2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar

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2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Friday, June 21 - Saturday, June 22, 2024

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About

The 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar (HSPS) offers 17+ hours of CPE content for live and on-demand learning. Registration includes Texas State Board of Pharmacy CE requirements, clinical updates, law updates and more. The event will be held on Friday, June 21 - Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Target Audience

This seminar is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in hospitals and other health-system settings.

Attendance Options

The event is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all live presentations will be recorded and become available for on-demand viewing a few weeks after the event. In addition to the live sessions, there is also on-demand content included with registration. With many ways to participate, you can’t miss out.

For those joining us in person, visit our location page on the HSPS website for more information.

Registering and Accessing the Content

HSPS registrants will access all seminar content on this page. Be sure to bookmark this page for accessing session content, live broadcast Zoom feeds and on-demand sessions. You are required to log into your account to access seminar content, so we recommend you keep your login email and password handy.

Register for 2024 HSPS

NOTE: If you have previously registered for the live event, skip down to Log Back In (orange box).
First, you must register for the activity using the GREEN button at the bottom of the page.
- (Note: If you have never claimed CE credit through this UT Austin College of Pharmacy CE site before, you will also be prompted to create a CE profile before you can register for this program).
Once you are registered & logged in, save your email & password for easier access when you return to complete additional sessions.
Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions listed in that module.
If you wish to return to the program later, do so by following the instructions in the orange box below.

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Select Pending/Private Programs in the grey menu bar at the top of the page.
Enter your email/password at the prompt.
Select 2024 Hospital Practice Seminar located under the Online CE Tab
Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions in that module.

Additional Event Information

Bookmark this page: Bookmark this page and remember the login information you used to register. All attendees will access content here.
Session content: Look to the tabs below for content. PDF copies of the presentation slides will be added in each session tab.
Agenda: A copy of the agenda will become available here. Please check back later.
All content will be recorded: All content will be recorded for viewing online after the event – so if you miss a session, no worries. You will be able to see sessions over the next year (please allow 4 to 6 weeks for recordings to appear).
On-demand sessions: You can open the links below to find the on-demand videos embedded in the system. Recordings of the live sessions will be placed in the tabs in the same way.
Evaluations: You will be able to access and complete evaluations at the scheduled time the live session ends. If the speaker is to finish early, just know the evaluation will eventually become live at the originally scheduled time.
CPE credit: Upon completing the online evaluations following each session, the credit for that session will be automatically uploaded to the NAPB profile you entered in this system. You can double-check that profile number by looking under the My Profile tab linked at the top right of this page.
Thank you: We know you have options on where you get your CPE. We greatly appreciate you choosing The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy!

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity has been approved for CE credit as outlined here.

UT Austin College of Pharmacy’s Center for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD) takes steps to ensure all CE programming is fair, balanced and supports safe/effective patient care. In doing so, the university has ensured that all faculty presenters in this program have disclosed all financial relationships and any/all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated before the start of the program.

Questions?

At any time, please email us at UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu – we monitor this email daily and will be monitoring it all day during the live event.

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Date: Jun 21, 2024 07:00 AM - Jun 22, 2024 05:00 AM

Fee

$475.00

CE Hours

20.75

CE Units

2.075

Activity Type

Knowledge

Fri, Jun 21, 2024

HSPS 2024 - Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar

Friday, June 21, 2024

The 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all sessions are broadcast via Zoom Webinar for those who need to watch online.

All sessions are recorded and will be available to view on-demand a few weeks after the event.

Please note the icons in the session tabs below.

The "in-person" icon lets you know the session is for in-person attendance at the DoubleTree

The "live broadcast" icon indicates that the session is available on the Zoom webinar

The "on-demand" icon indicates the session contains a video for viewing the content anytime

Please access presentation slides, evaluations and available on-demand videos in the tabs below

Please note that the evaluations will become live at the scheduled time the session is to end. If a session ends early, please wait for the scheduled time for it to become open.

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 08:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Enhancing Pediatric Medication Management in In-Patient Settings

Enhancing Pediatric Medication Management in In-Patient Settings

Learning Objectives

Apply evidence-based dosing guidelines for pediatric patients.
Analyze and mitigate safety risks in pediatric medication management.
Execute safe medication administration protocols for complex care pediatric patients.
Adapt communication strategies for pediatric patients and families, considering diverse needs.

About the Speakers

Sarah Kubes, Pharm.D., BCPPS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Kubes was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, then attended the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and graduated in 2011. Dr. Kubes continued her post-graduate education as a PGY resident at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Houston Medical Center and then a PGY2 pediatrics residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Following residency, she accepted a position as a Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In 2014, she re- located to San Antonio and took on the role as the Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Kubes joined the UT group in 2018 as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as an Adjoint Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine and The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities within the college, Dr. Kubes is also responsible for clinical pharmacy services and caring for pediatric patients within the University Health System in San Antonio. Dr. Kubes also sits on the CTSHP board as a senior board member, has been appointed by the Texas Attorney General’s office and the Texas Health and Human Services commission as a Texas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board Member, serves as the Chair for the UT affiliated Residency Programs and vice chair for the general pediatrics special interest group for the Pediatric Pharmacy Association national organization. Her primary areas of research include quality improvement in pediatrics, cystic fibrosis and infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include pediatrics, infectious diseases and maternal health. In her spare time she is a mom to 3 children, an avid gardener, baker, reader and chicken/turkey/pheasant/duck/quail/bunny/piggy tender.

Disclosure: Dr. Kubes does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Jenna Summerlin, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Jenna Summerlin received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Union University College of. Pharmacy in Jackson, Tennessee in 2020. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, followed by a PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. In July 2022, she joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice. Dr. Summerlin is a board-certified pediatric pharmacist and maintains a clinical practice site at Dell Children’s Medical Center in pediatric internal medicine where she serves as a clinical pharmacy specialist and precepts residents and fourth-year Pharm.D. students. At the college, she provides didactic lectures, lab facilitation, and structured mentoring throughout the Pharm.D. curriculum.

Disclosure: Dr. Summerlin does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-102-L01-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00

Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Paving the Way Women’s Health and Reproductive Wellbeing

Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Paving the Way Women’s Health and Reproductive Wellbeing

Learning Objectives

Discuss regulations, practices, and outcome data related to women’s health issues in Texas highlighting the pharmacists’ current role.
Investigate barriers to accessing women’s health care, including provider availability, geographical disparities, and cost concerns.
Examine pharmacist-driven practices surrounding women’s healthcare nationally.
Describe the potential impact and role of a pharmacist in expanding access and improving women’s healthcare outcomes.

About the Speakers

Sarah Kubes, Pharm.D., BCPPS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Kubes was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, then attended the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and graduated in 2011. Dr. Kubes continued her post-graduate education as a PGY resident at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Houston Medical Center and then a PGY2 pediatrics residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Following residency, she accepted a position as a Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In 2014, she re-located to San Antonio and took on the role of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Kubes joined the UT group in 2018 as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as an Adjoint Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine and The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities within the college, Dr. Kubes is also responsible for clinical pharmacy services and caring for pediatric patients within the University Health System in San Antonio. Dr. Kubes also sits on the CTSHP board as a senior board member, has been appointed by the Texas Attorney General’s office and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Texas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board Member, serves as the Chair for the UT affiliated Residency Programs and vice chair for the general pediatrics special interest group for the Pediatric Pharmacy Association national organization. Her primary areas of research include quality improvement in pediatrics, cystic fibrosis and infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include pediatrics, infectious diseases and maternal health. In her spare time, she is a mom to 3 children, an avid gardener, baker, reader and chicken/turkey/pheasant/duck/quail/bunny/piggy tender.

Disclosure: Dr. Kubes does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Justina Lipscomb, Pharm.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Justina Lipscomb is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin - College of Pharmacy, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at The UT Health San Antonio School of Medicine, and an Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Roseman University – College of Pharmacy located in Henderson, NV in 2012. She then went on to complete a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC and PGY-2 internal medicine pharmacy residency at the South Texas Veteran Health Care System in San Antonio, TX. She practices primarily in adult acute medicine and is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist. Her research focuses primarily on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI), interprofessional education, and cardiology.

Disclosure: Dr. Lipscomb does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-103-L01-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00

Refreshment Break

Refreshment Break (15 minutes)

In-person attendees: Join us for a refreshment break.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a quick break.

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Texas Pharmacy Law: Health System Focus

Texas Pharmacy Law: Health System Focus

Learning Objectives

Cite recent changes in pharmacy law and rule and their impact on daily hospital pharmacy practice

About the Speaker

Daniel Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph.

Executive Director
Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Daniel R. Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph., serves as the Texas State Board of Pharmacy TSBP’s Executive Director/Secretary. Dr. Carroll’s tenure as Executive Director began on October 23, 2023. Dr. Carroll comes to TSBP with decades of pharmacy and leadership experience. Before becoming a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll practiced as a pharmacy technician. Over the course of his career as a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll has practiced extensively in hospital settings. He also assumed several leadership roles in these settings, serving as Director of Pharmacy at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas; Cedar Park Regional; and Seton Family of Hospitals at both Brackenridge and Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas. Most recently, Dr. Carroll served as the CEO of Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital. Dr. Carroll has also been active in his community as a volunteer pharmacist, a mentor to students interested in careers in healthcare, a healthcare topics presenter, and has been involved with several pharmacy-focused committees. Dr. Carroll obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently working toward his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration through Texas Tech.

Disclosure: Dr. Carroll does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-104-L03-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

CE Hours

1.00

TechRx: Navigating Diverse Roles and Advancements for Pharmacy Technicians Panel

TechRx: Navigating Diverse Roles and Advancements for Pharmacy Technicians Panel

Learning Objectives

Summarize advanced roles for the pharmacy technician
Describe current options for pharmacy technician advanced certification
Describe pharmacy technician advanced roles at surrounding institutions

About the Speakers

Rebecca Brady, Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA – Moderator

Pharmacy Education Manager, Quality & Education

University Health

Dr. Brady received her PharmD from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 and completed a PGY1 in Pharmacotherapy and PGY2 in Solid Organ Transplant at University Health in San Antonio, TX from 2006 – 2008. After completing residency, she joined the clinical pharmacy faculty at the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy and was faculty until the end of 2016. Her career shifted in 2017, when she joined the University Health full-time as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Solid Organ Transplant, and transitioned to a management position with the Pharmacy Leadership Team in 2018. Dr. Brady served in several leadership roles, but currently is University Health’s Pharmacy Education Manager. Dr. Brady’s pharmacy career has been focused in academia, clinical practice, and leadership. Overall, her goal is to contribute to the evolution of the pharmacy profession by promoting teamwork, education, and the development of others.

Disclosure: Dr. Brady does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Eve Preciado CPhT-Adv
Pharmacy Technician Educator
University Health in San Antonio

Disclosure: Eve Praciado does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Mike De Luna, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Residency Program Director (Interim)
Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital

Disclosure: Dr. De Luna does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Josephine Fuentes, B.A., CPhT
Division 340B Program Coordinator
St. David’s HealthCare
HealthTrust Supply Chain

Josephine Fuentes has almost 20 years of pharmacy experience. She has worked for St. David’s HealthCare for 17 years, where she has had the opportunity to work in both frontline and leadership roles, including auditor and tech supervisor. She currently serves as the Division 340B Program Coordinator.

Disclosure: Josie Fuentes does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Stephanie Barr, CPhT
Pharmacy Technician II
St David's Healthcare

Disclosure: Claudia Barr does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-105-L05-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00

Lunch: Optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion

Lunch Break

In-person attendees: Join us for lunch.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a lunch break.

Optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion

This optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion involves guided reflections about topics and treatment changes based on morning topics. Participants may choose any topic from the conference presentations that are most likely to impact or improve their practice.

Worksheet: For in-person attendees, you can pick up a worksheet at the check-in table, others may use the downloadable document. Use this document for the discussion and reflection of the chosen topic. The worksheet displays areas that have been demonstrated as the major barriers or areas that impact the implementation of new content into practice.

Take notes as you reflect. When you go to complete the evaluations for CE credit, the evaluation will ask you to share what you wrote in the worksheet. (NOTE: simple answers will not result in credit - one must truly reflect on the topic.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics

About this Program:

Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:

Identifying what changes in practice
Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change

Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation have been shown to make a significant difference in the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The use of this exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice.

Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D. serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-117-H04-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM

CE Hours

0.50

Clinical Pearls on Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke

Clinical Pearls on Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke

Learning Objectives

Outline strategies for anticoagulant reversal in hemorrhagic stroke
Identify blood pressure goals and antihypertensive agents for acute stroke
Compare thrombolytic agents for acute ischemic stroke
Summarize therapies for post-stroke care

About the Speaker

Colleen Barthol, Pharm.D., BCCP

Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neurocritical Care

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director

Department of Pharmacotherapy & Pharmacy Services at University Health

Colleen Barthol is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Neurocritical Care at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy then completed a PGY1 Residency at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN. She is also the Lead Critical Care Pharmacist and PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director at University Health. Dr Barthol has over 15 years of experience as a critical care pharmacist and precepts both students and residents. She is an active member of the Neurocritical Care Society Pharmacy Leadership Group and her practice interests include traumatic brain injury, stroke and anticoagulation reversal.

Disclosure: Dr. Barthol does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-106-L01-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00

Something's A-Myth: Debunking the Superiority of Intravenous versus Oral Antibiotics for Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis and Bloodstream Infections

Something's A-myth: Debunking the Superiority of Intravenous versus Oral Antibiotics for Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis and Bloodstream Infections

Learning Objectives

Explain the historical context of the widely held belief that prolonged, IV-only therapy is necessary for invasive infections
Review pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles governing the efficacy of antibiotics
Summarize and interpret current literature comparing the efficacy of oral and IV-only antibiotic therapy

About the Speaker

Brian Frescas, Pharm.D., BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialist/Director of Antimicrobial
Stewardship, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital

Dr. Brian Frescas is an infectious diseases pharmacy specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas. He currently serves as director of antimicrobial stewardship for the CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, monitoring and optimizing antimicrobial use for its five hospitals in the Texas Coastal Bend. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 2019. After graduating, Brian pursued PGY1 residency training at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, going on to complete his PGY2 training in infectious diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Brian capitalized on this year of academic training by conducting a study on clinical outcomes associated with gram-negative resistance mechanisms, publishing the findings of his research in 2023. In his current role, Brian has championed several initiatives via policy writing, protocol implementation, and education campaigns aimed at optimizing antimicrobial prescribing practices throughout the CHRISTUS Spohn hospitals. Along with his clinical duties, Brian offers several infectious diseases rotations for the CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline PGY1 residency program, Driscoll Children's Hospital PGY1 residency program, and Texas A&M School of Pharmacy as an APPE preceptor. As a research mentor, Brian has co-authored several research manuscripts spearheaded by his residents and aids with statistical analysis for all residency research projects. His most recent academic role is as a pharmacotherapy grand rounds mentor in collaboration with UT Austin's Teaching Certificate Program, where he reviews and aids residents in producing high-quality continuing education presentations in pursuit of their teaching certificate. His practice interests include antimicrobial resistance, oral versus intravenous antimicrobial therapy, and antimicrobial treatment optimization at transitions of care. Aside from work, Brian spends his free time playing musical instruments and singing, performing for fun at different venues. He enjoys reading fantasy novels and indulging in the occasional video game.

Disclosure: Dr. Frescas does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-107-L01-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00

Refreshment Break

Refreshment Break (15 minutes)

In-person attendees: Join us for a refreshment break.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a quick break.

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Human Trafficking: Pharmacy Perspective 2024

Human Trafficking: Pharmacy Perspective 2024

Learning Objectives

Describe different types of human trafficking and their local, statewide and international prevalence
Identify potential signs of human trafficking in victims who present for care in a medical setting
Discuss the immediate healthcare needs of identified victims and develop an ability for trauma-informed response
Describe available resources for victims' service and aftercare

About the Speakers

Kerri Taylor, M.S., ccc-slp
Executive Director at Unbound Houston

Kerri Taylor is the Executive Director of Unbound Now Houston, the local chapter of Unbound Now, an international anti-human trafficking organization that focuses on domestic minor sex trafficking with specific emphasis on prevention efforts with at-risk youth. Unbound works to activate the community to fight human trafficking and is dedicated to public awareness, prevention education, professional training, and survivor advocacy. Kerri serves on the board of the Brazoria County United Front Coalition to Fight Human Trafficking. In addition to being a member of the Child Sex Trafficking Advisory Council of Harris County, she works closely with the No Trafficking Zone, established in 2020 and with NRG stadium. Unbound Now Houston’s advocates are onsite at every Texans home football game, providing services for identified victims. In addition, she serves alongside other advocates in Galveston and Brazoria County as a coordinated response protocol for identified victims of human trafficking is developed. Kerri earned a bachelor's degree in Education from Baylor University with a specialization in Speech Pathology and Audiology and subsequently, a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the John A. Burn School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. She is retired from private practice, having served in the acute, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and home health settings specializing in neurogenic speech and swallow disorders

Disclosure: Kerri Taylor does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Sarah Kubes, Pharm.D., BDPPS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Sarah Kubes was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, then attended the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and graduated in 2011. Dr. Kubes continued her post-graduate education as a PGY1 resident at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Houston Medical Center and then a PGY2 pediatrics residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Following residency, she accepted a position as a Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In 2014, she re-located to San Antonio and took on the role as the Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Kubes joined the UT group in 2018 as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as an Adjoint Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities within the college, Dr. Kubes is also responsible for clinical pharmacy services and caring for pediatric patients within the University Health System in San Antonio. Her primary areas of research include quality improvement in pediatrics and infectious diseases.

Disclosure: Dr. Kubes does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-108-L01-P/T

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

CE Hours

1.50

Reception

Reception

In-person attendees: Join us for a reception.

Date: 06/21/24

Time: 05:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Sat, Jun 22, 2024

HSPS 2024 - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar

Saturday, June 22, 2024

The 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all sessions are broadcast via Zoom Webinar for those who need to watch online.

All sessions are recorded and will be available to view on-demand a few weeks after the event.

Please note the icons in the session tabs below.

The "in-person" icon lets you know the session is for in-person attendance at the DoubleTree

The "live broadcast" icon indicates that the session is available on the Zoom webinar

The "on-demand" icon indicates the session contains a video for viewing the content anytime

Please access presentation slides, evaluations and available on-demand videos in the tabs below

Please note that the evaluations will become live at the scheduled time the session is to end. If a session ends early, please wait for the scheduled time for it to become open.

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Guidance on the Management of Heart Failure in Patients with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction

Guidance on the Management of Heart Failure in Patients with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction

Learning Objectives

Review pathophysiology, epidemiology, and challenges in treatment of HFmEF and HFpEF
Compare and contrast current guidelines and recent expert consensus on management of HFmEF and HFpEF
Formulate an evidence-based recommendation for use of emerging guideline directed medical therapies in patients with HFmEF and HFpEF

About the Speakers

William Godinez, Pharm.D., BCACP
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Cardiology
University Health

William Godinez is an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at University Health. After graduating from the UT College of Pharmacy, he completed his PGY1 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM and his PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency at University Health in San Antonio, TX. He currently practices in Outpatient Cardiology, where he precepts PharmD students and pharmacy residents on academic ambulatory care rotations. His research and teaching interests focus on interprofessional education, collaboration, student preparedness for residency, delivering exceptional patient-centered care, and core disease states, such as cardiology and diabetes.

Disclosure: Dr. Godlnez does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Kristin Janzen, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist, Dell Seton Medical Center

Kristin Janzen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. After graduating from UT College of Pharmacy, she completed a combined PGY1 & 2 Pharmacotherapy residency at Butler University and Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. She currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts fourth-year Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She teaches throughout the didactic curriculum at the UT College of Pharmacy, focusing on pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and application-based pharmacy practice labs. She has been recognized for both didactic and experiential teaching and has been awarded the UT Austin College of Pharmacy Educator of the Year, the Austin-Temple-Waco Region Preceptor of the Year, and Wm. Arlyn Koesel Preceptor of the Year Awards. She has also been recognized by the UT Center of Health Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) as a Health IPE Fellow. Her research and teaching interests focus on student preparedness for residency, interprofessional education, and core medicine disease states, such as pulmonology, cardiology, and diabetes.

Disclosure: Dr. Janzen does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-109-L01-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00

Building a PEN-FAST PALACE: New Penicillin Allergy Approaches

Building a PEN-FAST PALACE: New Penicillin Allergy Approaches

Learning Objectives

Summarize current standards of care for penicillin-allergic patients
Analyze recent evidence supporting risk stratification with oral challenge as a de-labeling strategy
Suggest methods of incorporating comprehensive penicillin allergy assessment and de-labeling strategies into practice

About the Speaker

Daniel Giddings, Pharm.D.
Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist
University Health

Daniel Giddings, Pharm.D., BCPS is an Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center (SAMC), a position he has held since February of 2016. Responsibilities include patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, bedside pharmacist support of codes, trauma alerts, and resuscitations, process improvement, and patient counseling. In addition, Daniel serves as the director for SAMC’s PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program as well as a preceptor for UT Austin pharmacy students interested in the ED. When not at work, Daniel likes to watch things grow, whether that is his veggies and blackberries in the garden or his 2-year-old daughter Linnea. Daniel completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Texas at Austin and received his PharmD from the UT College of Pharmacy in 2013. He undertook post-graduate training at SAMC, where he has worked in several roles since completing the PGY1 program in 2014

Disclosure: Dr. Giddings does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-110-L01-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00

Refreshment Break

Refreshment Break (15 minutes)

In-person attendees: Join us for a refreshment break.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a quick break.

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Rapid Fire: Review of Common Topics of Interest Impacting Health System Pharmacy Practice

Rapid Fire: Review of Common Topics of Interest Impacting Health System Pharmacy Practice

This program consists of three quick sessions:

Navigating the Unknown: Unveiling Critical Thinking in Medical Emergencies - Hargrove

Identify and discuss key strategies for rapid critical thinking in a clinical emergency

Setting and Achieving Professional Goals – Tips from a Pharmacy Manager - Hand

Describe best practices for setting professional goals and leveraging them for career advancement

BPS CPD Recertification Framework - Lawson

Describe the new continuing professional development (CPD) component within the existing pathways for recertification of board-certified pharmacists

About the Speakers

Kristi Hargrove, Pharm.D., BCEMP UHS

Clinical Specialist, Emergency Medicine & PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Department of Pharmacotherapy & Pharmacy Services
University Health, San Antonio, TX

Please check back later for this speaker's bio.

Disclosure: Dr. Hargrove does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Elizabeth Oats Hand, Pharm.D., BCIDP

Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Clinical and Transitional Care
Residency Programs Manager
University Health San Antonio

Elizabeth Hand is a Clinical Pharmacy and Residency Programs Manager at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. She received her PharmD from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and following graduation, completed a PGY1 Residency and a PGY2 Infectious Disease Residency. She has worked as an ID pharmacist in various capacities over the last decade, including as a Clinical Faculty at UT Austin. She has also served as the PGY1 Residency Program Director since 2016.

Disclosure: Dr. Hand does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Brian Lawson, Pharm.D., ICE-CCP

Associate Executive Director
Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Dr. Brian Lawson is the Associate Executive Director for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in Washington, DC. BPS is an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and recognizes pharmacy specialties and certifies pharmacists’ knowledge and skills at the advanced practice level. In this role, he oversees the Professional Affairs, Communications, and Engagement (PACE) team that is responsible for monitoring the professional pharmacy landscape in the U.S. and around the globe and developing collaborative relationships within the healthcare community to promote the value of BPS board certification. Dr. Lawson was named the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy inaugural Global Executive in Residence in 2019 and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) Next Gen Professional Award recipient in 2021. He was appointed to serve a three-year term as a Commissioner for the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) beginning January 2023. Dr. Lawson earned the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) Certified Credentialing Professional certification in June 2023. He was elected to serve a two-year term as Treasurer for the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) beginning in July 2023. Prior to BPS, Dr. Lawson was the Associate Director, Governance for APhA with responsibilities related to the activities of the Board of Trustees, the House of Delegates, policy development, profession-wide awards, and Board elections. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Virginia University (WVU) in 2008 and was subsequently named the first Knowlton Center Executive Resident in Association Management and Leadership at the APhA Foundation. Dr. Lawson is a former president of the WVU School of Pharmacy Alumni Association and received the Margaret Buchanan Cole Young Alumni from the WVU Alumni Association in 2018 for outstanding service and mentorship. He remains active with WVU through his appointment as an adjunct assistant professor and service on the School’s Leadership Council as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. He is a native of Huntington, WV.

Disclosure: Dr. Lawson does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-111-L01-P

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

CE Hours

1.25

Lunch: Optional Continuing Professional Development Reflection

Lunch Break

In-person attendees: Join us for lunch.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a lunch break.

Optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion

Learning Objectives

Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics

About this Program:

Identifying what changes in practice
Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-118-H04-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

CE Hours

0.50

Focus on Medication Safety: Review of Real-Life Case Based Approaches

Focus on Medication Safety: Review of Real-Life Case Based Approaches

Learning Objectives

Identify Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals
Understand operational considerations related to ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices implementation in the hospital setting
Evaluate the impact to patient safety of ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices adoption

About the Speakers

Justin Hooper, Pharm.D., BCPS - Moderator

Director, Corporate Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical Excellence Division, CHRISTUS Health

Dr. Justin Hooper graduated from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and later completed a two-year specialty residency in pharmacotherapy with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at the Dallas VA Medical Center. After serving on faculty with Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy, Justin returned to his hometown of Tyler to practice pharmacy at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. While at Trinity Mother Frances, he served in various capacities from staff pharmacist to director of pharmacy. Justin is now Director of Corporate Clinical Pharmacy for CHRISTUS Health, where he provides clinical pharmacy guidance and support for over 300 pharmacists across the CHRISTUS organization from New Mexico to Louisiana. His professional interests include teaching, pharmacy management and quality improvement, and clinical pharmacy informatics. Justin precepts a non-patient care P4 elective rotation and has served as a pharmacy mentor to numerous students and residents for the past ten years. Justin and his wife, Kate, live in Tyler, TX, with their four sons, and are excited to have their oldest son on the UT campus this coming fall.

Disclosure: Dr. Hooper does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Panel

Tina Collins, Pharm.D.
Director, Corporate Medication Safety
Clinical Excellence Division
CHRISTUS® Health

Tina M. Collins, Pharm.D., is the Corporate Director of Medication Safety, Division of Clinical Excellence, at CHRISTUS Health. She has over 18 years of experience in healthcare and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) College of Pharmacy in 2005. She has worn many hats inside the Pharmacy department (NICU Pharmacist, Supervisor, Medication Safety Pharmacist) and beyond (Patient Safety Officer). She is responsible for coaching, guiding, leading, and mentoring Pharmacy leaders to optimize patient care delivery, medication safety, and pharmacy practice.

Disclosure: Dr. Collins does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Rukhsar Banu, Pharm.D.

Medication Safety Officer
Department of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Services
University Health

I am Rukhsar Banu, a dedicated pharmacist passionate about Medication Safety. My journey started in India and continued in the United States, where I honed my skills and knowledge in pharmacy. With 17 years of diverse experience in roles such as pharmacy technician, inventory specialist, intern, and pharmacist, I have consistently contributed to projects focused on medication safety. For example, I reviewed medication errors, supported process improvement, established policies, procedures, and protocols for safe medication use, and implemented the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Best Practices. I firmly believe in the power of simplicity to drive positive outcomes. This belief has guided my commitment to excellence and innovation in every project I undertake. My work has not only contributed to my personal and professional growth but has also made a positive impact on our institution. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, and exploring new destinations. These activities fuel my creativity and contribute to a balanced life, which enhances my professional endeavors. Looking forward, I am excited to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the realm of medication safety. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to impactful projects that genuinely make a difference.

Disclosure: Dr. Banu does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Edward Vaughn, Pharm.D., BCPS

Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Department
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center

Edward Vaughn, Pharm.D., BCPS, is the Director of Pharmacy at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center located in Round Rock Texas. Dr. Vaughn received his Pharm.D. degree from The Texas A&M University College of Pharmacy in Kingsville, Texas. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He has also served in numerous roles including Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Operations Pharmacy Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy.

Disclosure: Dr. Vaughn does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Ali-Reza Shah-Mohammadi, Pharm.D., M.S., FISMP, CMQ

Medication Safety Consultant

Patient Safety

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Ali-Reza Shah-Mohammadi, PharmD, MS, FISMP, CMQ, received his Bachelor of Sciences degree inBiochemistry and Biology along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shah-Mohammadi attended the University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010. Afterwards, he completed a 2-year combined MS/Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) and UHCOP in 2012. He continued his training with a fellowship focusing on safe medication management at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) located in Horsham, PA. Currently he is a Medication Safety Consultant at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. In his current position, he works alongside a multidisciplinary team conducting root causes analyses; developing and leading implementation of error prevention strategies; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory and legal requirements relating to medication safety; building a culture of safety; influencing practice change through collaboration with other disciplines; and developing effective methods for spreading best practices throughout the organization. In addition to the responsibilities above, Dr. Shah-Mohammadi precepts both student pharmacists and pharmacy residents. He has served in different capacities as a member with the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP), the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). He was a past board member and Director for the GCSHP and served as a co-chair within the Texas Medical Center Residency Council. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Alumni for The Houston Program.

Disclosure: Dr. Shah-Mohammadi does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-112-L01-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00

Refreshment Break

Refreshment Break (15 minutes)

In-person attendees: Join us for a refreshment break.

Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a quick break.

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

New Drug Update

New Drug Update

Learning Objectives

Describe the pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected drugs recently marketed as well as drugs approaching the market.
Review pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected common drugs common in health systems that have been released in the past five years.

About the Speaker

Laurajo Ryan, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, CDE
Clinical Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Laurajo Ryan practices in the area of Adult Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas, primarily in the acute treatment of hospitalized patients. Her principal interests include diabetes, nutrition and cirrhosis. Dr. Ryan has extensive teaching experience in The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Disclosure: Dr. Ryan does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-113-L01-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM

CE Hours

1.00

Sterile Compounding: Aseptic Technique: Fundamentals, Best Practices, and Mitigation Strategies

Sterile Compounding: Aseptic Technique: Fundamentals, Best Practices, and Mitigation Strategies

Learning Objectives

Define aseptic technique, first air, and critical sites
Describe needle and syringe anatomy
Critique aseptic technique
Discuss how to mitigate breaks in aseptic technique

About the Speaker

Holli Temple, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Holli Temple earned a BS in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, a BS in Pharmacy and a Pharm.D. from UT Austin College of Pharmacy. Holli practiced hospital pharmacy for 16 years, served on faculty at UT Austin College of Pharmacy for 12 years, and has taught the sterile compounding course and lab for 8 years. Teaching IV lab is like running a pharmacy for a semester! In a span of 9-10 labs, students develop the technical skills to aseptically compound preparations, apply knowledge of state and federal sterile compounding regulations to specific scenarios, and use drug information resources to determine how to accurately make a preparation. Holli also teaches in the Foundations of Patient-Centered Care course and coordinates the Care and Respect for Elders Program. Additionally, Dr. Temple facilitates an interprofessional team in Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and serves as Project Faculty for third-year pharmacy students working with community mentors to create and deliver a Population Health Project. In her free time, Holli enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, hiking, and snow-skiing

Disclosure: Dr. Temple does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-114-L07-P/T

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM

CE Hours

1.00

OVERALL EVALUATION

2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar - OVERALL EVALUATION

Thank you for attending HSPS! Please take a moment to provide feedback and help us improve HSPS.

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 03:00 PM - 03:00 PM

2024 HSPS Adjourns - OVERALL EVALUATION - Must Complete

The 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar Update Adjurns

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Thank you for joining us for the Health Systems Practice Seminar!

Please take the time to complete the overall evaluation to provide feedback on this year's event and help us pick content for next year's HSPS.

Thank you again for attending HSPS. See you next year!

Date: 06/22/24

Time: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

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On-demand sessions are available for viewing in the tabs below.

On-demand content will be available on June 22, 2024

To access after the opening date, click on the tabs of the sessions you wish to complete below, watch the full video and then complete the post-test and evaluation for CE credit.

On-Demand: Sterile Compounding: Mini Micro Lab: Essential Microbiology for Sterile Compounding Pharmacies

Sterile Compounding: Mini Micro Lab: Essential Microbiology for Sterile Compounding Pharmacies

Learning Objectives

Compile a list of essential laboratory equipment.
Define appropriate incubation parameters for both liquid and solid media.
Analyze and interpret action levels effectively.
Recognize the significance of staff training in maintaining operational efficiency.
Evaluate and discuss potential barriers to insourcing laboratory services.
Develop a strategic plan outlining next steps for optimizing facility operations.

About the Speaker

John Daniel, Pharm.D., MHA, BCNP, BCSCP
Clinical Pharmacist II
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System

Disclosure: Dr. Daniel does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-115-H07-P/T

Release Date: Jun 21, 2024

Credit Expiration Date: Jun 20, 2027

CE Hours

1.00

On-Demand: Prescribing & Monitoring Controlled Substances • Plunging into the PMP: A Deeper Dive into Substance Use and Pharmacy Practice

On-Demand:

Prescribing & Monitoring Controlled Substances:
Plunging into the PMP: A Deeper Dive into Substance Use and Pharmacy Practice

Learning Objectives

Review the laws and regulations surrounding The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
Summarize the current atmosphere in the United States surrounding substance use disorder and Opioids for Pain.
Explore the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Demonstrate best practices for operating the PMP, documenting PMP interventions, and discussing these interventions with patients

About the Speaker

K. Ashley Garling-Nañez, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Ashley Garling graduated Rho Chi with honors from the MCV/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Her career path went from community pharmacy management, inpatient pharmacy with an oncology focus, to corporate clinical coordinator, and media spokeswoman. She is now a clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy where she serves as a communication, media, and patient engagement specialist. Dr. Garling is the principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI for research projects in. community pharmacy settings spanning telehealth, HIV PrEP, mental health, patient counseling, and medication adherence. She currently serves as president of the Capital Area Pharmacist Association, Affairs Public Policy Council Member, and Public Policy Council Member of the Texas Pharmacist Association. Her career pillars are focused on public activation, empowerment of underheard voices, and health education. In 2020-21, Dr. Garling was awarded the Dr. Carolyn Brown DEAI Champion Award and the 2021 Teaching Excellency Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to diversity, inclusion, and pharmacy education.

Disclosure: Dr. Garling-Nañez does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-23-133-H04-P

Release Date: Sep 23, 2023

Credit Expiration Date: Sep 22, 2026

CE Hours

1.00

On-Demand: Breaking Issues in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Harm Reduction

On-Demand: Breaking Issues in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Harm Reduction

Learning Objectives

Review the laws and regulations surrounding The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
Summarize the current atmosphere in the United States surrounding substance use disorder and Opioids for Pain.
Explore the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Demonstrate best practices for operating the PMP, documenting PMP interventions, and discussing these interventions with patients

About the Speaker

Lucas G. Hill, Pharm.D., BCACP
Clinical Associate Professor, UT Austin College of Pharmacy
Director, Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine Program

Lucas Hill graduated from the UMKC School of Pharmacy and completed a combined residency/fellowship in the UPMC Department of Family Medicine. He is now a clinical assistant professor of health outcomes and pharmacy practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Hill precepts learners and cares for patients with complex chronic diseases at the CommUnityCare FQHCs. He is Director of Operation Naloxone and Principal Investigator of the Texas Targeted Opioid Response: Overdose Prevention Project

Disclosure: Dr. Hill does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-23-134-H08-P/T

Release Date: Sep 23, 2023

Credit Expiration Date: Sep 20, 2026

CE Hours

1.00

On-Demand: Preceptor: Writing Letters – Recommendations, Application, and other Professional Writing

Preceptor: Writing Letters – Recommendations, Application, and other Professional Writing

Learning Objectives

Describe the key components for professional letters including letters of interest, recommendation letters, and job applications
Review pharmacy-specific professional letters such as scholarship, pharmacy school entry, promotion, residency, and application letters.
Discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence in professional letter writing

This activity may be counted as one hour of CPE for preceptor credit

About the Speaker

Jenna Summerlin, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Disclosure: Dr. Summerlin does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Glen Baumgart, Ph.D.

Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Baumgart serves as the Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Baumgart received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He joined the college after serving as the Executive Director of The University of Texas at Austin’s Volunteer and Service Learning Center.

Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-24-116-H04-P/T

Release Date: Jun 21, 2024

Credit Expiration Date: Jun 20, 2027

CE Hours

1.00

On-Demand: Diabetes Care Update and the Pharmacist’s Role

On-Demand: Diabetes Care Update and the Pharmacist’s Role

Learning Objectives

Review new medications, indications, and guideline updates for providing evidence-based care to optimize diabetes outcomes and associated comorbidities
Discuss improving and emerging technologies including continuous glucose monitors and best practices regarding accessibility, patient education, and utilizing their data to develop a therapeutic plan.

About the Speaker

Kathryn Litten, Pharm.D., BCACP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division

Clinical Pharmacist at CommUnityCare Health Center
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Kathryn Litten is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with a practice site at CommUnityCare Health Center’s Southeast Health and Wellness Center in Austin, TX. Her clinical interests include diabetes and cardiology. As a Clinical Assistant Professor, she teaches in the Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Skills courses as well as electives, such as Ambulatory Care and Herbal & Botanical Supplements. Dr. Litten received her B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and her Doctor of Pharmacy at Belmont University College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at CommUnityCare Health Centers.

Disclosure: Dr. Litten does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-23-143-H05-P

Release Date: Sep 23, 2023

Credit Expiration Date: Sep 22, 2026

CE Hours

1.00

On-Demand: Shifting Scales: Navigating Weight Loss and Wellness

On-Demand: Shifting Scales: Navigating Weight Loss and Wellness

Learning Objectives

Define the differing scales for weight and discuss what is "healthy"
Introduce diet and exercise guidelines while exploring drug-induced weight gain
Review over-the-counter, herbal, and pharmaceutical medications for weight loss
Practice reducing stigma and bias through the use of weight language

About the Speaker

Kathryn Litten, Pharm.D., BCACP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division

Clinical Pharmacist at CommUnityCare Health Center
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Kathryn Litten is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UT-COP) and a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with a practice site at CommUnityCare Health Center’s Southeast Health and Wellness Center in Austin, TX. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Belmont University College of Pharmacy. She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at CommUnityCare Health Centers. As a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice she serves as an Ambulatory Care IPPE/APPE preceptor and coordinates the Ambulatory IPPEs. She teaches in the Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Practice courses and several clinical electives, including Patient-Centered Diabetes Care, Herbals and Botanical Supplements, and Ambulatory Care. Within her clinical practice, she provides comprehensive therapy management for chronic disease states via a collaborative practice agreement, with interests including diabetes and cardiology. She is engaged in multiple professional organizations, including AACP, ACCP, and APhA. She is the President of the Austin-Area SHP chapter, and APhA’s faculty advisor for the UTCOP chapter.

Disclosure: Dr Litten does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

K. Ashley Garling-Nañez, Pharm.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Ashley Garling graduated Rho Chi with honors from the MCV/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Her career path went from community pharmacy management, inpatient pharmacy with an oncology focus, to corporate clinical coordinator, and media spokeswoman. She is now a clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy where she serves as a communication, media, and patient engagement specialist. Dr. Garling is the principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI for research projects in community pharmacy settings spanning from telehealth, HIV PrEP, mental health, patient counseling, and medication adherence. She currently serves as president of the Capital Area Pharmacist Association, Affairs Public Policy Council Member, and Public Policy Council Member of the Texas Pharmacist Association. Her career pillars are focused on public activation, empowerment of underheard voices, and health education. In 2020-21, Dr. Garling was awarded the Dr. Carolyn Brown DEAI Champion Award and the 2021 Teaching Excellency Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to diversity, inclusion, and pharmacy education.

Disclosure: Dr. Garling does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-23-141-H05-P

Release Date: Sep 23, 2023

Credit Expiration Date: Sep 22, 2026

CE Hours

1.00

Exhibitor - IntelliGuard

Exhibitor - IntelliGuard

Mari Coppin, RN Strategic Account Executive

IntelliGuard® Intelligent Inventory Solutions

mcoppin@ig.solutions | http://IG.Solutions

M 972-922-0023

IntelliGuard partners with healthcare systems to create a continuously improving environment of safety around every medication decision through the power of gold-standard technologies. Cloud-enabled software, an advanced analytics engine, and RFID-powered automation solutions free up people and resources to focus on patient safety. This robust infrastructure delivers unmatched data integrity and the greatest possible visibility, accountability, compliance, and return on investment.

https://ig.solutions/pharmacy-station/

Exhibitor - Merck & Co.

Exhibitor - Merck & Co.

https://www.merck.com/

Exhibitor

Exhibitor

Exhibitor spots are available for the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar!

If you or someone you know is interested in being an exhibitor, visit our exhibitor website or email mariana.medina@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

Exhibitor

Exhibitor

Exhibitor spots are available for the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar!

If you or someone you know is interested in being an exhibitor, visit our exhibitor website or email mariana.medina@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

Exhibitor

Exhibitor

Exhibitor spots are available for the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar!

If you or someone you know is interested in being an exhibitor, visit our exhibitor website or email mariana.medina@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

Exhibitor

Exhibitor

Exhibitor spots are available for the 2024 Health Systems Practice Seminar!

If you or someone you know is interested in being an exhibitor, visit our exhibitor website or email mariana.medina@austin.utexas.edu for more information.