2020 IPA Annual Meeting

annual meeting 2020 Monday, September 14 – Friday, September 18

Celebrate. Network. Connect. Monday-Wednesday (Bonus/Optional Events)

Engage. Learn. Lead. Thursday-Friday (Primary Programming)

IPA’s Annual Meeting is the epicenter of pharmacy practice in Iowa. Now taking place virtually September 14-18, the 2020 Annual Meeting will bring pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists safely together from across the state. Through digital platforms, attendees will collaboratively discuss and set policy, share innovative ideas, and make meaningful connections with colleagues.

This year’s Annual Meeting will be a week-long event! Primary programming will take place on Thursday and Friday with bonus events occurring Monday through Wednesday. IPA Awards will be presented throughout the week via social media. Visit www.iarx.org/ipaannualmtg for details on all of the week’s events.

Join us at Annual Meeting to, as always, advance and celebrate your profession, and leave refreshed and invigorated to better serve your patients!

17 THURSDAY

7:00-8:00am

8:00-9:00am

9:00-10:30am

10:30-11:00am

11:00-1:00pm

12:00-1:00pm

1:00-3:00pm

4:00-6:00pm Start Your Day with IPA – Virtual Coffee Hour

Keynote – A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything, Jason & Kim Kotecki

House of Delegates: Session 1 The House will act on policy recommendations brought to it by standing committees and individual delegates. Policy committee reports will be posted soon.

Keynote – BE The Positive Disruptor, Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier

Breakout Committee Meetings

Breakup Your Day with IPA – Virtual Lunch Hour

Virtual Exhibit Hall

President’s Reception & Formal Virtual Happy Hour Celebrate and socialize virtually as we install Diane Reist as the 142nd President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Board of Trustees awards, Bowl of Hygeia, & 50-Year Pharmacist Anniversary awards presented.

18 frid AY

7:00-8:00am

8:00-9:00am

9:00-11:00am

11:00-12:00pm

12:00-2:00pm Start Your Day with IPA – Virtual Coffee Hour

Keynote – Empowering Pharmacists to Care for Patients, Scott Knoer, CEO & Executive Vice President of APhA

House of Delegates: Session 2 The House will act on policy recommendations brought to it by standing committees and individual delegates. Policy committee reports will be posted soon . Keynote – Medicaid Managed Care – An Update from the MCOs, Iowa Total Care and Amerigroup

Conclusion of the House of Delegates

Jason Kotecki Camille Schrier Scott Knoer

Social Media Awards

Monday, Sept. 14 10:00 am - Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award Presentation 12:00 pm - Patient Care Partner Award Presentation

Tuesday, Sept. 15 10:00 am - Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Award Presentation 12:00 pm - Appreciation Award Presentation (Corporate)

Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 16 10:00 am - Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award Presentation 12:00 pm - Appreciation Award Presentation (Individual)

Thursday, Sept. 17 10:00 am - Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist Award Presentation 12:00 pm - Jerry Karbeling Leadership Award Presentation Friday, Sept. 18 10:00 am - Honorary President Award Presentation 12:00 pm - Excellence in Innovation Award Presentation 2:00 pm - Poster Presentation Award Presentation

COVID-19 Progress Tracker

Since the early weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iowa, IPA has been recording its communication and advocacy efforts, as well as state and national policy updates related to COVID-19. Updated weekly since mid-March, this resource has assisted IPA staff in continuing to provide current and relevant information to members throughout the ongoing pandemic.

MARCH

IPA hosts first Connecting Over COVID-19 webinars with a total of 304 attendees in March. IPA launches TOP 5 – NOW, an additional weekly email with strictly COVID-19 updates. IPA creates its COVID-19 Resources webpage. Governor Reynolds issues EO with language totemporarily relax pharmacist licensure and pharmacy technician registration requirements by the Board of Pharmacy. Federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation (CARES Act) includes new drug shortages protection, telehealth changes, and COVID-19 diagnostic testing and immunization coverage.

APRIL

CDC releases guidance for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians during COVID-19. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are added to the HEROES Act. HHS authorizes pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests pursuant to the PREP Act in response to joint recommendations by national pharmacy associations. IDPH issues a PPE Shortage Order in response to the ongoing shortage of PPE among clinics responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. IPA begins surveying hospitals on medication shortages.

This resource also serves as a historical and organizational document when reflecting on pharmacy practice in Iowa in 2020. A condensed version of IPA’s COVID-19 Progress Tracker is below. View the entire document at www.iarx.org/covid19.

MAY

IPA, CEImpact, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and Siouxland Medication Education Foundation collectively finalize therapeutic interchange clinical guide. FDA issues emergency use authorization for Remdesivir. NCPDP issues COVID-19 guidance for pharmacy-led testing. HHS launches COVID-19 uninsured program portal. IPA begins hosting Virtual Pharmacy Happy Hours.

JULY

HHS announces securement of 500,000 courses of Remdesivir for U.S. hospitals. WHO and partners announce $18 billion plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines when available. FDA releases guidance detailing expectations for development and licensure of COVID-19 vaccines. FDA add dexamethasone to the list of drugs that 503B outsourcing facilities and 503A pharmacies may compound under COVID-19. CDC recommends all Americans to wear masks to prevent spread of COVID-19.

JUNE

IPA hosts webinar on Exploring our Emotions: From COVID-19 to Racial Injustice. HHS announces new laboratory data reporting guidance for COVID-19 testing. FDA revokes emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. IPA joins 24 other state affiliates in a letter to Congressional leaders requesting an increase in federal funding for Medicaid in response to COVID-19. Gilead begins human testing of inhaled Remdesivir.

Virtual IPA Membership Engagement Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, IPA events looked quite different this spring and summer than in previous years. Regular IPA events moved completely virtual, and some new events were introduced! On March 19, IPA held its first Connecting Over COVID-19 webinar and has continued to nearly every week since. Providing practice, resource, and state updates while answering any immediate questions regarding COVID-19, IPA received fantastic feedback on the usefulness of these webinars. Notable guest speakers include: Andrew Funk, Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Mathew Hosford, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Wellmark, Rick Knudson, Executive Director of Clinical Pharmacy at Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Caitlin Pedati, State Medical Director and Epidemiologist, and many more.

On May 12, the Iowa Pharmacy Association, Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy hosted the 2020 NAPLEX-MPJE Review Course virtually. Although digital, the course brought various faculty and pharmacist experts together for a full day of programming for those preparing for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. Over 120 individuals attended the review course.

That evening, IPA hosted its first Virtual Pharmacy Happy Hour to allow members to connect and share ideas and concerns in a less formal space via Zoom. Over the next two months, IPA scheduled coffee and lunch hours as well with various themes. Additionally, CPESN-IA joined IPA for several coffee hours to discuss current issues and opportunities related to the COVID-19 pandemic and community pharmacy.

IPA successfully held the 2020 Innovation & Research Forum, previously held during Annual Meeting, on June 18-19. IPA welcomed over 50 residents representing all residency programs in the state to present their research projects in 15-minute virtual presentations. These presentations were recorded and made available at www.iarx.org/research_forums.

IPA Staff Changes Welcome IPA’s 2020-2021 Executive Fellow, Sharmi Patel! On June 22, Sharmi Patel, PharmD, MBA, began her role as IPA’s 2020-2021 Executive Fellow in Association Management. As fellow, Sharmi will be immersed in the day-to-day activities of the association and work closely with IPA staff to continue advancing IPA’s mission. She will work to expand IPA’s clinical initiatives, attend state and national pharmacy meetings, gain exposure to all aspects of association work, and provide insight and assistance to the association. Sharmi is from Carol Stream, Illinois and a recent graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. In Iowa, she has worked at Walgreens Pharmacy and Methodist West Hospital. She held several leadership positions in organizations at Drake, as well as completed pharmacy practice experience in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Sharmi was selected based on her demonstrated leadership potential, knowledge of the profession, and vision for the future of pharmacy practice.

In addition, IPA’s previous fellow, Amanda Abdulbaki, PharmD, is staying on staff as IPA’s new Director of Membership & Engagement. Kellie Staiert has also taken on the new title of Lead Project & Partner Manager.

National Pharmacy Associations Unite Against Racial Injustice On June 5, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and thirteen other national pharmacy associations released a joint statement, taking a stand against racism and discrimination in the United States after the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others. The statement declares:

“As pharmacists, we took an oath that includes, as its first statement, “I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.” Humanity includes all people, and we have the responsibility in this country to care for those who are disproportionately suffering. As health care professionals, we are trained to provide the best care to all and to “advocate for change that improves patient care.” Advocating against racism, all forms of discrimination and injustice can improve patient care. This is an urgent priority.”

By signing on, the national organizations commit to providing opportunities to address health care disparities and strengthen affected communities, providing education on social injustices and systematic challenges impacting health care, delivering strategies that focus on change through communications, partnerships and solutions to address health care disparities, and continuing dialogue among pharmacy organizations and stakeholders to identify and implement change. IPA was deeply saddened by the recent demonstrations of racial violence and communicated its support to stand against racial injustice.

Planning to Become a CPhT? Join IPA’s Fall Technician Study Group! Due to COVID-19 and temporary recertification suspension by the Board of Pharmacy, IPA’s Spring Technician Study Group was cancelled. Looking forward, IPA is excited to offer the Fall Technician Study Group virtually for technicians and candidates who will be taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the ExCPT exam. Visit IPA’s Calendar of Events to register.

The fall study group will meet virtually once per week at 8:00 pm starting October 7th and ending December 16th. As of this year, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) requires technicians to complete a PTCB-recognized education/training program or have equivalent work experience to be eligible to apply for the exam.

We encourage Study Group participants to purchase athome study materials, including the following reviewed and recommended for use by the IPA Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee:

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3. 4. 5. Complete Review for the Pharmacy Technician, 3rd Edition; APhA Pharmacy Technician Training Series Pharmacy Technician Certification Quick-Study Guide, 5th Edition; APhA Pharmacy Technician Training Series Manual for Pharmacy Technician, 5e, ASHP Legal Handbook for Pharmacy Technicians, ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition

Is Your Pharmacy Ready to Implement Technician Product Verification? Inside IPA’s TPV Toolkit, our Readiness Assessment will give you a gauge of your readiness to implement technician product verification to optimize patient care at your pharmacy practice. The assessment should be completed individually at each unique pharmacy location with input from an owner/district supervisor/ pharmacy director, pharmacist-in-charge/pharmacy manager, and lead technician.

With the use of this assessment, you will know that it is likely a good time within your pharmacy to consider utilizing technician product verification to optimize patient care delivered by your pharmacists. This readiness assessment is just the first step as you begin the implementation process.

To learn more and to purchase the TPV Toolkit, visit www.iarx.org/TPV. ■

New Episodes for 2020!

BOP: What, Why & How is a podcast hosted by IPA’s Casey Ficek with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s Andrew Funk or Sue Mears following each Board of Pharmacy (BOP) meeting. Each episode focuses on WHAT actions were taken by the Board of Pharmacy, WHY the BOP took the actions it did, and HOW BOP action will impact practice in Iowa. Listen at:

www.iarx.org/bop_podcast

Each podcast episode is ACPE accredited as 0.25 CPE for Pharmacy Law for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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