Networking Sessions

Sunday, December 5, 2010

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 203A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center (CC)
Psychopharmacy/Neurology Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Troy A. Moore, Pharm.D., BCPP, Assistant Professor, Division of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders, UTHSCA Department of Psychiatry,
Helotes, Texas

Discussion Topics:

• Expansion of psychiatric/neurologic pharmacy specialty
• Reimbursement for medication therapy management
• National mentoring program in psychiatry for students and residents
• Hot topics in psychiatric pharmacy

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 303A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Primary Care/Pharmacotherapy Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Beth Bryles Phillips, Pharm.D., BCPS, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, Georgia

Discussion Topics:

• Board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy practice (BCACP)
• Pharmacy practice in a patient-centered medical home model
• Clinical applicability of pharmacogenomic testing

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 202B, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Hematology/Oncology Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Susannah E. Koontz, Pharm.D., BCOP, Principal & Consultant – Pediatric, Koontz Oncology Consulting, LLC, Houston, Texas

Discussion Topics:

• Chemotherapy dosing in obese patients:  How big is the problem?
• Use of intravenous iron preparations in oncology patients:  Is it elemental?
• Handling chemotherapy drug shortages:   Going the distance for patients
• Current issues with chemotherapy safety:  Beyond the 5 rights
• Oncology PR:  What to do when medications are implicated in causing cancer

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 202A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Immunology/Transplant Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Lonnie Smith, Pharm.D., Manager, Solid Organ Transplant, University Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah

Discussion Topics:

• Generic immunosuppressant’s – Where are we?
• Current role of the transplant pharmacist
• PGY-2 transplant residency programs – What are they all about?

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Orange County Ballroom 1, Anaheim Marriott
What every pharmacist needs to know before you sign the dotted line Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology’s Advisory Group on Pharmacy Operations Automation
Facilitator: Gwen Volpe, R.Ph., Pharmacy Consultant-North Division, Omnicell, Inc., Mountain View, California

Discussion Topics:

• RFP’s and responses to RFP’s.  It’s important what they say, but it’s more important what they don’t say.  Pharmacy and Vendor perspectives.
• Contracts—Parts of a contract, do’s and don’ts, and negotiation.  Don’t hate yourself the next day, Get what you expect and more.
• Ask the panel.  Pharmacy Managers and Vendors answer your contract and RFP questions and concerns.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Room 203A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Critical Care Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Steven Pass, Pharm.D., Associate Professor, Texas Tech University HSC School of Pharmacy, Dallas, Texas

Discussion Topics:

• Procalcitonin
• COIITTS Trial
• ACLS medications
• Vasopressor selection and titration

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Room 304A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Infectious Diseases Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Andrew DeRyke, Pharm.D., Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida

Discussion Topics:

• Antimicrobial stewardship:  Focus on treatment strategies to combat multidrug-resistant organisms
• Clostridium difficile:  Diagnostic and treatment considerations following the updated guidelines

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Room 202B, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Cardiology Networking Session hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator:, Orly Vardeny Pharm.D., Assistant Professor Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Discussion Topics:

• Management of acute decompensated heart failure: Diuretic resistance and beyond
• Updates in anticoagulation in venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation
• Glucose control in the patient with cardiovascular disease
• Predictors of response to clopidogrel:  Platelet function assay versus genetic testing

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Room 202A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Pharmacoeconomics & Drug Policy Development Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Julie P. Karpinski, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Director, Drug Information, Concordia University School of Pharmacy, Mequon, Wisconsin

Discussion Topics:

• Managing drug shortages
• Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS)
• Clinical and formulary decisions for off label use of medications
• Managing safety alerts/black box warnings
• Therapeutic interchanges

Monday, December 6, 2010

7:05 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. | Room 204A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Home Infusion Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Home, Ambulatory, and Chronic Care Practitioners’ Advisory Group on Home Infusion
Facilitator: Donald J. Filibeck, Pharm.D., M.B.A., National Director, Pharmacy Services, Critical Care Systems, Dublin, Ohio

Discussion Topics:

• New issues and fresh perspectives in the operational, regulatory, and clinical concerns of home care essentials

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 209A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Pharmacokinetics Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Julie Dumond, Pharm.D., BCPS, Research Assistant Professor, UNC Eschelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Discussion Topics:

• Drug transporters and drug-drug interactions
• PK/PD and pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacometrics and drug development

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 204A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Pain Management Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Mitchell Nazario, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pain Management, West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida

Discussion Topics:

• Pain & Palliative Care Residency Project presentations.
• Pain & Palliative Care Board Certification
• Consult the experts: Q & A session on Pain Management & Palliative Care issues.

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 202A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Reforming Rural Healthcare – Rigors and Rewards Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners’ Advisory Group on Small and Rural Hospitals
Facilitator: Todd Lemke, Pharm.D., CDE, Director of Pharmacy, Paynesville Area Health Care System, Paynesville, Minnesota

Discussion Topics:

How can pharmacists assist in “reforming” small and rural hospital patient care practices?  Join other small and rural hospital pharmacists in an open and impactful discussion on pressing issues:

• Healthcare reform legislation’s impact on rural pharmacy practice
• Rural pharmacy residency programs and potential impact on the hospital pharmacy residency capacity challenge
• Nationwide medication shortages and its impact on small and rural hospitals
• Meet other pharmacists that know what its like to be a frontline health care provider in small and rural hospitals and facilities

The agenda is very flexible and will be prioritized based upon audience interests and concerns related to pharmacy practice in rural and frontier areas of the country.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Ballroom A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Ambulatory Care Practice Models - Survey of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services 2010 Results, hosted by the Section of Home, Ambulatory, and Chronic Care Practitioners’ Advisory Group on Clinical Business Development
Facilitator: Tim R. Brown, Pharm.D., Director of Clinical Pharmacotherapy, Akron General Center for Family Medicine, Akron, Ohio

Discussion Topics:

• Top line findings from the ASHP Section of Home, Ambulatory, and Chronic Care Practitioners ambulatory clinical practice survey completed by more than 300 ambulatory care practitioners nationwide.
• Survey findings on clinic models differences including:
  • Management of CDTM agreements
  • To bill or not to bill for services
  • Point-of-care testing reimbursement
  • Measuring outcomes
• Outcomes of the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative Summit and the role of ambulatory care

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 304A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
So you think you can manage HR Issues?  Tips, pearls, best practices, and examples of what not to do Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers’ Advisory Group on Manager Development
Facilitator: Lindsey R. Kelley, Pharm.D., M.S., Pharmacy Manager, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

Discussion Topics:

• Increasing accountability to get results
• Positive reinforcement through rewards and recognition
• Surviving and succeeding during role re-definition
• Managing emotionally charged discussions
• Winning at change management

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 201A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
ASHP Communication Media 101 Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Facilitators: Executive Committee Members of the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners

Discussion Topics:

The Executive Committee Members of the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners will provide a crash course on the various communication vehicles available to ASHP members. Come and learn the difference between ASHP’s Listserve and its Discussion Board. Discover what the connect in ASHP Connect really means. Become familiar with ASHP’s social media presence and efforts.  Like to blog, then find out what ASHP members and leaders are saying in the blogosphere!  This will also provide attendees an opportunity to meet, greet and network with the Executive Committee leadership of the In Section: Influential, Innovative, Indispensible

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 304A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Multi-Hospital Health System Pharmacy Leaders Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers
Facilitator: Ernest Anderson, M.S., System Vice President of Pharmacy, Caritas Christi Health Care System, Brighton, Massachusetts

Discussion Topics:

• Impact of health care reform on health systems
• The evolving roles of health system pharmacy leaders that have responsibility for strategic planning and medication management outcomes of multiple hospitals
• Managing communication and culture issues among different hospitals (campuses).
• Regulatory compliance and standardization among campuses, especially with different campuses (hospitals) having different specialties.
• Work force development with hospitals having different practice models.
• Implementation of centralized or shared resources across the system, what works and what doesn’t.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 205A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Women’s Health Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Gayle A. Cotchen, Pharm.D., M.B.A., Lead (Clinical) Pharmacist, Magee-Women’s Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Gibsonia, Philadelphia

Discussion Topics:

• Hormone therapy/women’s health initiative follow-up
• Contraception
• STDs
• Medications during pregnancy
• Publications for pharmacists to keep current regarding women’s health issues

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 207C, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Emergency Medicine Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Deborah Larison, Pharm.D., BCPS, Specialist – Emergency Medicine/Toxicology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida

Discussion Topics:

• LET gel alternatives
• Medication shortages
• Residency training
• Starting an ED pharmacist program
• Sustaining an ED pharmacist program

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Room 202A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Preceptor Skills Development Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists’ Advisory Group on Preceptor Skills Development
Facilitator: Carol Rollins, Pharm.D., BCNSP, Interim Assistant Director, Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona

Discussion Topics:

• Share strategies for developing preceptors (new practitioner, experienced program director).
• Do PGY2 residents serve as preceptors to students or PGY1 residents?
• Do colleges of pharmacy have specific "rules" or training for residents when involved in precepting students?
• Share hints and tips from recently surveyed programs.  
• Managing IPPE and APPE students if present at the site at the same time.  Does the approach differ if students are from multiple Colleges and are present at the same time?

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Room 207C, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Administrative Residency Program Hot Topics for Current and Future Administrative Residents and Preceptors Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers’ Advisory Group on Leadership Development
Facilitator: Jennifer Cimoch, Pharm.D., M.S., Clinical Pharmacist, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, San Diego, California

Discussion Topics:

• Provide current administrative residents and preceptors a networking forum.
• Discuss hot topics related administrative residency training.
• Opportunities for students considering administrative residency training programs to network with program directors and current administrative residents

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Ballroom C, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Identifying the Pharmacy Technician Role in Information Technology to Reduce Medication Errors and Enhance Patient Quality and Safety Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology’s Advisory Group on Clinical Information Systems
Facilitator: Nancy R. Smestad, M.S., R.Ph., Pharmacist Consultant, VHA Office of Health Information, IT Patient Safety, Fargo, North Dakota

Discussion Topics:

• Identify the role of pharmacy technicians in Information Technology (IT)
• Discuss pharmacy technician responsibilities in IT Patient Safety
• Define pharmacy technician role in reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety through IT
• Share topics for discussion and lessons learned

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Room 204A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Anticoagulation Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Daniel A. Lewis, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky

Discussion Topics:

• Methods to diagnose patients with suspected HIT
• New Oral Anticoagulation
• Generic Formulations of LMWH

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Room 207A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Geriatrics Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Donna Adkins, Pharm.D., CGP, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, Virginia

Discussion Topics:

• Alzheimer’s Disease:  Detection, evaluation, and treatment
• Improving immunization rates among geriatric patients
• Pharmacogenomics and the geriatric patient
• New uses for old drugs in stroke patients

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Ballroom B, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Enhancing the adoption of e-prescribing on the pharmacist’s end Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology’s Advisory Group on Ambulatory Care Informatics
Facilitator: Helen Figge, Pharm.D., M.B.A., Vice President, Allscripts, Clifton Park, New York

Discussion Topics:

• e-Prescribing versus a faxed prescription, what’s the difference?
• Controlled substance e-prescribing issues
• e-Errors in e-Prescribing

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 303A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
REMS: Implementation Lessons Learned and Best Practices Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers’ Advisory Group on Quality and Compliance
Facilitator: Margaret A. Huwer, Pharm.D., Director of Pharmacy Services, Doctors Hospital OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio

Discussion Topics:

• Increasing accountability to get results
• Positive reinforcement through rewards and recognition
• Surviving and succeeding during role re-definition
• Managing emotionally charged discussions
• Winning at change management

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 204A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
How are you being measured?  Workload and Productivity Management Strategies and the Politics of Percentiles Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers’ Advisory Group on Pharmacy Business Management
Facilitator: Philip Brummond, Pharm.D., M.S., Manager, University Hospital and Cardiovascular Center, Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Discussion Topics:

• Recent tactics of productivity consultants, strategies to develop dashboards and what measures seem to work
• Debate – is there a single pharmacy workload unit?
• Responding to the C-suite when presented with favorable and unfavorable external benchmarks
• Proactive communication with hospital decision-makers placing the Director in an "offensive" as opposed to "defensive" position

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 205A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Nutrition Support Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Vivian Zhao, Pharm.D., Nutrition Specialty, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia

Discussion Topics:

• Intravenous fat emulsions
• Bariatric surgery and micronutrient deficiencies
• Nutrition support in renal failure

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room 304A, Level 3, Anaheim CC
Investigational Drug Service Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Facilitators: Ron Seto, B.Sc.Pharm., Pharmacy Manager, Investigational Drug Services, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Helen R. Tamer, Pharm.D, Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Service, University of Michigan Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Discussion Topics:

Members of the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners will facilitate a participative dialogue on timely and relevant topics related to Investigational Drug Services.  The agenda is very flexible and will be prioritized based upon audience top interests, current “hot topics”, and general concerns related to this area of pharmacy practice. Members interested in hearing more about these topics are invited to participate in discussions and to share ideas with their peers.

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Room 209A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Clinical Leadership Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists’ Advisory Group on Clinical Leadership
Facilitator: Linda S. Tyler, Pharm.D., Administrative Director, Pharmacy Services, University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics, Salt Lake City, Utah

Discussion Topics:

• Resources and tools to support clinical leaders
• Mentoring for leadership roles
• Clinical leadership and the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI)

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Room 210A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Show Me the Money: Billing for Pharmacy Services, hosted by the Section of Home, Ambulatory, and Chronic Care Practitioners’ Advisory Group on Reimbursement for Cognitive Services
Facilitator: Sandra Leal, Pharm.D., CDE, Director of Clinical Pharmacy, El Rio Health Center, Tucson, Arizona

Discussion Topics:

• Participants will be grouped into similar practice types (FQHCs, hospital-based clinics, physician clinics, others) to discuss various topics around billing/reimbursement, practice models, patient centered medical home experiences to share and learn about strategies that are working to create sustainable service models.

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Room 207C, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Pediatrics/Neonatal Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Facilitator: Melissa Heigham, Pharm.D., BCOP, Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri

Discussion Topics:

• Recent changes in pancreatic enzyme products
• IV Sildenafil: Keeping it safe for kids
• Best practices with hypotonic IV fluids in pediatric patients
• Challenges with inhaled epoprostenol (Flolan)
• New WinRho warning and monitoring recommendations for patients with ITP

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Room 207A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Medication Safety Issues and Best Practices Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners’ Advisory Group on Medication Safety
Facilitator: Vicki Tamis, Pharm.D., BCPS, Pharmacy Therapeutics Manager/Residency Program Director, Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, Washington

Discussion Topics:

Members of the SICP Section Advisory Group on Medication Safety will facilitate a participative dialogue on timely and relevant topics related to medication safety, such as  ensuring safety while handling drug shortages, medication safety dashboards and metrics, critical thinking by pharmacists during order review/verification, process for escalation of dangerous orders, analysis of medication errors, and automation issues (CPOE, smart pumps, automated med stations).

The agenda is very flexible and will be prioritized based upon audience top interests, current “hot topics”, and concerns related to medication safety. Members interested in hearing more about these topics are invited to participate in discussions and to share ideas with their peers.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 210A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
OR/Anesthesiology Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Facilitator: Peggy Bickham, Pharm.D., Assistant Director, Specialty Support Services, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Discussion Topics:

Members of the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners will facilitate a participative dialogue on timely and relevant topics related to OR/Anesthesiology.  The agenda is very flexible and will be prioritized based upon audience top interests, current “hot topics”, and general concerns related to this area of pharmacy practice. Members interested in hearing more about these topics are invited to participate in discussions and to share ideas with their peers.

11:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 204A, Level 2, Anaheim CC
Pharmacy Informatics Education:  What are your needs? Networking Session, hosted by the Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology’s Advisory Group on Pharmacy Informatics Education
Facilitator: Louis D. Barone, Pharm. D., Vice Chair of Pharmacy Practice, Northeastern Ohio Universities, College of Pharmacy, Rootstown, Ohio

Discussion Topics:

• Educational Needs of Pharmacists, Residents, Students, and pharmacy technicians
• Pharmacist Informatics Certification development