Continuing education courses
Thursday, June 13, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Clinical Update: Immunizations
Johnathan Hamrick, PharmD | Lead Network Facilitator, CPESN Georgia; Clinical Pharmacist, Poole’s Pharmacy
In this session, participants will review new ACIP immunization recommendations, apply adult and childhood immunization schedules, and discuss shared clinical decision-making.
Value-Based Care and Pharmacy
Cassandra Richardson, PharmD, BCACP, TTS | Senior Manager, Clinical Initiatives, VillageMD; and
Victoryn Williams, PharmD, MBA, BCPS |Director, Clinical Quality Pharmacy, VillageMD
This session aims to deepen your understanding of value-based care within the realm of pharmacy practice. We will provide a background on value-based care and define the key terms. We will explore quality metrics and how pharmacy can positively impact HEDIS and star measures, providing further value to patients, providers, and the healthcare continuum.
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Compounding: Trending Products to Build Business
Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM | Director of Clinical Pharmacy, PCCA
This talk focuses on leveraging emerging market trends to establish a thriving compounding enterprise, with a specialized emphasis on hormone replacement therapy, weight loss solutions, and sexual health products. Participants will gain insights into identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities within these clinical areas, while developing tailored compounded formulations to meet patient needs. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to strategically position their compounding businesses for sustained growth and success in the dynamic healthcare industry.
Clinical Update: Updates on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management
Lydia Newsom, PharmD, BCACP | Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University
This session will review the evidence-based management of obesity with an emphasis on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and related drugs. It will highlight the role of the pharmacist and pharmacy personnel in supporting safe and effective use of GLP-1 RAs and related pharmacotherapy across the patient care continuum.
Hot Topic: Pharmacogenomics in the Community Pharmacy
Cody Clifton, PharmD | Director of Practice Transformation and Clinical Programs, CPESN USA
Optimizing patient’s medications is a main goal of pharmacist provided care. However, some medications may be impossible to optimize due to genetic make-up of an individual. Learn how community pharmacies have implemented pharmacogenomic testing and consultation services, including the challenges and successes.
1:30 – 2:45 PM
Compounding: Common Deficiencies in USP
Bryce Carter, PharmD, BCSCP | Infusion Pharmacist, Georgia Cancer Specialist, A Northside Hospital Affiliate
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has undergone significant revisions to its general chapters 795, 797, and 800, which went into effect November 1, 2023. These updates reflect evolving regulatory landscapes aiming to enhance the safety, quality, and consistency of compounded medications. However, the implementation of these revised standards poses challenges for compounding facilities, which may encounter deficiencies in meeting these revised requirements outlined by the USP. This session is going to explore some of the common deficiencies within these USP chapters. By addressing these challenges proactively, compounding practitioners can uphold the highest levels of quality assurance and patient safety in their operations.
Guardians of Medication Safety: Understanding the Regulations and Responsibilities Shaping Pharmacy Technicians’ Impact
Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA | Chief Professional Officer, PTCB
The session will focus on recent regulations pertaining the advancement of pharmacy technician practice and the enhancement of patient care.
Let’s Have a Heart to Heart: Clinical Updates on Heart Failure Management (1:30-2:30)
Amoreena Most, PharmD, BCCCP | Critical Care Pharmacy Fellow, University of Georgia
This session will discuss clinical updates in heart failure management, with a focus on strategies for initiating guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in the inpatient setting. Practical approaches for initiating GDMT including selection, timing, and optimization of therapy will be reviewed.
Friday, June 14, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Inventory Management 101: Tips and Tricks for Better Cash Flow
Thomas Sherrer, PharmD | PIC/Owner, Poole’s Pharmacy; and
Tyler Young, PharmD | Co-owner, Hines Prescription Shop
This session will detail best practices for managing your store’s inventory. We will discuss what inventory turns are, how to calculate your inventory turns, and tips and tricks that we have learned along the way to improve our inventory management and improve our cash flow as a result.
Clinical Update: Diabetes Update: 2024 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
Kimberly Barefield, PharmD, BCPS | Associate Professor, PCOM School of Pharmacy
The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) “Standards of Care in Diabetes” is a living document of current clinical practice recommendations providing components of diabetes care, treatment goals, and monitoring for efficacy and safety. This presentation will review the new updates to the standards of care. Current evidence will be incorporated to support patient-specific recommendations for initiation, modification and monitoring of pharmacotherapy.
Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable Situations
Ajay Mehra | Co-founder, UGO Rx
The session will discuss and cover the sales strategy and psychology behind effectively educating and marketing to Prescribers and Patients. We will cover not just what to say, but how to say it.
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Business Management: Empowering Your Staff
Lea Winkles, PharmD | Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Mercer University College of Pharmacy; and
Johnathan Hamrick, PharmD | Lead Network Facilitator, CPESN Georgia; Clinical Pharmacist, Poole’s Pharmacy
This session will provide information about pharmacy managers can empower staff members to assist with developing, implementing, and promoting patient-centered services.
LTC Regulatory Update and Billing
Sharon Clackum, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP | Senior Care Pharmacist, Rx Answers, LLC
Long term care regulations and billing requirements change constantly. Attend this session to hear the latest updates from Capitol Hill, updated survey findings, the new schizophrenia survey, and explore some unique billing opportunities.
Clinical Update: Oncology Supportive Care Measures for Community Pharmacists
Ashlyn Carter, PharmD, BCSCP | Clinical Pharmacist II, Emory University Hospital Midtown Winship Cancer Institute
After attending this session, pharmacists will gain a deeper understanding of personalized chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting management, including emerging therapies and optimal timing and dosing. They will have improved knowledge on preventive measures, early intervention, and novel treatment options for oral mucositis, as well as options for compounded therapies. Pharmacists will have enhanced proficiency in recommending preventative treatments for both diarrhea and constipation, tailored symptom management, and chemotherapy specific medication dosing. Lastly, pharmacists will have an increased knowledge of subtle signs of oncologic emergencies and facilitating timely patient-provider communication.
1:30 – 3:00 PM
GA Board of Pharmacy & GDNA Panel
3:15 – 4:15 PM
From APPE to APPrEnticeship
Anthony Hawkins, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM | Clinical Associate Professor, UGA College of Pharmacy and Medical College of Georgia of Augusta University
Apprenticeship-style teaching is an age-old way to learn a trade, typically focused on physical skills. Cognitive apprenticeship, derived from the traditional apprenticeship approach, is an instructional model that aims to have learners learn how to think. In this session, we’ll discuss the cognitive apprenticeship model and how it can inform our precepting style to improve teaching and learning in the experiential environment.
Hot Topic: LTC at Home – Getting Started
Leanne Haley Brown, BS Pharm, RPh |MNF for LTC@Home SPN, CPESN
In this session, you’ll learn what you need to know to get started in your pharmacy to bill LTC@Home
Using the 4 Ms to Support Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults
Susan W. Miller, PharmD, RPh | Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
This presentation will introduce an emerging evidence-based interdisciplinary approach to the healthcare of older adults, with a focus on the role of the pharmacist on the healthcare team. The age-friendly care approach seeks to address the apparent harm suffered by older adults with complex health needs who are navigating the U.S. health system.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Annual Law Update
Jordan Khail, PharmD | Clinical Instructor, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
This session will cover recent regulatory changes that impact pharmacy practice in the State of Georgia and discuss pharmacy advocacy initiatives.
Clinical Update: Women’s Health: The Basics on Common Contraceptive Methods and Their Accessibility
Lisley Brooks, PharmD, RPh | Women’s Health Pharmacist, Georgia Department of Public Health
This presentation provides an overview of commonly prescribed contraceptive methods, their effectiveness, and safety profile. It is also intended to promote awareness of the services provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Family Planning program.
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Annual Bloodborne Pathogen/OSHA Update
Christine Klein, PharmD | Vice-Chair for Experiential Education, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), its scope, bloodborne diseases, their modes of transmission and prevention, and other pertinent information.
Sync to Collaborate
Savannah Rainey Jones, PharmD | Lead Pharmacist/Manager, Continuum Health Solutions; and
Melodi Graham, CPhT, CHW | Solution Center Manager, Chancy Drugs
Review and expand your knowledge in pharmacy medication synchronization programs to enhance patient outcomes and increase revenue. Discover collaboration opportunities with multidisciplinary teams both in and out of the pharmacy walls. Highlight strategies to promote pharmacy driven services incorporating the entire pharmacy team.
10:30 AM – noon
The Quest of Building Sustainable Collaborative Care Teams
Olivia Bentley, PharmD, CFts, AAHIVP | Executive Director, Amity Medical Group; and
Saswat Kabisatpathy, PharmD | Chief Strategic Officer, Avant Pharmacy & Wellness
With the grand appearance and rapidly changing landscape of value-based payment models, providers are under constant pressure to meet a moving target. While incentives are provided for performance, limited mechanisms are put in place within these models to set providers up for success. Pharmacy teams have faced their own unique pressure points in recent years, but one theme has been consistent with new clinical opportunities for pharmacists: there is value in collaboration. Collaborative clinical services present an avenue for pharmacists to address gaps in care and enhance the overall coordination of care. Beyond this, they promote an opportunity for pharmacists to establish trust and showcase their value. However, even with providers and pharmacists working together, there is a challenge in addressing care for some of the most at-risk patient populations. In this session, the various avenues for collaboration will be explored to showcase community pharmacy teams as anchor points in providing value beyond the billing codes. Suitable for Techs
Clinical Update: New Drug Update 2024: A Formulary Approach
Rusty May, PharmD, FASHP, FNAP| Clinical Professor, University of Kentucky
New drugs released in the past year will be discussed with focus on the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, safety, dosing and cost. A “Formulary Approach” will be used to see if these agents offer any advantages over current therapies.
Hot Topic: Functional Medicine (10:30 – 11:30)
Laura Greene, PharmD | Pharmacist, Greene Life Health
This hour will include an overview of functional medicine and strategies for implementing a systems-based, root cause approach to care in your pharmacy.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Hot Topic: Pharmacy Approach to Health Equity and CHWs
Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP | CEO/MNF, Seguridad/CPESN Health
While the “frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have a close understanding of the communities served” description could apply to any member of your team, it truly is the definition of a community health worker. Hundreds of pharmacies in CPESN’s Health Equity special purpose network have built new revenue and partnership opportunities by training and rebranding their existing technician workforce as CHWs. You have been helping patients access community resources for years – it is time you empower your staff and get paid for it by using common terminology that the rest of the industry understands.
9:30 – 10:30 AM
DSCSA Reprise
Erin Dalton, PharmD | Director of Education and Training, PioneerRx/RedSail Technologies
In this session, attendees will learn about the basics of DSCSA and the 2024 updates for implementation. Attendees will also be given practical applications for DSCSA compliance in their pharmacies.
