dispensed such as a 30day or 90-day supply. Here is the irony of this program. I could be a pharmacist providing my professional services at a preferred pharmacy. I could elect to retire or change employment to another pharmacy nearby that may be a non-preferred entity. The professional services and skills I have as a health care provider at the preferred pharmacy would be no different than what I would be doing at the non-preferred pharmacy. The
drugs would be the same and quite possibly the health plan contract may have comparable reimbursement terms as defined by the provider agreement to both pharmacies. If that were the case, what is the purpose and reason for having preferred pharmacies? A report filed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in April
In pharmacy, we are seeing a growth of health plans that are labeling pharmacies as preferred and non-preferred. 2013 looked at the benefits of preferred and non-preferred pharmacy networks. Though there were some cost benefits with the preferred networks, the report showed where there were some costs that were higher than non-preferred network pharmacies. My recommendation is that you download and read that report from CMS and draw your own conclusions. What should a true preferred pharmacy look like? To answer this let us look at the scope of services provided by pharmacies.
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Medication Therapy Management Preferred pharmacies should be offering a comprehensive program of medication therapy management that can document and demonstrate evidence of avoided costs such as adherence to prescription drug therapy, reduction of emergency room or doctor office visits and improved health. This adherence should not simply show evidence that a medication was dispensed and delivered to the patient. Rather, the program should show that patients with diabetes are making changes in their A1Cs. Asthmatic patients as a treatment population in the pharmacy should be able to show lower incidences of the need for rescue inhalers. There should be charts showing that patients with blood pressure issues are being managed and that, with lifestyle coaching and monitoring, patients on cholesterol-lowering drugs are achieving their HDL and LDL goals. FEBRUARY 2014 |
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Immunization Services A preferred pharmacy should be able to document a history of immunization advocacy including evidence of consultations with patients and offers of influenza, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines to eligible patient populations. Offer to Counsel Pharmacies that are preferred would likely have a policy or philosophy of documenting the actual counseling of new patients or patients with new prescription drug therapy, rather than simply showing that there was an offer to counseling.
1. Drug Plan Customer Service; 2. Member Complaints, Problems Getting Services and Choosing to Leave the Plan; 3. Member Experience with Drug Plan; and 4. Drug Pricing and Patient Safety It is safe to presume that if the Part D plans have to be able to measure up to these standards then they should want their providers to demonstrate value and benefit in the five suggested points above. Note that drug pricing is only one of the measurement tools that the plans are being evaluated on by CMS. If a pharmacy is providing most if not all of the value-added
It is safe to presume that if the Part D plans have to be able to measure up to these standards then they should want their providers to demonstrate value and benefit...
Other Preferred Services The preferred pharmacy could offer other value-added services such as prescription delivery, health and wellness screenings and group seminars on self-management of diseases. Patient Satisfaction Surveys Consumer satisfaction surveys are in some cases a measure of how patients relate to their provider community. There are reports that suggest that patients who know their pharmacists are more likely to have good outcomes than those that do not know their pharmacists. For Medicare Part D plans under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), there are four distinct measuring tools that are looked at. These tools include:
services listed above and is not invited to be a preferred pharmacy in a plan’s network, then I wonder if that plan is serious about achieving their star ratings. Perhaps those pharmacies that are doing high-quality patient care services are not sharing their success stories with plans that do not list them as preferred. If a pharmacy is on the leading edge of quality health care and the plan still refuses to give that pharmacy preferred status, then I wonder if the plan is truly in the health care management business. What do you think? n
The Next Generation Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference a Huge Success
On Saturday, January 11, 2014, the FPA hosted the Young Pharmacist Leadership Conference in Orlando. The purpose of this event was to enhance the leadership skills of new and aspiring pharmacy leaders using innovative instructional methods and group participation. Over 200 pharmacists and pharmacy students participated in the project. We would like to thank the Educational Affairs Council and facult y members Angela Garcia, Wayne Cheatum, Reginal Harris, Gail Brown and Angela Clauson for their inspiring messages to the group. The genesis of the program came from an idea from FPA President Terry Gubbins. For more on the success of this inaugural event from President Gubbins, see page 5.
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More Ways to Ensure Healthier Heart Fight Stress with Healthy Habits Source: American Heart Association
Healthy habits can protect you from the harmful effects of stress. Here are 10 positive healthy habits you may want to develop. 1. Talk with family and friends. A daily dose of friendship is great medicine. Call or write your friends and family to share your feelings, hopes and joys. 2. Engage in daily physical activity. Regular physical activity relieves mental and physical tension. Physically active adults have lower risk of depression and loss of mental functioning. Physical activity can be a great source of pleasure, too. Try walking, swimming, biking or dancing every day. 3. Accept the things you cannot change. Don’t say, “I’m too old.” You can still learn new things, work toward a goal, love and help others. 4. Remember to laugh. Laughter makes you feel good. Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip, even when you’re alone. 5. Give up the bad habits. Too much alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine can increase stress. If you smoke, decide to quit now. 6. Slow down. Try to “pace” instead of “race.” Plan ahead and allow enough time to get the most important things done. 7. Get enough sleep. Try to get six to eight hours of sleep each night. If you can’t sleep, take steps to help reduce stress and depression. Physical activity also may improve the quality of sleep. 8. Get organized. Use “to do” lists to help you focus on your most important tasks. Approach big tasks one step at a time. For example, start by organizing just one part of your life — your car, desk, kitchen, closet, cupboard or drawer. 9. Practice giving back. Volunteer your time or return a favor to a friend. Helping others helps you. 10. Try not to worry. The world won’t end if your grass isn’t mowed or your kitchen isn’t cleaned. You may need to do these things, but today might not be the right time. 12
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National Walking Day Source: American Heart Association
Get Up and Move! These days, adults are spending more time at work than ever before. An unfortunate side effect is that, as a nation, we’re becoming more inactive. This is a problem when you consider that physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart disease! But take heart! It’s a problem you can help fix by encouraging your community and company to take part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. On this day, Americans are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s a great way to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to get your family, friends and co-workers started on a healthier way of life. Get the Ball Rolling Sign Up for Your Toolkit! It’s easy to participate in National Walking Day. Complete the appropriate registration form to receive the National Walking Day Toolkit. It includes lots of fun materials and tips to easily promote National Walking Day in your community or workplace. Your registration confirmation email will include links to a how-to guide, posters, flyers, email scripts and more. Get Others Involved ■■ Host a walk and/or rally to show your commitment to living longer, healthier lives. ■■ Rally your family, friends and neighbors to walk that day and every day. ■■ Invite your co-workers to wear their sneakers to work. ■■ Encourage employees to get in their 30 minutes of walking that day. ■■ Change one of your meetings to a walking meeting, and let your colleagues know why.
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Get Healthy Statistics show that one in two men and one in three women are at risk for heart disease, and research shows that poor lifestyle is a major contributor. From walking paths and clubs to healthy cooking tips and easy-made, heart-healthy recipes, the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life.TM healthy living initiative helps individuals and families understand how to get active and eat healthy – all part of the American Heart Association’s 2020 goal. Don’t stop with signing up for National Walking Day; use our American Heart Association Walking Clubs and Walking Paths to keep you walking every day. Visit www.MyHeartMyLife. org to learn more.
T H E H E A R T T R U T H ® C E L E B R AT E S
A DECADE OF INSPIRING WOMEN TO PROTECT THEIR
That year, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched The Heart Truth campaign to make women more aware of the danger of heart disease. It all started with a little red dress…
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2014 Summer Conferences
This year’s convention theme is UNITE PHARMACY! The profession of pharmacy is transforming and has grown from being dispensers of pills and capsules, to dispensers of knowledge and services. Pharmacists today do Medication Therapy Management, Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes Education, Prevention and Wellness Services, and other patient-education services. As a result, there has been better patient care! Continuing education courses will be offered for consultant and general licenses, as well as pharmacy technician registration. The convention will address current and emerging topics that will keep you abreast of the constant change in the practice of pharmacy. The following educational courses offered will
be offered: Immunology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, New Drugs, Med Errors, etc. In addition, there will be a preconvention program on Diabetes Management which will provide the most current information evolving in the world of diabetes. Let’s UNITE PHARMACY with your colleagues at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale for FPA’s 124th Annual Meeting & Convention. Get involved and become aware of the state and national issues facing the profession; expand your professional network; increase your knowledge from captivating speakers, especially the delivery of the keynote address by Dr. Daniel E. Buffington, PharmD, MBA. FEBRUARY 2014
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Florida Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Pharmacy Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Association July 9 – 13, 2014
124th Annual Meeting & Convention Room Rates
• $155 single/double occupancy for standard deluxe room. The room reservation deadline is Friday, June 20, 2014 or when room block is full. Thereafter, reservations may be taken on a space available or rate available basis. • Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The check-in time is 4:00 PM and the checkout time is 11:00 AM. • Room reservations can be made by calling (888) 789-3090. • Guest self parking is $8 per day. Valet parking is $30 per day.
Dr. Daniel E. Buffington, PharmD, MBA
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Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Buffington did his under graduate work in biochemistry at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also completed his Clinical Pharmacy Practice Residency and Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Buffington is nationally recognized for the development of a private “Clinical Pharmacology” specialty practice model that provides Medication Therapy Management (MTM) consult services, a clinical research trial center, a national drug information center, and forensic pharmacology service. The practice also services as an active training site for pharmacists, physicians and nurses and is affiliated with several different colleges of pharmacy and medicine. His practice focuses on patients who take chronic or high-risk medication therapy and provides a common resource point between patients and their various prescribers to optimize therapy and reduce risks of adverse effects and drug interactions. He has served on many different state and national committees, task forces, and organization panels in both medicine and pharmacy organizations. He currently serves on the national collaborative called the Pharmacists Services Technical Advisory Coalition (PSTAC) and the represents all pharmacists on the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel and helped to develop the national billing codes that describe pharmacists’ services.
GEnErAl EDucAtion trAck 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 courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the always-popular offering of Florida Legislative Update. There will also be a New Drug Update course which focuses on the most recently FPA approved drugs introduced into the market.
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conSultAnt EDucAtion trAck 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 specific topics being offered include Immunology, Infectious Disease, and Pulmonary Disorders. There are 15 hours available for consultant pharmacists.
StuDEnt AnD tEcHniciAn trAck Thursday thru Sunday
Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting 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, Pharmacy Law and HIV/AIDS for initial renewal. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum and the NASPA/NMA Game Show. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.
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Special Events
Our traditional Wednesday program will focus on Diabetes Management. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of blood glucose. Pharmacists play a vital role in the management and patient education of diabetes. The program will focus on the most current information evolving in the world of diabetes. The diabetes program will offer 6 hours of live continuing education credit. Register for this outstanding program and walk away with valuable knowledge for you and your diabetic patients. A separate registration fee is required for the pre-convention program. Exhibits: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! Poster Presentations: Browse submissions from pharmacy students. Contact the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. Awards ceremony reception: Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards presentation. President’s Breakfast: Attend the Sunday morning installation of new officers. receptions: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation hosts FAMILY NIGHT OUT. House of Delegates: Be a delegate or observer and see how important member participation is to the direction of the Association. 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 first hand about the FPA and how involvement can improve their chosen profession. Call the FPA office and offer to mentor or sponsor a student. Florida Pharmacists Political committee (FPPc) luncheon: Purchase a ticket to this luncheon to support your Political Committee. FPA Golf Event: Join us Friday for the FPA Golf Event. Please register early to reserve your space.
FPA 124th ANNUAL MEETING & CONVENTION • JULY 9 – 13, 2014 • INFO (850) 222-2400 FEBRUARY 2014
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FPA 124th Annual Meeting and Convention July 9-13, 2014 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Participant Participant Information Information
Pre Convention Special: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 2014 DIABETES UPDATE
Name: _____________________________________________________ Badge Name: _______________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ Phone: (W)
(H)_______________________ (H)________________________
Fax: ______________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ License: PS______________ PS________________ PUPU_________ _____________RPT_______________ Other State___________ Email: e-profile#____________________DOB NABP ____________________________________________________ (MM/DD)____________
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FPA Member with Full Registration FPA Member Non Member with Full Registration Non Member
FPA Member
$295
$380
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Non Member
$475
$560
$_______
Pharmacist BEST Value
$490
$575
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Member Technician
$120
$155
$_______
Non Member Technician
$140
$175
$_______
Technician BEST Value
$150
$185
$_______
Student
$110
$110
$_______
Guest (no CE)
$150
$150
$_______
$40
N/A
$_______
Guest Name:
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Handbooks
(BEST Value includes Registration & Membership)
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Please indicate below which functions you will attend. These functions are included in the Full Package. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not attend any of the events listed below. Full registration package includes one ticket to each of these events. Please see box 7 for additional tickets. House of Delegates (Thursday) Exhibit Hall (Friday and/or Saturday)
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Awards Reception (Saturday) Before After President’s BreakfastJune (Sunday) 27 June 27 I will not attend any of these functions. FPA Member $140 $150
Member $195 Education Registration 4NonDaily
#_______ # Amount
education of diabetes. The program will focus on the most current information evolving in the world of diabetes. Total Amount: $__________
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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
Golf Event
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@ $150
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Christian RPh Breakfast
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@ $40
$_______
Luncheon _________ Special Events Registration 6FPPC
@ $60 $_______ The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not Student Luncheon _________ @ $45 $_______ included in any other registration packages. Quantity Amount House of Delegates _________ @Price $25 $_______ (Non-convention registrants) PharmPACCE Luncheon
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@ $60
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Total Amount: $_______
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Additional Tickets
The following events ARE included in the Full Registration Package. However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered. Quantity Price Amount
Additional Tickets 7Exhibit Hall
@ $30 $_______ The following events ARE included in the Full Registration Package. Awards Ceremony @ $80 $_______ However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered. President’s Breakfast @ $50 $_______ Quantity Price A_______ Total Amount: $_______ _____
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Contributions (Make check payable to FL Pharmacy Foundation).
Adopt-A-Student Program
Amount: $_______
Foundation
Amount: $_______
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$225 $_______ Daily registration or$_______ handbooks. Member Technician does not include $40 admittance to functions $60 Handouts will be posted on our website, www.pharmview.com after July 7 Non Member Technician $55 $75 $_______ Before After June 13 June 13 Amount Handouts $30 N/A $_______ Please select the day(s) you will attend: FPA Member $140 $160 $_______ Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Non Member $195 $215 $_______
After June 13 $70 $135 $95 $185
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of blood glucose. Pharmacists play a vital role in the management and patient
Full Package Registration—Excludes Box 5
Full package registration includes Educational Programs (Thurs-Sun), Exhibit Hall, Awards Reception and President’s Breakfast. Handbooks are not included in full package registration. Handouts will be available on our website, www.pharmview.com, the week of July 7, 2014. Before June 13 After June 13 Amount_
Before June 13 $50 $115 $75 $165
Total Amount: $_______
Convention Polo Shirt (Deadline is June 6, 2014) Quantity
Yes
Payment Payment Check (To: FPA)
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Price Male/Female Size
@ $35
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Amount
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Total Enclosed: $ TotalEnclosed: AMEX Discover MasterCard $ Visa
Check# (To: FPA) MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover Account ________________________________________________ Account # ________________________________________________ Security Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________
Member Technician
$60
$80
$_______
SecurityAddress Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________ Billing _____________________________________________
Non Member Technician
$75
$95
$_______
Billing Address _____________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________
Handbooks
$40
N/A
$_______
Please select the day(s) you will attend: Friday Saturday Thursday 18
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Four Ways to Register:
Mail: FPA, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Call: 850-222-2400 Fax: 850-561-6758 Web: www.pharmview.com
FPA News NCPDP Seeking Volunteers The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) task groups are seeking volunteers to participate. Task group participation is open to NCPDP members and non-members alike. This is your opportunity to have a meaningful voice in the important process of transforming healthcare. Task groups meet via conference calls. Highlighted below are some of the newer task groups as well as current ones that need additional expertise and perspectives. A complete listing of NCPDP task groups is available here. For more information contact the NCPDP at 9240 East Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 or call (480) 477-1000. UF Student Receives APhA Scholarship The American Pharmacist Association Foundation has announced that 13 students have been selected to receive a scholarship for exceptional demonstration of leadership skills and academics through active involvement in that APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists. Congratulations to FPA student member Joseph Haley from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. The recipients will be recognized on March 31, 2014, at the APhA Foundation Contributors’ Breakfast during the 2014 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Orlando. Scholarships will be officially presented at the APhA-ASP Opening General Session on Saturday, March 29, at 1:30 p.m. Florida Surgeon General to Address Legislative Day Event Florida Surgeon General John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, will be presenting to pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians attending the Florida Pharmacists Legislative Day and Health Fair event in Tallahassee on March 10, 2014. Dr. Armstrong was appointed by Governor Scott as Surgeon General and Secretary of Health for the State of Florida on April 27, 2012. Previously, he was Chief Medical Officer of the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation; Surgical Director of the USF Health American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institute; and Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, in Tampa, FL. For more information on the event please visit our web site at pharmview.com.
Proposed Changes to AIDS Drug Assistance Program (from FPA General Counsel John Lockwood) The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is proposing changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (“ADAP”). Of relevant concern to independent pharmacies, DOH is proposing to limit participating in ADAP to pharmacies with an ADAP contract. It appears this proposed change may substantially restrict the ability of independent pharmacies to participate in ADAP. Public workshops will be held at the following locations in the upcoming weeks: February 25, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sandlake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809 February 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Hospital Auditorium, 4700 North Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33308 February 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the FIU Kovens Conference Center, 300 N. E. 151st Street, Miami, Florida 33181 The public workshops are the first stages of formal rule development. At the conclusion of these public workshops, DOH will consider the public input and possibly modify the rule or leave it the same. It is important that pharmacies impacted by these changes participate in the public workshops and voice their opposition. FPA Visits NSU and UF Florida Pharmacy Association Executive Vice President and CEO Michael Jackson visited the campuses of University of Florida in Gainesville and Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in Jackson Gets “Sharked” by Dean Lisa Davie. Jackson shared Deziel and Dr. Goar Alvarez information on public policy making and how important it is to be an active participant with the students attending the session. “The student energy and interest level related to these subjects are amazing,” Jackson said. There are no pharmacists currently serving in the Florida legislature, so many decisions that relate to pharmacy are based upon what advocates share with members of the Florida House and Sen-
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ate. Students were encouraged to attend the Pharmacist Legislative Day event and Health Fair at the Florida Capitol on March 10-11, 2014, in Tallahassee. Medical Use of Cannabis Bill Filed Senate bill 962 has been filed that seeks to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The bill is referred to as the “Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act” and requires the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to regulate the manufacture, cultivation, possession, wholesale distribution, dispensing, purchase, delivery and sale of cannabis for medical use and the manufacture, possession, purchase, sale, use and delivery of drug paraphernalia. The bill also holds DBPR responsible for the licensure and permitting of dispensaries and medical cannabis farms and the registration of owners, directors, officers, members, incorporators, employees and agents of such farms and dispensaries. The FPA will be monitoring this bill.
SB 1030 Regulates Medical-grade Marijuana and Cannabis Senate bill 1030 sponsored by Senators Bradley, Bean and Brandes has been filed that authorizes specified physicians to prescribe to specified patients medical-grade marijuana. The bill’s co-introducers Senator Galvano, Senator Sobel and Senator Soto also signed on board the proposal. This bill places authority under the Department of Health and creates dispensing organizations. These dispensing organizations, according to the bill, do not have to be licensed or regulated under the pharmacy practice act or Board of Pharmacy.
The All-new FPA Website is Now Online Pharmview 3.0 offers more features, greater access and increased opportunities for member interaction. ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■
Keep your dues current with the most accurate information in your membership accounts Register for conferences and educational programs Register online and you can print a receipt instantly without having to wait for one to be mailed to you Your continuing education credits earned through FPA programs will be published as transcripts and certificates in your member record
Take advantage of all the possibilities and visit your new website today at www.pharmview.com.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students
FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 124th ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION
July 9-13, 2014 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa ♦ Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Poster Session: Friday, July 11, 2014 11:00AM-1:00PM
The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 5, 2014. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to: Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Continuing Education Florida Pharmacy Association 610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 tmerren@pharmview.com
PLEASE TYPE
Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________
□Entry Level Pharm.D. □ Post B.S. Pharm.D. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No: _____________________E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________ Abstract Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Poster Type:
□Clinical Research □Basic Science Research □Translational Research (Basic Science and Clinical Research)
Primary Author: __________________________________________________________________________________ (Students must be listed first to be considered for the Award. Presenter will be notified by mail of acceptance). Co-Author(s): _________________________________________________________ Student
□YES □NO
Awards:
Posters will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes to be presented at Convention. (Only one prize is given for each winning poster)
Free Registration:
Three entry level students from each Florida College of Pharmacy will be eligible for a complimentary Florida Pharmacy Association Convention Student registration. (Student Registration does not include CE or hotel accommodations) I am interested in being considered for this registration:
College:
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ABSTRACT FORMAT The abstract form submitted should be the equivalent of one page. The abstract should include: Title (Include authors’ names and name of College of Pharmacy), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstracts will not be accepted if it is not in this format. Do not include figures or graphs.
Please direct all questions and concerns to:
Tian Merren Owens ♦ (850) 222-2400 ext. 120 ♦ tmerren@pharmview.com DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014 FEBRUARY 2014
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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 as an officer of the association in other than 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 FPA 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 FPA and/or other pharmacy organizations. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated commitment to community service.
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N O M I N A T I O N S ■■ 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 and 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 a 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. Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy.
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Criteria: ■■ Licensed to practice for nine years or less. ■■ 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. Criteria: ■■ The recipient must be an FPA member. ■■ The recipient must serve as a role model for the profession of pharmacy.
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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 must have 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. 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 with-
in 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. Applications 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, 2014 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, 2014) 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 Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Upsher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award Technician of the Year 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, 2014
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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS AHCA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES 2727 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 412-4166 www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/ pharmacy AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (APhA) Washington, D.C. (800) 237-2742 www.pharmacist.com AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACISTS Bethesda, MD (301) 657-3000 www.ashp.com/main.htm DRUG INFORMATION CENTER Palm Beach Atlantic University (561) 803-2728 druginfocenter@pba.edu FLORIDA BOARD OF PHARMACY 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C04 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254 (850) 245-4292 www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa FLORIDA POISON INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK (800) 222-1222 www.fpicn.org NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314 703.683.8200 703.683.3619 fax info@ncpanet.org RECOVERING PHARMACISTS NETWORK OF FLORIDA (407) 257-6606 “Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists”