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Expedition 2017: Exploring the Healthcare Jungle

Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association2017 Annual Conference

September 21–24, 2017

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Pocono Manor, PA

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PPA Registration & Welcome Desk (Convention Center)Friday, September 22 – 8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 23 – 7:15 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 24 – 7:45 am to 9:45 am

Name BadgesBlue: Students

Yellow: Exhibitors

White: Pharmacists

Please wear your name badge to all on site conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear your name badge when you leave the convention center. Be sure to re-turn your name badges to the registration desk at the end of the conference. Tickets to meal functions are in your name badge. Be ready to turn in your meal ticket to gain entrance to an event.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Saturday Leadership & Awards DinnerIf you selected a package that includes the Saturday evening Leadership and Awards Dinner, your meal ticket for this event needs to be validated by turning it in to the PPA Registration Desk by 1:30 PM on Saturday, with an indication of whether or not you plan to attend. If you are attending, staff will add your assigned table number and have it available for pick-up at the seating assignment table during the reception.

Name Badge RibbonsPPA has a wide variety of name badge ribbons available at the registration desk which recognize volunteers and various achievements. Be sure to pick up the appropriate ribbons for your name badge. If you see a “First Timer” or “New Practitioner” please make sure to greet them and welcome them to the conference!

DressCasual attire is appropriate for all meetings, continuing education programs, and the Friday Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Cock-tail attire and black-tie optional is appropri-ate for the Leadership & Awards Reception and Dinner Saturday evening. Please note that it is difficult to regulate the tempera-ture in meeting/banquet rooms; therefore, sweaters and/or jackets are recommended.

Access to Wi-FiWi-Fi is available for FREE for all attend-ees in the convention center. To connect, select the “Kalahari Guest” network, which does not require a password.

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

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Earning CE Credit & Accessing Program Materials

Use this QR Code or head to http://www.papharmacists.com/Conference_CE to access program materials and links to evaluation

surveys (required for CE credit). This page also includes details on ACPE accreditation, requirements for CE credit, using Socrative, PPA’s grievance policy, and more.


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Please keep the following in mind while participating at the conference. It shall be the policy of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association to be in strict compliance with all Federal and State Antitrust laws, rules, and regulations. Therefore:

I. These policies and procedures apply to all membership, board, committee and other meetings sponsored by the Association, and to all meetings attended by representatives of the Association.

II. Discussions of prices or price levels are prohibited. In addition, no discussion is permitted of any elements of a company’s operations which might influence price such as:

a. Cost of operations, supplies, labor or services;

b. Allowance for discounts;

c. Terms of sale including credit arrangements; and,

d. Profit margins and mark ups, provided this limitation shall not extend to discussions of methods of operation, maintenance, and similar matters in which cost of efficiency is merely incidental.

III. It is a violation of Antitrust laws to agree not to compete, therefore, discussions of division of territories or customers or limitations on the nature of business carried on or products sold are not permitted.

IV. Boycotts in any form are unlawful. Discussion relating to boycotts is prohibited, including discussions about blacklisting or unfavorable reports about particular companies including their financial situation.

V. It is the Association’s policy that all meetings attended by representatives of the Association where discussion can border on an area of antitrust sensitivity, that the Association’s representative request that the discussion be stopped and ask that the request be made a part of the minutes of the meeting being attended. If others continue such discussion, the Association’s representative shall excuse himself from the meeting and request that the minutes show that he left the meeting at that point and why he left. Any such instances should be reported immediately to the President and staff of the Association.

It is the Association’s policy that a copy of these Antitrust Compliance Policies and Procedures be given to each officer, director, committee member, official representative of member companies and Association employees annually and membership of the Association. It will also be policy that a copy of these policies be provided prior to and acknowledged at the start of every association meeting.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

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Professional Development

NOTE: ROOMS LISTED IN THE PROGRAM ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK THE PPA REGISTRATION DESK FOR ANY CHANGES.

PROGRAM TYPE KEYS

Meetings Meals SocialEvent

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ATTENDEE KEYS

All Attendees

PharmacistsPharmacy Technician CE Credit Available

Pharmacy Students

If no Attendee Key is listed, then attendance is restricted.

See program description for restrictions.

CE sessions are labeled as either Introductory level or Advanced level. These designations are self-declared by the presenter, are not recognized or recorded by ACPE, and have no bearing on CPE requirements.

INTRODUCTORY level sessions do not require previous or extensive experience on the topic.

ADVANCED level sessions are appropriate for attendees who have at least a basic under-standing of the topic and are looking to expand their knowledge.

Use this QR code or head to http://bit.ly/2vqJA9e to view details for each continuing education session, including descriptions, program objectives, presenter details, activity type, UAN, and more.

Patient Safety CE Credit Immunization CE Credit


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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

RosewoodCertified Tobacco Treatment Specialist TrainingPresented by: Jamie L. McConaha, PharmD, CTTS, BCACP, CDE, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and Suzanne K. Higginbotham, BS, PharmD, CTTS, BCACP, Director of Center for Pharmacy Care and Duquesne University Pharmacy

Advanced registration required

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Pocono Manor Resort and Spa

Golf Outing Proceeds benefit PPA’s Educational Foundation and PharmPAC. Golf Tee Sponsorship Coordinated by RDC.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

IronwoodCE: Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network Patient Care Training Presented by: Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD, Trainer, Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care NetworkOpen only to CMMC members who have completed the online training.

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

SagewoodTop TIEROpen only to Top TIER members

11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

RosewoodFoundation Board OrientationOpen to current Foundation Board members and nominees

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

IronwoodCE: Pharmacy-Based Travel Health ServicesPresented by: Suzanne K. Higginbotham, BS, PharmD, BCACP, Director for Pharmacy Care and Duquesne University Pharmacy

Advanced registration required

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

EbonyPPCN Board of Directors MeetingBoard members and invitees only

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Salon GCE: What a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician needs to know about Pharmacy Compliance in Today’s Stressful Health Care EnvironmentINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Carlos M. Aquino, Compliance Consultant, PharmaDiversion, LLC and Jim Schiffer, RPh, Esq, Associate, Allegaert Berger & Vogel, LLP

2:15 PM to 3:45 PM

SagewoodCoalition of Pharmacy SchoolsOpen to coalition representatives or invitees


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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND continued 2:20 PM to 3:20 PM

AloeswoodCE: Proton-Pump Inhibitors: Navigating the Jungle of Risks and BenefitsADVANCED PROGRAM Presented by: Chelsea Bombatch, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacist, Washington Health System

3:00 PM to 4:55 PM

NileCMMC/PPCN ForumOpen to those in the CMMC and those with an interest in joining or learning more about the CMMC.

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

OrangeStudent & New Practitioner Programming

3:15 PM to 4:45 PM

RosewoodEducational Foundation Board of Directors MeetingBoard members, ambassadors and guests only.

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

EbonyHealth Policy Committee MeetingOpen to committee members – other conference attendees may observe.

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

AloeswoodCE: Exploring the Concept of a Pharmacist Implemented Carepath for Multiple Sclerosis within the Healthcare JungleADVANCED PROGRAM Presented by: Dante M. Grassi, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacist Innovator/Clinical Investigator, Neurology Biologics, Assistant Professor, Center of Pharmacy Innovation Outcomes, Geisinger Health System

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

SagewoodLocal County Association ForumFor affiliated counties and those interested in possible affiliation.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

NileNew Practitioner ForumFor residents and new practitioners to share ideas!

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

ZambeziNew Practitioner ReceptionOpen to residents and new practitioners (class of 2011 or newer) and their spouses/guests. Students graduating in 2018 are welcome to attend beginning at 6:30 PM.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

OrangePast Presidents ReceptionOpen to PPA Past Presidents and their spouses/guests only


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND continued 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Salons CDEFWelcome Reception & Dinner in Exhibit HallGrab some dinner and a drink, then mix and mingle with pharmacists and visit with exhibitors who provide a wide variety of products and services. Scan the QR code or go to http://bit.ly/2hQZkiC for a list of Exhibitors!

9:30 PM to 11:00 PM

ZambeziPhiladelphia College of Pharmacy at USciences Dessert ReceptionCome mingle with old friends and meet our students!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM

NileBreakfast Buffet available until 8 AM(sponsored by OneTouch)

PPA Business MeetingThe Annual Business Meeting will feature the installation of the 2017/2018 Board of Directors, Rite of Roses Ceremony, updates from PPA Leadership and other important PPA business.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

AloeswoodCE: Penetrating Through the Density of Care Post-Discharge. Opportunities for Community Pharmacists in Transitions of CareINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Eric Wright, PharmD, MPH, Co-Director and Professor, Geisinger Center for Pharmacy Innovation and Outcomes

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

IronwoodCE: Safari Ride Through the Jungle of Healthcare: Destination Community Pharmacy Based Patient Care ServicesINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Nicole C. Pezzino, PharmD, CDE, Assistant Professor, Wilkes University and Julie Olenak, PharmD, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Associate Professor, Wilkes University

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

SagewoodStudent Programming

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

EbonyMentor and Research CollaborativeOpen to mentor and research collaborative members only.


10:40 AM to 11:40 AM

IronwoodCE: Starting Medication Synchronization with Clinical Services: Tackling the Elephant Sized TaskINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Ashley Firm, PharmD, Clinical Coordinator, Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies

11:00 AM to 11:20 AM

Salons CDEFExhibitor MeetingOpen to exhibitors and associate members only.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Salons CDEFLunch in Exhibit HallMunch on lunch and continue where you left off at Friday night’s Exhibit Hall.

Scan the QR code or go to http://bit.ly/2hQZkiC for a list of Exhibitors!

12:50 PM to 1:50 PM

RosewoodHealth System ForumOpportunity to connect with other health system pharmacists and discuss new ideas.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

AloeswoodCE: Pharmacy Frontiers: Applying Pharmacogenmics to Clinical PracticeINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Rebecca A. Pulk, PharmD, MS, Fellow, Center for Pharmacy Innovation and Outcomes, Geisinger Health System

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

IronwoodCE: Your Guide to Navigating the Diabetes Education Program Accreditation JungleINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Karen Hoang, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, MTM Services at UPMC Health Plan

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

ZambeziAchieving Independence Competition

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

SagewoodStudent Programming Mock Residency Showcase

2:10 PM to 3:40 PM

AloeswoodCE: Digital Health 104: An Update on the Digital Health WildernessINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Kyle McCormick, PharmD, Pharmacist Patient Care Director, Gatti Pharmacy and Ravi Patel, Lead Innovation Advisor, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy


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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD continued 2:10 PM to 3:10 PM

IronwoodCE: Navigating Safely Through Uncharted Waters: Overcoming the Challenges of Oral Oncolytic Therapies with a Specialized CrewINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Mitchell E. Hughes, PharmD, Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, The Abramson Center for Advanced Medicine at Penn Medicine

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

NileResidency ShowcaseFind a list of residency sites and programs participating online at http://bit.ly/2uNlymN or by using the QR code here.

3:05 PM to 4:00 PM

RosewoodIndependent Owners ForumJoin fellow independent pharmacy owners for discussion on hot topics.

3:20 PM to 4:50 PM

IronwoodCE: Starting Your New Expedition – the Trials and Tribulations of Implementing a Clinical Service in Your Community PharmacyINTRODUCTORY TO ADVANCED PROGRAM Presented by: Rob Maher, PharmD, BCGP, Director of Clinical Services, Klingensmith’s Drug Stores and Patton Pharmacy and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University and Gale Garmong, PharmD,Clinical/Staff Pharmacist, Klingensmith’s Drug Stores and Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy & Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

SagewoodCE: Taming the Jungle: Completing An Assessment of Risk in a Community Pharmacy to Comply with USP INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Pattie Kienle, Director, Accreditation and Medication Safety, Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions

4:05 PM to 4:45 PM

RosewoodPharmacy Advocacy Committee & Independent Owners Advisory Legislative Committee Combined Meeting


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD continued 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

ZambeziAchieving Independence ReceptionFor Achieving Independence teams, advisors, coaches, judges, and independent pharmacy owners.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

ZambeziLeadership & Awards Reception

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Salons CDEFLeadership & Awards DinnerThis formal event recognizes PPA’s incoming and outgoing officers, and several prestigious awards are presented to deserving PPA members.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM

NileBreakfast Buffet, Announcements, and Scholarship Awards

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Breakfast Buffet will be available until 8:30 AM

9:25 AM to 11:25 AM

AloeswoodCE: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse for Clinicians

Meets Act 31 Requirements for Pharmacy License Renewal

Presented by: Haven Evans, Director of Training, Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance

Advanced registration preferred

9:25 AM to 10:25 AM

IronwoodCE: Pharmaceutical DiversionINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Louis Callavini, Diversion Investigator, Drug Enforcement Administration

9:25 AM to 10:25 AM

SagewoodCE: Pandemic Vaccine Planning: Creating a Sanctuary in the Middle of the JungleINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Deanne Hall, PharmD, CDE, BACAP, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and Chiara Gessler, PharmD, Clinical Coordinator, Pittsburgh South, Giant Eagle, Inc

9:25 AM to 10:25 AM

RosewoodStudent Advisory Board MeetingOpen to all student conference attendees

9:25 AM to 10:25 AM

EbonyPPA Board of Directors MeetingBoard members and invitees only.

10:40 AM to 11:40 AM

IronwoodCE: Avoiding the Grapefruit Juice in the Pharmacy Jungle: Top 5 Drug Interactions all Pharmacists Should Know!INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: Vicky Shah, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Wilkes University and Karen Hoang, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, MTM Services at UPMC Health Plan

10:40 AM to 11:55 AM

SagewoodCE: Exploring the Healthcare JungleINTRODUCTORY PROGRAM Presented by: PPA Student Members & 2018 PharmD Candidates

“Dispensing Naloxone in the Community Pharmacy Setting” – Olivia Goss, University of Pittsburgh“Medicine Matchmaker: How to Find Pharmacogenomics Information in a Pinch” – Kayla Bardzel, Wilkes University“Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Community Pharmacist’s Role in Combating Antibiotic Resistance” – Nicolette Diehl, University of Pittsburgh“Persuade & Aid: A Pharmacist’s Role in HPV Preven-tion” – Swana Thomas, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy“Utilizing Student Pharmacists to Drive Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community Setting” – Kelly Kempa, Wilkes University

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CONTRIBUTORS (At time of publication)

The companies and organizations listed below are supporting the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association by providing educational grants, sponsoring continuing education programs, sponsoring social functions, or providing awards. PPA thanks each contributor for their generosity and support of the Association.

Annual Corporate SponsorsA special thanks to these key supporters whose year-round contributions are crucial to PPA’s success & stability and our service to our members! Thank you so much!

Diamond LevelRochester Drug Cooperative, Inc.Pharmacists Mutual Companies

Independent Pharmacy Buying Group

Platinum LevelValue Drug Company

Gold LevelKeystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, Inc.

Silver LevelAmerisourceBergen

H.D. SmithMcKesson

Bronze LevelR.J. Hedges & Associates

Conference SponsorsMuch appreciation to these companies whose sponsorship

helped to provide key funding for this year’s conference.

(At time of publication)

Premier Level Corporate SponsorsOtsukaRite Aid

Keystone Level Conference SponsorsKinray

Contributor Level Conference SponsorsPerform Rx Walgreens

Saturday BreakfastOneTouch

Sunday BreakfastTax Saving Professionals

RDC’s coordination of the golf-tee sponsorships and golfer’s gift

RxSystems Inc. donation of themed notepads for our conference attendees


Award SponsorsThank you to the organizations sponsoring various awards, to be presented at the Leadership & Awards Dinner, for helping PPA recognize deserving members.

The Bowl of Hygeia Award is sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.

The Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award is sponsored by the Cardinal Health Foundation and administered by the Alliance for Patient Medication Safety.

The Excellence in Innovation Award is sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. and administered by NASPA.

The NCPA Pharmacy Leadership Award is sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association and administered by NASPA.

The Distinguished Young Pharmacists Award is sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies.

The Pauline Montgomery Leadership Award is sponsored by Value Drug Company.

A Special Thank You to the Companies Who Sponsored a Golf Tee Sign to Benefit PharmPAC & the Educational Foundation!

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PPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-–2018

PPA OFFICERSPresident: Nicholas Leon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP President Elect: Lauren Simko, PharmDVice President: Richard Demers, RPh, MS, FASHPImmediate Past President: Eric Pusey, RPh, CDE

REGIONAL DIRECTORSCentral: Richard Seipp, PharmDNortheast: Thomas Franko, PharmD, BCACPNorthwest: Nickolas Kernich, PharmDSoutheast: David Stone, PharmDSouthwest: Cory Krebs, RPh

PRACTICE DIRECTORSAcademia: Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, CDEChain Pharmacists: Stephen Pfeiffer, PharmD MBACommunity Independent Pharmacists: Charles Kray,

RPh and Shawn Nairn, RPhHealth System Pharmacists: Darryle Tillman, RPh Managed Care/Industry/Government/Other: John

Barrett, MBA, RPhPharmacy Industry Associates: Greg Drew, RPhStudent Pharmacists

East: Amandeep Kaur • West: Christina Schuler

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Nishaminy Kasbekar, BS, PharmD, FASHP

Vice President: Maria Osborne, PharmD, BCACP, CDE

Secretary/Treasurer: Patricia A. Epple, CAEImmediate Past President: Jonathan Ference,

PharmD, BCPS

DIRECTORS Edward Bechtel, RPhStephanie Smith Cooney, PharmDJohn DeJames, RPhSarah Krahe Dombrowski, PharmD, BCACPAJ Greco, PharmDMichele Hebda, PharmD, TTSMelissa Sherer Krause, PharmDKyle McCormick, PharmDKarla MoschellaPJ Ortmann, RPh, MBAJulie Gerhart-Rothholz, RPh, MSMegan Weigand, RPhNicholas Wytiaz, PharmDStudent Director: Sophia Cothrel

PPCN BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair: Nicholas Leon, PharmD, BCACPVice Chair: Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, BCACPRichard Demers, RPh, MS, FASHPMelissa Somma McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhAStephanie Smith CooneyWilliam Thompson, III, RPh PPA CEO, Patricia Epple, CAEPPCN Executive Manager, Melinda Kozminski,

PharmD, BCACP

ASSOCIATION STAFFCEO: Patricia A. Epple, CAEGovernment Relations Manager: Jeffrey Stuby Director of Professional Development: Sara BowdenMembership & Program Coordinator: Rachel StallMembership & Marketing Coordinator: Victoria

MadonnaPPCN Executive Manager: Melinda Kozminski,

PharmD, BCACPPPCN Trainer: Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD

AFFILIATED COUNTY ASSOCIATIONSAllegheny County Pharmacists Association:

President, Kyle McCormick, PharmDBucksMont Pharmacists Association: President,

Stephen Pfeiffer, PharmD, MBALehigh Valley Pharmacists Association: President,

Edward Bechtel, RPh

Special Thanks to the 2017 Conference Committee

Jennifer Malinowski (chair), Kayla Bardzel, Ann Campagna, Jenna Carmichael, Tanya Dougherty, D Scott Himler, Alysha Lopez, Jamie McConaha, Barbara McNeal, Jerry Musheno, Ellen Nastase, Julie Olenak, Eric Pusey, and Jamie Shepherd.

There’s still time to volunteer for the 2018 Conference Committee! Let PPA know of your interest!


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