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florida PHARMACY TODAY Departments 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 23 Buyer’s Guide
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2013 Vaccine Recommendations: What They Mean for You February is American Heart Month
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FPA Calendar 2013
MARCH 1-4
APhA Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California
5 Legislative session begins 12-13 Legislative Days and Health Fair 15
Deadline to submit resolutions
23-24 FPA Committee and Council Meetings Orlando
APRIL 20-21 FPA Law and Regulatory Conference (Tampa) 28-30 NASPA Leadership Retreat for president elects MAY 3 Legislative session ends 7-8 NCPA Legislative Meeting 14-17 ASCP Spring Meeting Orlando 19
FPA Law and Clinical Conference Jacksonville
Mission Statements: of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal
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.
of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors
The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory capacity to the managing editor and executive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal in the establishment and interpretation of the Journal’s policies and the management of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities. The Board of Directors also serves to motivate the Florida Pharmacy Association members to secure appropriate advertising to assist the
Journal in its goal of self-support.
For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com 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, 2013 or prior to licensure renewal. Technicians will need to renew their registration 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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CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — (850) 906-9333 U/F — Dan Robinson (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. 4 |
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The President’s Viewpoint GOAR ALVAREZ Pharm.D, FPA President & ERIC ALVAREZ, SPEAKER OF THE H.O.D.
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Embracing Legislative Days All Year Long
y the time this article reaches you, “Legislative Days” will have come and gone; a thing of the past. However, the struggle must continue. It is imperative that legislators get educated and understand the pharmacists’ eagerness and potential to provide direct patient care services and help bring the nation’s exorbitant healthcare expenditures under control. One of our functions as members of the medical community should be to educate our legislators. With patience and conviction, we must identify those in our State House of Representatives and Senate, who are sympathetic to our causes and reaffirm our positions. But, we must spend more time and more dollars on those who understand our needs as a profession and, with our counsel, help to educate their colleagues who be more uninformed of our causes. It is with a mindset of success that we WILL succeed. It is with the winning combination of the advocacy efforts of our lobbyists, Lori Weems and Michael Jackson, but also the very important task of our personal lobbying efforts visiting and speaking with our legislators directly, at home and at the Capitol, that will make this success achievable. Our own opinions and accountability to ourselves and our patients, who are our best allies, must be strong, unified and unrelenting as we move closer to achieving the goal of recognition as healthcare providers. As we write this article, efforts are being made at the Federal level to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers. This, as you know, will allow us to be acknowledged as true partners in the healthcare team. This will help
Eric Alvarez, FPA Speaker of the HOD
Goar Alvarez, Pharm.D 2012-2013 FPA President
pave the way to collaborate more freely with physicians and other healthcare providers in caring for our patients as “partners in care.” As you know, in order to care for the enormous number of patients that will enter the “at need of care” population in our country in the next few years, with significantly more complex conditions and significantly more complex treatment modalities and options, the daunting task of providing this care can only be accomplished collaboratively. We are reaching out to you, colleagues, to continue the struggle. Do not think of “Legislative Days” as a period in time that comes and goes, but as a calling by your profession to come forward every day, to do what must be done, to take time to educate those who can help us, to be constant with your message, and to utilize us, the Florida Pharmacy Association , to help you develop tools that will help you in your
effort to educate and inspire those around you to understand our causes for the benefit of the patients we serve. Let’s start the next “Legislative Days” with a simple courtesy visit to your legislators, while at home, and in Tallahassee. In this way, they will already know why you are there and will appreciate and understand that by helping us they will be helping their many constituents. Help them understand the number and frequency of their constituents that you come in contact with on a daily basis simply by being a PHARMACIST. n Goar Alvarez, Pharm.D. President Eric Alvarez, Pharm.D. Speaker of the HOD
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FPA Staff
Executive Vice President/CEO Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400, ext. 200
Director of Continuing Education Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120 Controller Wanda Hall, ext. 211
Educational Services Office Assistant Stacey Brooks, ext. 210 Coordinator of Membership Christopher Heil, ext. 110
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Florida Pharmacy Today Board Chair............................................. Jennifer Pytlarz, Brandon Vice Chair...................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member.............................. Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Member....................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................Verender Gail Brown, Orlando Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee
This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2013, FLORIDA PHARMACY JOURNAL, INC. ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE: The Florida Pharmacy Today is a publication that welcomes articles that have a direct pertinence to the current practice of pharmacy. All articles are subject to review by the Publication Review Committee, editors and other outside referees. Submitted articles are received with the understanding that they are not being considered by another publication. All articles become the property of the Florida Pharmacy Today and may not be published without written permission from both the author and the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Florida Pharmacy Association assumes no responsibility for the statements and opinions made by the authors to the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Journal of the Florida Pharmacy Association does not accept for publication articles or letters concerning religion, politics or any other subject the editors/ publishers deem unsuitable for the readership of this journal. In addition, The Journal does not accept advertising material from persons who are running for office in the association. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Letters and materials submitted for consideration for publication may be subject to review by the Editorial Review Board. FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY, Annual subscription - United States and foreign, Individual $36; Institution $70/year; $5.00 single copies. Florida residents add 7% sales tax. Florida Pharmacy Association
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ASCP is gearing up for #ascpSC13 to be held May 14–17, 2013 in Orlando. ASCP is proud to announce professional development experiences presented by Disney Institute and a featured session on family caregivers and complex chronic care presented by AARP Senior Vice President, Susan C. Reinhard, RN, PhD, FAAN. SC13 has plenty to offer Floridians—plus time off to enjoy Orlando with family and colleagues! Top 5 Reasons to Attend: ■■ 15+ hours of CPE attainable ■■ Sessions on HIV/AIDS & 2 hours of Medication Errors ■■ Live GGP recertification ■■ Networking Opportunities ■■
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Executive Insight by michael jackson, RPh Michael Jackson, BPharm, EVP & CEO, Florida Pharmacy Association
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Getting Information to You Faster
nformation, these days, travels item. All you have to do is to accept the fast. As your professional associ- RSS feed connection and then you will ation, we are continuing to search start seeing what we see the moment for ways to get critical information to that we see it. You will be able to imyou faster. When our members tell us press your friends and colleagues with that email is too slow, we have to throt- your knowledge of the issues when tle up our outreach efforts to make sure that you know about emerging issues. It used to be that you received a Stat News through the U.S. mail. Then they invented the fax machine and the information race began. Now, fax technology, though still pretty swift, is not the fastest way to learn about things. Even if we used a facsimile machine, someone has to prepare the document, queue it for sending and deploy it. Once the message is sent, someone at the receiving end must pick it up from the machine and review it. If there are questions about the faxed message, the recipient of the fax must call the message sender. Email may have increased the speed at which information is disseminated, however messages that are transmitted they may only learn about it months or in bulk to our group members could get maybe even years later. filtered downstream by various e-mail What is interesting is that when we servers. Some may not even get opened, look at Florida licensed pharmacists, though our data is showing that mes- we find that most are choosing not to sages we send are regularly viewed by belong to our society. Many are not the majority of our members who re- members of any pharmacy organizaceive them. tion. This means that those of you readWe are beginning to tinker with ing this are considered the informed technology called RSS (Rich Site Sum- “elite” and have critical practice intellimary) Feeds. Simply, this means that gence on important matters pertaining some critical information that we send to our profession. What we do in pato our members gets published on the tient care is changing rapidly, hence the FPA web site before it is prepared in a reason why the Florida Pharmacy AsStat News and sent out. With RSS Feed sociation has invested considerable retechnology, we can take breaking infor- sources and effort in our website techmation and publish it on a special site nology and information management. within Pharmview.com. The moment We hope that you find this new tool that site is changed, you will receive a on www.pharmview.com beneficial. To notification of the new breaking news find out where to sign up for this news
This means that those of you reading this are considered the informed “elite” and have critical practice intelligence on important matters pertaining to our profession.
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and information feed, go to the home page and look for “FPA Breaking News.” Select the link that says “Enter here to sign up for our news and information feed.” You will see a green checkmark in the upper left- hand corner and the word “Follow.” In the right-hand corner you will see the RSS feed logo. Select that and you will see instructions on how you can get this information pushed out to you. There is value in information, and we hope that you will find this new service provided to you by the FPA useful. n
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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 deligently all year long on behalf of our members.
Bob Parrado.............................................................................. Chairman of the Board Goar Alvarez ................................................................................................FPA President Terry Gubbins............................................................................................ President Elect Betty Harris ............................................................................................................Treasurer Eric Alvarez.................................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Gary Koesten.................................Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates Preston McDonald, Director............................................................................ Region 1 Michael Hebb, Director ......................................................................................Region 2 Eva Sunell, Director ..............................................................................................Region 3 Raul N. Correa, Director ...................................................................................Region 4 Jeffery Parrado, Director ...............................................................................Region 5 Scott Tomerlin, Director.....................................................................................Region 6 Paul Rohrbaugh, Director.................................................................................. Region 7 Raul Gallo, Director.................................................................................................Region 8 Paul Elias, Director.................................................................................................Region 9 Constance Hogrefe.............................................................................. President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO
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Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair......................................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.com Vice Chair......................................................... Don Bergemann, don@bceinfo.com Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary...................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member........................Rebecca Poston, rebecca_poston@doh.state.fl.us Member....................................................... Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Member........................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member................... Verender Gail Brown, brownvgrx4304@hotmail.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com
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The Officers and Board of Directors of the Florida Pharmacy Association cordially invite you to join the #1 Club. Established in 1985, the Florida Pharmacy Association’s prestigious #1 Club recognizes those members who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to increasing membership in the Florida Pharmacy Association. Eligibility Requirements: Membership may be attained by sponsoring ten new active members to the Florida Pharmacy Association and participation in one retention program. Membership may be maintained by sponsoring three new members to the Florida Pharmacy Association each year following that of your installation and participation in one membership retention program per year. Benefits of Membership: One complimentary registration for you to the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting and Convention EACH YEAR that active membership in the #1 Club is maintained. New #1 Club Members will be honored with complimentary registration, a special red jacket and certificate during the Florida Pharmacy Association’s 123rd Annual Meeting and Convention. If you believe you have met the qualifications for admission into the #1 Club, please contact Chris Heil via email: cheil@pharmview.com or by calling 850-222-2400 ex 110.
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2013 Vaccine Recommendations: What They Mean for You Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
As an adult, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by keeping your vaccinations up to date. Below, you can find the main updates to the vaccines that adults need. Each year, scientific and medical experts review and update the U.S.-recommended immunization schedule for adults based on the latest research on how to control vaccine-preventable diseases. Changes in the 2013 recommendations reflect research that shows the best way to protect you and young, vulnerable children around you. Take a look at the following updates; one or more may apply to you.
Pneumococcal Vaccine CDC now recommends two kinds of pneumococcal vaccines for adults. ■■ One dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is recommended for adults aged 19 years and older with asplenia, sickle cell disease, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, cochlear implants, or conditions that cause weakening of the immune system. ■■ Adults 19 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions (for example, certain kidney diseases, cigarette smoking, chronic heart or lung disease, asplenia, and conditions that cause weakening of the immune system) should receive one or two doses of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). ■■ All adults 65 years and older should still get one dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). ■■ If you are recommended to get both PPSV23 and PCV13 vaccines, you should get the PCV13 vaccine first, followed by PPSV23 eight weeks later. Tdap and Td Vaccine ■■ All adults 19 years and older, including those 65 years and older, should get a dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine. ■■ The Tdap vaccine is now recommended for all women in the third trimester (ideally 27th through 36th week of their pregnancy), even if they have previously received Tdap vaccine. ■■ Tdap is especially important for anyone in close contact with infants younger than 12 months old – for example, parents, guardians, grandparents, babysitters, nannies, teachers, and those who have not previously received the Tdap vaccine. ■■ Other adults who are not close contacts of children younger than 12 months old, should receive a one-time dose of the Tdap vaccine. After your initial dose of Tdap, you’ll need the Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster every 10 years. You don’t need to wait to get the Tdap vaccine if you have recently received the Td booster vaccine. Find Out Which Vaccines You Need ■■ Throughout your adult life, you need immunizations to get and maintain protection against vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles, seasonal flu, hepatitis, and human papillomavirus (HPV). Take this simple quiz to find out which vaccines you might need. Check with your doctor about which vaccines are right for you. ■■ If you are going to travel internationally, you might need additional vaccines.
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February is American Heart Month Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable.
Every journey begins with one step, whether it’s climbing a mountain or preventing heart disease. This American Heart Month, CDC is offering weekly tips for better heart health. Take your first step on the road to a healthy heart with us. Heart disease is a major problem. Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year—that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.1 Heart attack symptoms The five major symptoms of a heart attack are ■■ Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. ■■ Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. ■■ Chest pain or discomfort. ■■ Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder. ■■ Shortness of breath. ■■ If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 9–1–1 immediately. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), which occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, costs the United States $312.6 billion each year.1 This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity. These conditions also are leading causes of disability, preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities. The situation is alarming, but there
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is good news—heart disease is preventable and controllable. We can start by taking small steps every day to bring our loved ones and ourselves closer to heart health. CDC is providing a tip a day throughout February, but you can take these small steps all year long. One Step at a Time As you begin your journey to better heart health, keep these things in mind: ■■ Don’t become overwhelmed. Every step brings you closer to a healthier heart. ■■ Don’t go it alone. The journey is more fun when you have company. Ask friends and family to join you. ■■ Don’t get discouraged. You may not be able to take all of the steps at one time. Get a good night’s sleep and do what you can tomorrow. ■■ Reward yourself. Find fun things to do to decrease your stress. Round up some colleagues for a lunchtime walk, join a singing group or have a healthy dinner with your family or friends. Plan for Prevention Some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you may have. ■■ Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables—adults should have at least 5 servings each day. Eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high cholesterol. Limiting salt or sodium in your diet also can lower your blood pressure. For more information on healthy diet and nutrition, visit CDC’s Nutrition and Physi-
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For more ideas about simple steps to take every day for better heart health, visit the full page of tips. You can also follow the Million Hearts™ initiative on Facebook and Twitter for even more ways to protect your heart and live a longer, healthier life. Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the United States by 2017. Together, we can prevent heart disease, one step at a time. Reference
1 Go AS, Mozaffarian D, Roger VL, Benjamin EJ, Berry JD, Borden WB, et al. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2013 update: a report from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2013;127(1):e6-e245.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students
FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 123rd ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION
July 10-14, 2013 JW Marriott Grande Lakes ♦ Orlando, Florida Poster Session: Friday, July 12, 2013 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 6, 2013. 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
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□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
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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)
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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:
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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:
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Florida Pharmacy Association
123rd Annual Meeting and Convention July 10-14, 2013 • Orlando, Florida
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EVOLUTION REVOLUTION Transform the Profession of Pharmacy
The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA), established in 1887, is the largest, oldest and premier state pharmacy organization that proactively advocates for the profession; promotes quality pharmaceutical care; provides exceptional educational programs; speaks with a unified voice and builds strong networks. FPA’s mission is to “serve, represent and assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy”. Continuing education courses will be offered for consultant and general licenses, as well as pharmacy technician registration. This year’s convention will address current and emerging topics that will keep you abreast of the constant change in the practice of pharmacy. Educational courses evolving in the practice of pharmacy include Bar-
iatric Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Medication Therapy Management, etc. In addition, there will be a pre-convention program on Pharmaceutical Compounding which will highlight pressing issues confronting pharmacy professionals and changes in compounding regulations. Join the Evolution Revolution with your colleagues at the beautiful JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando for FPA’s 123rd Annual Meeting & Convention. Get involved, increase awareness of state and national issues facing the profession; expand your professional network; broaden your knowledge from captivating speakers, especially the delivery of the keynote address by Rear Admiral Scott F. Giberson, U.S. Assistant Surgeon General, and Chief Professional Officer of Pharmacy. F E B R R U A R Y 2 0 1 3 | 15
FPA 123rd Annual Meeting and Convention Schedule July 10-14, 2013
Schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6 hrs GCE/TECH 7:45am
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
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Registration Desk Opens
8:00am-3:30pm
Pre-Convention Program Pharmaceutical Compounding
4:00pm-5:00pm
HOD Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm-6:00pm
Florida Pharmacy PACCE Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
7:30pm-9:00pm
Officer’s Meeting
7:30pm
Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting
Thursday, July 11, 2013 6 hrs of GCE/TECH or 3 hrs RC 7:00am
Registration Desk Opens
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Bariatric Medicine
12:30pm-1:30pm
Independent Pharmacist Luncheon (Invitation Only)
1:00pm-2:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Nonprescription Drugs
2:00pm-3:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Keynote Address by Rear Admiral Scott F. Giberson
3:00pm-5:00pm
House of Delegates Reconvenes
6:00pm-7:00pm
Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social
Friday, July 12, 2013 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/ RC 7:00am
Registration Desk Opens
7:00am-8:00am
Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Women’s Health
9:00am-10:30am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC NASPA/NMA Game Show
9:00am-11:00am
Journal Board Meeting
9:20am-10:50am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Women’s Health
8:00am-10:00am
Delegate Registration
9:00am-10:30am
CE Provider Workshop
10:50am-11:00am
Break
9:20am-10:50am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Alternative Medicine
11:00am-1:00pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
11:00am-1:00pm
Student Poster Presentations
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (Attendees on their own)
12:30pm-2:30pm
Local Unit Leaders Meeting
1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Men’s Health
1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Motivational Interviewing
10:50am-11:00am
Break
11:00am-12:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Disease Specific Apps
11:00am-1:00pm
FPA House of Delegates and Annual Business Meeting
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (Attendees on their own)
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RC = Recertification Consultant
TECH = Technician
STC = Student Continuing Education
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1:00pm-2:30pm
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Pharmacy Business Management
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Food and Drug Interactions
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Men’s Health
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Pharmacy Business Management
Education: 1.5 hrs TECH/STC Preparing Yourself for a Pharmacy Career: Focus on Interviewing Skills and Resume Development
2:35pm-4:05pm
Pharmacy Student Summit
5:00pm-6:30pm
Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)
7:00pm-10:00pm
Awards Ceremony Reception
1:15pm-4:15pm
Student Patient Counseling Competition
2:00pm
Golf Tournament Practice
2:30pm
PACCE Golf Tournament
2:35pm-4:05pm 2:35pm-4:05pm
5:00pm-6:30pm
PACCE Reception
7:00pm-8:30pm
University Alumni Receptions
8:00pm-11:00pm
Foundation CASINO NIGHT
Saturday, July 13, 2013 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC
Sunday, July 14, 2013 5 hrs of GCE/TECH 7:00am
Registration Desk Opens
7:00am-8:30am
President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers
7:30am-8:30am
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Optimizing Patient Care
6:30am
INCORPORATING HEALTH & FITNESS
7:00am
Registration Desk Opens
8:45am-10:45am
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Medication Therapy Management
Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH Reducing Medication Errors
10:50am-11:50am
7:45am-9:15am
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Pharmacy Business Management
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH HIV/AIDS Update
11:50am-12:00pm
Break
9:00am-11:00am
Education: Non CE Credit Pharmacy Career Forum
12:00pm-1:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Legislative Update
9:20am-10:50am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Medication Therapy Management
9:20am-10:50am
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Pharmacy Business Management
10:50am-11:00am
Break
11:00am-1:00pm
Exhibit Hall Golf Winners Announced in Exhibit Hall
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (Attendees on their own)
1:00pm-2:30pm
Student Luncheon
1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Nutrition Disorders
CODE KEY:
GCE = General Continuing Education
RC = Recertification Consultant
Consultant Track
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Community Pharmacists • Compounding Pharmacists • Consultant Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Long Term Care Pharmacists • Managed Care Pharmacists • Pharmacy Students • Pharmacy Technicians
The Florida Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Up to 29 contact hours are available upon successful completion of attendance and evaluation forms. Statements of continuing education will be available for you to download and print in 6 weeks. This is an ACPE application-based and knowledge-based activity. TECH = Technician
STC = Student Continuing Education FEBRRUARY 2013
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General Information Room Rates
$149 single/double occupancy for standard deluxe room. The room reservation deadline is Monday, June 17, 2013 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 3:00pm and the checkout time is 11:00 am. Room reservations can be made by calling (800) 266-9432. Guest self parking is $9 per day. Valet parking is $24 per day.
Keynote Speaker Rear Admiral Scott F. Giberson U.S. Assistant Surgeon General Director, Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness Chief Professional Officer, Pharmacy RADM Scott Giberson was selected by U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin as the first Director of the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (CCPR) in August 2011. He has operational leadership for a new Commissioned Corps infrastructure that provides the management of all personnel and readiness systems for over 6,500 Commissioned Corps officers. In addition to his full-time responsibilities as the Director of CCPR, RADM Giberson was also selected by Dr. Benjamin for a four-year term as the Chief Professional Officer (CPO) for the Pharmacy Category of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS), effective March 16, 2010. As the CPO, he advises the Office of the Surgeon General and the Department of Health and Human Services on operational and professional affairs of over 1,150 PHS pharmacists. RADM Giberson has served in roles as a Clinical Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, Senior Public Health Advisor, Senior Medical Program Officer, Acting Division Director, and Principal Consultant. RADM Giberson began his career in Gallup, New Mexico as a clinical pharmacist in the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 1994. In the mid-90s, he implemented pharmacy-based disease management clinics for hypertension and hyperlipidemia in Tohatchi, New Mexico. He increased his clinical expertise through two unique programs to expand his scope of practice. RADM Giberson was one of the first pharmacists in the PHS to ever become licensed as a Pharmacist Clinician and certified as an IHS Pharmacy Practitioner. He also was one of the founding members of the National Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (NCPS) Program in 1997. Today, the NCPS Program continues to thrive and has recognized over 225 18
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pharmacists — in the IHS and now expanded to the Bureau of Prisons. In 1998, he (and a small group of IHS pharmacists) became the first federal pharmacists to be compensated by a state Medicaid program as non-physician practitioners. RADM Giberson then became a long-standing member (privileged by physicians) of the Family Practice medical staff in Gallup, NM. He still holds those privileges today after 13 years. In 2000, RADM Giberson became the Chief Pharmacist at the Fond du Lac (FDL) Health Clinic in Cloquet, Minnesota where he continued as a non-physician primary care provider. RADM Giberson has taught hundreds of students at the IHS Clinical Pharmacy Practice Training Program (PPTP) and has lectured at many pharmacy schools across the U.S. In 2001, RADM Giberson responded to the Anthrax attacks and provided care to postal workers in New York City. He was later chosen by his peers as the National Coordinator for over 40 Nurse and Pharmacist Response Teams as he worked under the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security. In 2003, RADM Giberson was detailed to the Department of Defense for three years. He served on many international health missions for the U.S. Pacific Command involving more than 23 countries. His bilateral work with specific countries also included Thailand, India, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. He traveled extensively working with foreign militaries on HIV/AIDS and other initiatives. Following his work in the Pacific, he transitioned back to the IHS as their National HIV/AIDS Program Principal Consultant. He greatly expanded the program and became a sought-after consultant on HIV/AIDS programs. He also served as a Steering Committee member for President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy. RADM Giberson has advocated across his career to advance the pharmacy profession. He maintains dual licensure as a pharmacist and clinician, and has worked as a member of an IHS Family Practice Medical staff for most of his career. He is the primary author of Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes through Advanced Pharmacy Practice – A Report to the U.S. Surgeon General 2011 that garnered the U.S. Surgeon General’s public support. RADM Giberson also co-authored and facilitated the development of the first Federal Pharmacist Vision and Scope of Practice with the Federal Pharmacy Chiefs from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has authored articles in many publications, spoken at numerous venues domestically and internationally, and served as an adjunct faculty at multiple universities. RADM Giberson has experience as a global health consultant to the U.S. Marine Corps Command Staff and College during their Capstone exercise. He has received numerous PHS awards across his career, including the Clinical Pharmacist of the Year and a Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his global health work. RADM Giberson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from Temple University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts, and a graduate certificate in Health Emer-
gencies in Large Populations, a graduate-level program developed by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Pre-Convention Education
General Education Track
Our traditional Wednesday program will focus on Pharmaceutical Compounding. The FPA Educational Affairs Council discussed offering the compounding program long before the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated compounded products. Due to the recent outbreak, it is even more imperative to provide pharmacists with proper education on compounding and protecting patient safety. The compounding conference will offer 6 hours of live continuing education credit. Register for this outstanding program and walk away with valuable knowledge for your pharmacy practice. A separate registration fee is required for the pre-convention program.
Thursday - Sunday
The general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/ AIDS, and the always-popular offering of Florida Legislative Update. There will also be a Technology course which focuses on disease specific apps which will provide up-todate information on various treatment guidelines.
Consultant Education Track Thursday- Saturday
The consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various topics that are transforming the profession of pharmacy. The specific topics being offered include Alternative Medicine, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition Disorders and Food & Drug Interactions. There are 15 hours available for consultant pharmacists.
Student and Technician Track Thursday – 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.
Wednesday Only
Special Events
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 CASINO NIGHT. 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-AStudent 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. PharmPACCE Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Committee. PACCE Golf Tournament: Join us Friday for the PACCE Golf Tournament. Please register early to reserve your space.
JW Marriott Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32837 (800) 266-9432 Room Rate: $149 by June 17, 2013 (or once room block full) After this date, reservations are taken on a space or rate available basis.
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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”