This North Chapter meeting had Lou Diorio, RPh, FAPhA presenting on Improving the Safety of Compounded Sterile Preparations: USP <800> Compliance in Hospital Practice

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Presented by Maribel Pereiras, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP on 1/23/19

This lecture will describe the role of Penicillin Skin Test (PST) programs as a strategy to improve appropriate antimicrobial utilization by identifying patients that incorrectly report a penicillin allergy. It will raise awareness for the potential clinical and financial benefits and role of a well-structured PST program in the acute care setting by elaborating on the impact inappropriate antibiotic allergy documentation has on antibiotic selection. The lecture will also explain the signs and symptoms of a true anaphylactic allergy to a medication, and differentiate this from other reactions or side effects. It will also describe the process of performing, preparing, administering, and interpreting a penicillin skin test, and will highlight the roles that pharmacists and technicians can play in the development and implementation of a PST program. Lastly, the lecture will provide recommendations and strategies for implementation of a PST program within an acute care facility.

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NJHA, 760 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ - from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

NJHA, 760 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ - from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tri-State Health-System Pharmacy Summit 2019

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Tarrytown, NY 10591

Registration: 7:00 AM

Please plan to attend.

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Prescribing & Dispensing Controlled Substances: The presentation reviewed the laws surrounding prescribing and dispensing controlled substances. The first hour focused on drug diversion. The second hour focused on cannabis law.

There are important dates to remember:

Abstracts Due: Monday, January 7th, 2019 (by 12 p.m. EST)

Primary Author Notification: Friday, February 1st, 2019

Two NJSHP members won the raffle!

Multiple presentations regarding Medication Safety presented.

This program will review the role of the pharmacist in the management of COPD. Please join us as Dr. Fahim walks us through the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), summarizes current treatment guidelines and identify emerging drug therapies for COPD, and discusses the pharmacist’s role in the management of COPD.

The presentation reviewed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization recommendations, schedules, and monitoring parameters.  In addition, challenges regarding immunizations in the hospital setting, storage requirements, and resources for information on immunizations were reviewed.      

 

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