April 16 to June 16, 2021 Conference Program

Conference Program

Ohio Pharmacists Association Virtual 143rd Annual Conference & Trade Show April 16 to June 16, 2021

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4 Welcome CPE Credit and Evaluation Access OPA Staff/ OPA Board/OPF Board 5 Photos of 2020 Conference / Staff Match Game 6 Live Schedule 7 On-demand CPE Release 8 App/Platform Content 10 OPA Independent Expo The Ohio Department of Medicaid CPE session at COVID-19 Vaccines Update the 2020 OPA Virtual Annual Conference was one 11 Meet OPA President Joel Levitan, R.Ph. of the most viewed CPE activities. It had more than Micro Merchant Systems Theatre 1,000 views by attendees. Smoking Cessation Program 12 CPE Activity Descriptions 18 Sponsor Recognition 19 Special Events | App Channels 20 Student Pharmacist Highlights 22 Pharmacist 2021 CPE Reporting 24 How to Claim Conference CPE 25 The Spring Technician Series

Donning the official OPA facemasks, OPA staff pause for a "team" photo while managing the 2020 Virtual Thanks to our Advertisers Annual Conference from the OPA office on August 29. (Front row) Kathy Nameth, Janice Johnson, Amy Ben- nett (Back row) Jill Miller, Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Jessica 10 Anda Wotruba, Abby Palcic, Kathy Wotruba, Ernie Boyd 2 APSC 9 Capital Drug 17 Independent Pharmacy Cooperative 21 Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company 22 Safe Rx 23 SUNRx

Editor: Janice Johnson; Articles contributed by the following OPA staff: Amy Bennett, Ernie Boyd, Jill Miller, Kathy Nameth, Attendees experienced OPA's first virtual exhibits at Abby Palcic, Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Jessica Wotruba; APPE the 2020 Annual Trade Show. Exhibits offered con- student: Kelly Speirs. tact information, downloadable resources, educational videos and prize codes, which were gathered for a chance to win during the virtual prize drawing. 3 welcome to your virtual conference

Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Annual Conference and Trade Show!

Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Annual many other practical topics. Be sure to take Conference of the Ohio Pharmacists Asso- time to enjoy the exhibits, and the various ciation! We are so glad to have you attend activities that have been built in to give you PHARMACISTS CAN this meeting that is full of great informa- interaction with other pharmacists. I really CLAIM CPE CREDITS AND tion. We learned a lot from our first virtual think this will be one of our best meetings COMPLETE EVALUATIONS conference, and I think you’ll see some ever, and I hope you agree. We look forward valuable improvements in everything from to hearing from you during the meeting, and through the OPA companion the continuing education to our exhibits. after. platform, LecturePanda.com. Make sure to take advantage of the fact that Access the site via the you can access over 40 hours of continuing ~ Ernie Boyd, PharmD (Hon), CAE "Attendee Guide" on the FAQs education until June 16. OPA Executive Director page in the app/platform. Obviously, COVID has been front and center in our lives this year, and pharmacists STUDENT PHARMACISTS are on the front line. This meeting will give you an update on vaccines, as well as a wide CAN COMPLETE THE variety of other topics. You can hear the CONFERENCE EVALUATION latest information about provider status, through the OPA Annual Con- pain management, medication safety, and ference app/platform on the Student Survey page.

OPA Staff OPA Board of Trustees Ohio Pharmacists

Ernest E. Boyd, PharmD (Hon), CAE T.J. Grimm, R.Ph., MBA, President Foundation Board Executive Director Joel Levitan, R.Ph., President-Elect Steve Burson, R.Ph., President Amy Bennett, R.Ph, Aimee O'Reilly, R.Ph., PharmD, Vice President Sue Paul, R.Ph., Vice President Assistant Executive Director and Editor Zach Broshes, R.Ph., PharmD, Exec. Comm. Member-At-Large Kathy Karas, R.Ph., Treasurer Kathy Nameth, R.Ph. Tim Ulbrich, R.Ph., PharmD, Treasurer Don Bennett, R.Ph., MBA Director of Continuing Education Brigid Groves, R.Ph., PharmD, M.S., Immediate Past President Marialice Bennett, R.Ph., FAPhA Marc Sweeney, R.Ph., PharmD, BCMAS District 1 Darla Gaiser, R.Ph. Matt Buderer, R.Ph., FIACP Director of Entrepreneurship Center District 2 Greg Kramp, R.Ph., PharmD Kevin Day, R.Ph., PharmD Jessica Wotruba District 3 Kristen Sobota, R.Ph., PharmD Larry Schieber, R.Ph. Director of Membership & Events District 4 Matt Parriman, R.Ph., PharmD Suzanne Eastman Wuest, R.Ph., PharmD Janice Johnson District 5 Nathanael Smith, R.Ph., PharmD, BCPS Director of Marketing & Trade Shows District 6 Eric Gillespie, R.Ph., PharmD Stu Beatty, R.Ph., PharmD District 7 Karlyn Neff, R.Ph., PharmD Director of Strategy & Practice Transformation District 8 Austin Hilverding, R.Ph., PharmD Abby Palcic District 9 Phyllis Grauer, R.Ph., PharmD Director of Office and Meeting Planning District 10 Denise Conway, R.Ph. Jill Miller District 11 Dan Krinsky, R.Ph., M.S. Administrative Manager District 12 Zak Fettman, R.Ph., PharmD Antonio Ciaccia District 13 Tony Ciaccia, R.Ph. Senior Advisor District 14 Courtney Myers, R.Ph., PharmD, BCGP Myriam Shaw Ojeda, R.Ph., PharmD Cedarville Univ: Kate Peterson Fellow in Policy and Innovation NEOMED: Mariah Mrofchak Ohio Northern Univ: Alex Nixon Ohio State Univ: Julia Miller Univ. of Cincinnati: Sarah Dixon Univ. of Findlay: Grant Cassidy Univ. of Toledo: Megan Vince 4 observe

OPA Hosted its First Virtual Annual Conference in 2020

More than 600 pharmacist and student pharmacist attendees, along with the representa- tives of 50 exhibits, participated in the 2020 OPA Virtual Annual Conference and Trade Show. Some of the sessions and events are highlighted below, as well as some of the fun photos posted to the Annual Conference Attendify app/platformActivity Stream.

Do you know how the OPA Staff serves its members?

Match the name of the OPA staff member to the job he or she does. Then watch the Staff Intros video after the Awards Ceremony in the app/platform to see if your guesses are correct. Staff Names OPA Job Responsibility

1. Ernie Boyd ___ Develops educational initiatives for independent pharmacists

2. Amy Bennett ___ Negotiates venue contracts for OPA events

3. Kathy Nameth ___ Coordinates in-office meetings

4. Marc Sweeney ___ Is preceptor for OPA APPE Students

5. Jessica Wotruba ___ Is editor for Ohio Pharmacy Newsline

6. Janice Johnson ___ Provides insight for public policy

7. Stu Beatty ___ Processes member auto-renewals and registration forms

8. Abby Palcic ___ Is principle investigator for ODH Smoking Cessation Grant

9. Jill Miller ___ Organizes certificate training programs

10. Antonio Ciaccia ___ Coordinates meetings with provider status stakeholders

11. Myriam Shaw Ojeda ___ Meets with Ohio legislators

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OPA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference & Trade Show

Leading Pharmacy, Advancing Healthcare: The Challenge of Change

Date/Time Title/Activity Speakers/Location Sponsors (if not @ Live Schedule) Thursday, April 15

7:00 pm PAC Assembly @PAC Assembly (Separate registration fee is required for access to this event) Friday, April 16

8:00 am Welcome & Reminders, On-demand CPE released 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Live Schedule Sponsor Prize Poll 9:45 am We Know Pharmacy Professional Liability Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company 9:55 - 10:55 am • Pediatric & Adolescent Immunizations Sebastian 10:55 am OPA Past Presidents Gathering Kroger Health 10:55 am 5 Keys to Improving your Financial Fitness Student Activity (NO CPE credit) 11:25 am Thanks to McKesson McKesson 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Awards Ceremony Kroger Health 1:00 - 2:00 pm • Pharmacist Provider Status: Best Practices Panel 2:00 - 2:30 pm COVID-19 Existing Contactless Solutions Theatre (NO CPE credit) Micro Merchant Systems 2:30 - 3:30 pm • COVID-19 Vaccine Review and Update Bennett 3:00 - 4:00 pm Student Trivia Student Activity (NO CPE credit) 3:30 - 5:30 pm Poster Session @Posters 3:30 - 5:30 pm Exhibits | Prize Poll @Exhibits 3:45 pm Sponsor Showcase

Saturday, April 17

8:00 am Welcome & Reminders, On-demand CPE released 8:15 - 9:45 am • Pharmacy Law Update 2021§ Wai 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Live Schedule Sponsor Prize Poll 9:45 am APSC Believes Our Voices Are Stongest When United APSC 9:55 - 11:25 am • Pharmacogenomics: Intro to an Opportunity Krinsky, Paul, Van Milligan 11:15 am - 1:30 pm Exhibits | Prize Poll @Exhibits 11:15 am - 1:30 pm Residency & Fellowship Expo @Residency Expo 11:30 am - 11:50 pm Sponsor Showcases 1:00 pm Ask-Me-Anything with NPX Student Activity (NO CPE credit) 1:30 - 2:30 pm • COVID Testing: Building a Successful Program Jones, Zint 2:30 pm Your Rx for Profitability Capital Wholesale Drug Co 2:45 pm House of Delegates 4:30 pm New Practitioner Experience and Student Scavenger Hunt 5:00 pm OPA 2021 Installation 6:00 pm Student Launch Party Student Activity (NO CPE credit) Sunday, April 18

8:00 am Welcome Message and On-demand CPE released 8:30 - 11:30 am Live Schedule Sponsor Prize Poll 9:40 am Why 304B for Pharmacies? SUNRx 9:45 - 11:15 am • Legislative Update 2021 Boyd, Fitzgibbon Cleveland Clinic 11:15 am Thanks to IPC IPC 11:30 am Livestream Adjournment

§ Qualifies for State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy jurisprudence CPE credit

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The 2021 OPA Virtual Annual Conference will include more than 40 hours of on-demand CPE. Sessions listed on the Live Schedule page of the app/platform will include Q&A with the speaker(s). All sessions will include post-activity quizzes and speaker evaluations. No "live codes" will be needed for any programs. Programs will be released daily as shown below, but all programs will be available on-demand until June 16, 2021 with links to the on-demand session on the On-demand page of the app/ platform. Program descriptions, including the amount of CPE credit, begin on page 12. Information on submitting CPE for credit is included on page 22, along with details on pharmacist CPE reporting in 2021.

Programs Released April 16 Clinical, Operational, and Regulatory Impact of COVID-19 on Long Term Care Facilities Erin Foti, PharmD Pediatric and Adolescent Immunizations (also live) Sonya Sebastian, PharmD Diabetes Management: Technology Update Chris Westrick, PharmD, MPH Provider Status: Best Practices (also live) Stuart Beatty, PharmD, Moderator Migraine Medication Management Olivia Fritz, PharmD and Pooja Boghara, PharmD COVID-19 Vaccine Review and Update (also live) Don Bennett, R.Ph., MBA Pharmacist Care of Transgender & Gender Diverse Patients What's New in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Sam Miller, PharmD Vincent Mauro, R.Ph., PharmD A Patient-Centered Review of Tobacco Dependence Non-Opioid Pain Management Michael Rush, PharmD, MBA Kasey Mucher, PharmD and Hailee Sautter, PharmD Innovative Pharmacy Business Plan Competition 2021 Ohio Pharmacists and the Domestic Violence Network Medication Safety: Minimizing Patient Harm§ Rachel Ramirez, MA, MSW, LISW-S Morgan Nicolas, PharmD Shakespearean Approach to Student Trust Immunization Update 2021 Experiential Directors, Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy Don Bennett, R.Ph., MBA Ohio Research Forum 2021 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle Ohio Innovative Practice Forum 2021 Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS MTM Approach to Pediatric Immunizations and Well Visits Multi-Generational Workplace Kelin Wheaton, PharmD and Brooke Powell, BS, CPhT Lisa Mostafavifar, PharmD Medication Error Reporting§ Hot Topics for New Practitioners Morgan Nicolas, PharmD Kristine Cline, PharmD, MS, Moderator and NPX Panel Provider Status Rules and Credentialing Programs Released April 18 Ohio Department of Medicaid Pharmacist Role in Hormonal Health Legislative Update 2021 (also live) Kristine Mason Cline, PharmD, MS Ernest Boyd, Michelle Fitzgibbon Managing Remote Pharmacy Services New Drug Update 2021 Lubna Mazin, PharmD Karen Kier, PhD, M.Sc., R.Ph. Programs Released April 17 Functional Medicine & Dietary Supplements Update 2021 Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS

Pharmacy Law Update 2021§ (also live) Harm Reduction Program Jenni Wai, R.Ph., MBA Rachel Barhorst, PharmD and Panel COVID-19 Testing Program (also live) Telepharmacy Daniel Jones, PharmD and Eric Zint, R.Ph. Mitch Larson and Jessica Adams, PharmD Pharmacogenomics: An Opportunity for Pharmacists A Discussion about Insomnia Sue Paul, R.Ph., Dan Krinsky, R.Ph., MS, and Amy Nira Kadakia, PharmD Van Milligan, MD (also live) Practicing Practical Self-Care Bethany Collier, LSW, CPhT COVID-19 Programming Jurisprudence and Patient/Medication Safety Programming COVID-19 related CPE will focus on how to build a successful testing program; vaccine review and update; The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy will provide a 90-min- clinical, operational and regulatory impact on pharmacy ute (0.15 CEU) law and rule update. Two 60-minute patient services and medication management in long term care safety programs (0.1 CEU each) will be offered. These facilities; and an opportunity for pharmacists resulting programs qualify for pharmacist license renewal. from the impact of COVID-19 on well care visits and §Qualifies for Board of Pharmacy jurisprudence or patient/medication pediatric vaccinations. safety CPE credit 7 app/platform content

Activity Stream ˗ post or "like" comments, post photos OPA Board ˗ Executive Committee members and Dis- for the daily theme, answers polls for fun or a prize trict Trustees are recognized.

Attendees/Leaderboard ˗ connect with friends Foundation Board ˗ members of the Ohio Pharmacists through private/group chat and compete to be at the top Foundation are recognized of the Leaderboard (Leaderboard-app only feature) Residency Expo ˗ learn about residency and fellowship Channels ˗ join colleagues discussing provider status, programs from around Ohio pharmacist COVID testing and vaccines, compounding issues, new practitioner experience & students (app only) Student Survey ˗ students can give an opinion about the OPA Annual Conference by using this linked app/ Bookmarks & Notes ˗ mark favorite sessions and take platform page notes Posters ˗ view poster videos, and share comments and Sponsors ˗ view videos, images, products, social questions with Ohio pharmacist and student pharmacist media, contact and more information for sponsoring researchers via email or chat within the app/platform companies Presenters ˗ poster presenters are listed, use the At- Live Schedule ˗ dates and times of CPE sessions and tendees page to private message a poster presenter events, sponsor polls, sponsor showcase OPA Executive Fellowship ˗ learn about, apply or On-demand CPE ˗ access to CPE sessions; CPE will be donate to the OPA Executive Fellowship in Leadership released April 16 to 18, and will be available until June and Association Management 16, 2021 Prizes Info ˗ learn about the many ways to qualify for PAC Assembly - if registered for the PAC Assembly, this prize drawings that occur April 16 - 18. page will be visible for access to the event on April 15 FAQs ˗ find the Attendee Guide and Orientation video Speakers ˗ credentials and biographical information links, tips on how to use features of the app or platform, where to locate sessions and events, as well as prize poll How to Claim CPE ˗ a resource for how to claim and times and advice submit credits to be automatically uploaded to the CPE Monitor Program ˗ overview of the Conference CPE sessions and events, theatre info, sponsor recognition, special Exhibits ˗ learn about products and services by watch- event descriptions, how to claim Annual Conference CPE, ing videos, downloading resources, make comments and more. and ask questions in the exhibit's chat panel, check out exhibit descriptions to answer prize polls and qualify for the virtual prize drawings

Exhibit Reps ˗ discover who is staffing your favorite exhibit, contact the representative by email, use the exhibit chat panel or private message within the app The Conference App is sponsored by Awards ˗ recipients of 2021 OPA, National and UNDER 40 awards are recognized

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Meet Live Conference Theatre offered President Friday, April 16, 2:00 - 2:30 pm @Live Schedule Joel Levitan, R.Ph. 2021-2022 An Overview of PrimeRx™ and COVID-19 I grew up in the "Garden State" – New Jersey. My father Existing Contactless Solutions owned a bar and restaurant, and my mother raised three boys. We attended Linden High School and were very Sheila Dawalt, Micro Merchant Systems involved in our Synagogue as Judiasm was (and is) a big part of our lives. I was soon faced with, “What do I want Pharmacies can rely on PrimeRx™ for automated to do with the rest of my life?” I truthfully had no idea until management of all COVID-19 vaccine-related workflows, a friend of my parents said, “Why don’t you become a including patient enrollment and scheduling, billing and Pharmacist?” reporting. We’ve made the process as user-friendly and In September of 1964, I began at the University of straightforward as possible! Toledo. Dormitory life was different (thank God no health (No CPE credit will be provided for participation in the Theatre.) restrictions) and, to my amazement, most of the men in the dorm were from the East coast. I was quite social, so I pledged Alpha Epsilon Pi social fraternity, as well as Alpha Zeta Omega pharmacy fraternity. College life was fantastic, social happenings were fun and, oh yes, the classes inter- fered with a perfect life. Smoking Cessation Program Available After graduation, I married the love of my life which has lasted now for 52 years. I have no idea why people say OPA has partnered with the Ohio Department of Health to to Joan, “I don't know how you have put up with him for offer continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activities to help this long.” I admit I like to have a good time and I love to community pharmacists implement a smoking cessation say off-the-wall things to people even if they are a strang- program in their pharmacies. This three-part series is designed er. Joan and I have two children, Carolyn and Philip, and to give pharmacists the expertise to help patients successfully five grandchildren ages 21 years to 3 months. And yes, no quit smoking or using tobacco. future pharmacists. My career has always been in retail with a short stop • The Why and How of Smoking Cessation: Essential with nursing homes. I started with Ace Drugs (a local Pearls will cover the benefits that a patient can experience independent), The Lane Drug Company, Rinks Bargain City, through smoking cessation, useful counseling methods Gray Drugs, Westhaven Institutional, The Toledo Clinic and pharmacists can employ to determine a patient’s read- now The Neighborhood Health Association. My passion is iness for smoking cessation, and how to prepare a quit my patients, taking care of them, advising them and making plan for a patient who wishes to quit. them a friend along with being a customer. • Pharmacologic Options for Smoking Cessation will Pharmacy has become my passion, and my involvement review the currently available smoking cessation aids and with the University of Toledo continues to this day, whether discuss their pros and cons. Using a patient case, partici- it is with the college, the Alumni Association or the basket- pants will walk through the factors that can influence the ball program. Joan and I bleed the correct shades of mid- best therapy choice for a patient. night blue and gold. I have had major involvement with the • Implementing a Smoking Cessation Program in a Com- Toledo Academy of Pharmacy, as well as served on Boards munity Pharmacy will include the key components needed supporting The Toledo Library, programs from my Temple in to begin a successful smoking cessation service, alongside Toledo, feeding the poor with Meals on Wheels and helping examples of different community pharmacy models. to provide food to shelters on a weekly basis. All this, after my 50-hour work week at 74-years-old. Registration Fees We have all just been through a year which we might Pharmacist (OPA Member or Non-member): $55 have read about in a novel. With the great leadership from Student Pharmacist: $25 Ernie Boyd and his fabulous support staff, the future of pharmacy gets brighter every day. I am not going to state Register at www.ohiopharmacists.org any promises, but I am going to be there to lead your Board, to support the ideas which are brought to the fore- front, and to hope for a better profession for the pharmacists in the future. 11 cpe activity descriptions

FRIDAY, April 16 will be relevant to many attend- cardiovascular disorders. This session will Livestream CPE ees as panelists represent three summarize these findings and describe how practice settings, including com- they can be implemented in the pharma- munity pharmacy, health-sys- cotherapeutic care of patients. Specific 9:55 a.m. tem pharmacy, and federally diseases covered include hyperlipidemia, qualified health centers. myocardial infarction, pericarditis, and heart ACPE #0129-0000-21-024-H04-P failure. Concepts will be emphasized using Don't Miss Your Shot When It 0.1 CEU case studies. Comes to Pediatric and Adolescent ACPE #0129-0000-21-026-H01-P 0.15 CEU Immunizations Application-based activity Sonya Sebastian, PharmD, BCACP, Phar- macy Clinical Coordinator, Ambulatory on pioid ain anagement Services, Nationwide Children's Hospital N -O P M Kasey Mucher, PharmD and Hailee Sautter, In this first of two sessions on 2:30 p.m. PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Residents, Uni- pediatric vaccinations, partic- COVID-19 Vaccine Review and versity Hospitals, Cleveland ipants will review the current Proper pain management is a Update recommended CDC routine necessary means to relieving and catch-up vaccine schedules Donald L. Bennett, R.Ph., MBA, Clinical As- sistant Professor, OSU College of Pharmacy suffering and discomfort. This for patients between 0 and 18 years of presentation will provide an age. Case examples will guide participants This session will provide an overview of the Centers for overview of the pharmaco- in understanding nuances and scenarios Mucher Disease Control and Prevention logic and non-pharmacologic commonly encountered in the pediatric therapeutic options preferred population. A variety of evidenced-based (CDC) and World Health Orga- nization (WHO) identification of to opioid therapy. Non-opioid resources and references will be shared to therapeutic alternatives mitigate increase provider and patient/family knowl- the burden of the coronavirus worldwide pandemic, as well as vaccine development. risk to the patient and provide edge and comfort with pediatric vaccines. additional benefits. This presen- ACPE #0129-0000-21-023-H06-P 0.1 CEU Recommendations from the CDC Advisory Sautter Application-based activity Committee on Immunization Practices, in- tation will also discuss the role cluding target populations, efficacy, dosage, of non-opioid pain management within the 1:00 p.m. distribution and storage of vaccines, will be 2019 Osteoarthritis guideline update. presented along with ways to overcome ACPE #0129-0000-21-027-H08-P 0.15 CEU Provider Status Best Practices COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy to increase immunization rates. Ohio Pharmacists Care About Do- Roundtable ACPE #0129-0000-21-025-H06-P 0.1 CEU mestic Violence Initiative: What it Moderator Stuart Beatty, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, Director of Strategy and Practice is and Why it Matters Transformation, Ohio Pharmacists Asso- Rachel Ramirez, MA, MSW, LISW-S, Found- ciation; Panelists: Kelly Barnes, PharmD, Friday On-Demand CPE er and Director, The Center on Partner- OSU; Nnodum Iheme, R.Ph. and Emanual (available at 8:00 am) Inflicted Brain Injury at The Ohio Domestic Ayanjoke, PharmD, Ziks Pharmacy; Edward Violence Network Stoepfel, R.Ph., Northside Pharmacies Pharmacists have unique and Keeping Pace with What’s New in Join our virtual roundtable of trusting relationships with their ardiovascular harmacotherapy pharmacists participating in C P patients, which have become Vincent F. Mauro, R.Ph., PharmD, FCCP, provider status pilot programs even more critical during the Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, The Uni- incredibly challenging time of as they share best practices versity of Toledo College of Pharmacy and for initiating and incorporat- COVID-19. Pharmacies have been one of Pharmaceutical Sciences the few places that have and will remain Barnes ing cognitive services into Results of clinical trials con- open regardless of the pandemic's path, their workflow. The group will ducted in the past few years discuss policy and procedur- and provide an opportunity for people involving either older or new- unsafe at their homes to get information al changes, communication ly-developed medications have strategies, billing practices, and and resources for their safety. This session made a positive impact in the will discuss domestic violence dynamics patient perceptions of the new pharmacotherapy of several Iheme services provided. This session and the impact of COVID-19, and intro- 12 duce an innovative project developed by Ohio Innovative Practice Forum do their part to create a culture of safety the Ohio Pharmacists Association and the 2021 and encourage reporting at the system, Ohio Domestic Violence Network called Moderators: Jennifer Rodis, PharmD, state, and national level. "Ohio Pharmacists Care About Domestic BCPS, FAPhA, Clinical Professor of Phar- This program qualifies for State of Ohio Board Violence." Guidance for pharmacies and macy, Associate Dean for Outreach and of Pharmacy patient/medication safety CPE. resources developed for your patients will Engagement and Timothy R. Ulbrich, ACPE #0129-0000-21-033-H05-P 0.1 CEU be included. PharmD, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Application-based activity ACPE #0129-0000-21-028-H04-P 0.15 CEU and Program Director, MS – Health-System Pharmacy Administration; OSU College of Expert Insight on Provider Status A Shakespearean Approach to Pharmacy Rules and Credentialing Innovative pharmacy practices and services Student Trust: To Be or Not to Maureen Corcoran, MSN, MBA, Director, in Ohio will be showcased to help phar- Ohio Department of Medicaid and Panel Be, or Somewhere In-Between macists initiate or expand novel services Timothy Burkart, PharmD, Assistant Hear from statewide experts as Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Assistant and approaches in their own practices. they discuss the interpretation Director of Experiential Education and Practitioners from a variety of practice sites of provider status rules and Tonya Dauterman, R.Ph., PharmD, Asso- will present examples, and share successful what it means for your practice ciate Dean of External Affairs & Advocacy implementation strategies and methods for site from an implementation and Director of Experiential Education, overcoming barriers to offer patient-cen- standpoint. Additionally, speakers will University of Findlay; Julie Legg, R.Ph., tered services. outline credentialing best practices for effi- PharmD, Assistant Professor - Practice ACPE #0129-0000-21-031-H04-P 0.15 CEU ciently signing up as a provider in Ohio. and Director of Experiential Education, Supported by the Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy ACPE #0129-0000-21-034-H04-P 0.1 CEU The Ohio State University; Brenda L. Pahl, R.Ph., PharmD, Director of Experiential Incorporating MTM Approaches to Pharmacist Role in Hormonal Programs and Assistant Professor of Phar- Encourage Pediatric Immunization Health macy Practice, Cedarville University and Well Care Visit Adherence Kristine Cline, PharmD, MS, Assistant Pro- This session is intended for Kelin Wheaton, PharmD, PhD, Population fessor, The Ohio State University College of pharmacists who train stu- Health Clinical Pharmacist; and Brooke Pharmacy dents during their introductory Powell, BA, CPhT, Population Health Hormonal health contributes to pharmacy practice experiences Pharmacy Technician; Partners For Kids, many chronic illnesses and pa- or advanced pharmacy prac- Nationwide Children's Hospital Burkart tient symptoms. Understanding tice experiences. During this In this second session on of hormonal health and imbal- session, experiential directors pediatric vaccinations, partic- ance can promote confidence will provide experiential devel- ipants will apply the pediatric in pharmacist-provided care for these opment for current and future and adolescent immunization patients. This session will explore common preceptors. schedules to relevant quality hormone imbalances and therapies, and Dauterman ACPE #0129-0000-21-029-H04-P Powell measures through medication how pharmacists can enhance patient care. 0.15 CEU therapy management (MTM). ACPE #0129-0000-21-035-H01-P 0.1 CEU Application-based activity An overview of quality measures pertaining to childhood Blazer on the Top, PJs on the immunization status and annual Bottom: Managing Remote Pharmacy Wheaton well child exams will be provid- Legg ervices and irtual eams ed including completion rates S V T Lubna Mazin, PharmD, PGY-2 Health-Sys- and impact of COVID-19 on receipt of ser- tem Pharmacy Administration and Lead- vices. The role of the pharmacist in these ership Resident, Nationwide Children’s key areas will be described through MTM Hospital patient case examples intended to increase The coronavirus disease 2019 Pahl comfort with recommending pediatric im- (COVID-19) has had massive Ohio Research Forum 2021 munizations and well-child exams. effects on healthcare and the Moderator: Timothy R. Ulbrich, PharmD, ACPE #0129-0000-21-032-H06-P 0.1 CEU delivery of healthcare services. Application-based activity Clinical Professor of Pharmacy and During this presentation, our Program Director, MS – Health-System speaker will discuss different opportuni- Pharmacy Administration, OSU College of Medication Error Reporting ties and challenges for remote pharmacy Pharmacy Morgan Nicolas, PharmD, Regulatory Medi- services. This includes telehealth opportu- Research conducted by Ohio pharmacists, cation Safety Fellow, Center for Medication nities, assessing productivity through KPI college faculty, pharmacy residents and/or Safety Advancement, Purdue University metrics, maximizing productivity for remote students will be showcased in the annual Medication error reporting is a employees, leading virtual teams, and the Ohio Research Forum. Research areas may vital part of improving patient future of remote pharmacy services post include those from pharmacy practice, safety. Major regulatory, pro- COVID-19. scientific research, economic/social/admin- fessional, and various other ac- ACPE #0129-0000-21-036-H04-P 0.1 CEU istrative sciences, and pharmacy education. crediting bodies are responsible ACPE #0129-0000-21-030-H04-P 0.15 CEU for collecting and processing information Supported by the Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy about medication errors. Pharmacists must 13 Advances in Diabetes Management: SATURDAY, April 17 1:30 p.m. An Update on Technology Christopher D. Westrick, PharmD, MPH, Livestream CPE COVID-19 and Beyond: How to BCACP, CDCES, CTTS, Specialty Practice Pharmacist, The Ohio State University 8:15 a.m. Build a Successful Testing Program Wexner Medical Center Department of Daniel E. Jones, PharmD, Vice President Family and Community Medicine of Pharmacy Operations, Klein’s Pharma- Pharmacy Law Update 2021 cy, Cuyahoga Falls; and Eric Zint, R.Ph., Diabetes continues to be a Jenni Wai, R.Ph., MBA, Chief Pharmacist, President and Owner, Corner Pharmacy, growing concern within the Compliance and Enforcement; State of Greenfield, Ohio United States. As a complex, Ohio Board of Pharmacy multi-faceted condition, the Our speaker will present The COVID-19 pandemic has management of diabetes can information regarding changes presented many challenges to be very challenging. Remaining up-to-date to Ohio laws/rules in the last pharmacies across the country; however, it has also presented with the advances in technology can also year, and will review commonly be a burden. This session will focus on asked questions about out- many opportunities to provide Jones newer technology that can assist with the patient pharmacy inspections, COVID-19 value-added services to the community. This session will management of diabetes including contin- response efforts, vaccine administration, uous glucose monitors and insulin pump consult agreements and more. This session describe the various options available for COVID-19 test- therapy. Our speaker, who uses his person- is a must for all pharmacists who want to al story with diabetes to connect with his stay up-to-date on legislative and regu- ing, how to launch a testing program, and opportunities patients, will share firsthand experience as latory changes impacting the practice of Zint for growth stemming from a pharmacist and as a patient. pharmacy. ACPE #0129-0000-21-041-H01-P 0.15 CEU This program qualifies for State of Ohio Board COVID-19 testing. ACPE #0129-0000-21-039-H01-P 0.1 CEU of Pharmacy jurisprudence CPE credit. Migraine Medication Management ACPE #0129-0000-21-037-H03-P 0.15 CEU Olivia Fritz, PharmD and Pooja Boghara, PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Residents, Uni- 9:55 a.m. Saturday On-Demand CPE versity Hospitals, Cleveland (available at 8:00 am) Migraine is a debilitating disor- Pharmacogenomics: An Opportunity der with episodes that merci- The Clinical, Operational, and for Pharmacists lessly interrupt the lives of those Sue Paul, R.Ph., Founder SyneRxgy Regulatory Impact of COVID-19 on who suffer from the condition. Consulting and Co-Founder PGx101 and Pharmacy Services and Medication Although the etiology is largely Medipreneurs; Daniel Krinsky, R.Ph., MS, Management in Long Term Care Boghara unknown, several targets have Owner and Founder EduCare4U, LLC Facilities been identified as contributory and Co-Founder PGx101; and Amy Van Erin M. Foti, PharmD, BCGP, Director of components to the develop- Milligan, MD, Physician at Crossroad Health Consulting Services, Remedi SeniorCare ment of a migraine and when Center Despite the unprecedented targeted can lead to a decrease Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing challenges currently facing long- in the severity, length, and refers to a type of genetic Fritz term care providers, resident even frequency of an episode. test that can be used to more safety dictates that core func- It is crucial to understand the similarities accurately predict a patient’s tions surrounding medication and differences between the acute and response to a given drug. De- management and pharmacy services re- prophylactic treatment of migraines in Krinsky spite revision to several labels main a priority. This presentation will share order to appropriately select therapy. As of commonly prescribed drugs best practices related to drug management, new research emerges, pharmacists must regarding the impact of genetic medication pass optimization, consultant be aware of the available dosing schedules variation, the use of this testing pharmacist collaboration and regulatory and formulations that best suit the needs has been limited in many compliance in the context of the COVID-19 of our patients. This presentation aims to settings due to a number of pandemic. Evolving matters including provide the tools required to treat these Paul factors. However, that doesn’t investigational therapeutics for residents patients and what is expected to be seen discount the opportunities for with COVID-19 and partnering with your next in the pipeline. pharmacists to step into this pharmacy when developing reopening ACPE #0129-0000-21-042-H01-P 0.15 CEU exciting area of patient care. plans will also be addressed. This presentation will discuss ACPE #0129-0000-21-040-H04-P 0.15 CEU basic pharmacogenetic terms, Van Milligan concepts, and evidence, and will also address key issues surrounding the implementation of a pharmacogenomic testing service, its unique challenges, and case studies to illustrate how PGx data can improve patient care. ACPE #0129-0000-21-038-H01-P 0.15 CEU Application-based activity 14 GendeRx: A Pharmacist’s Role in tive pharmacy services. Three finalist teams maintaining motivation throughout the Caring for Transgender and Gender will present their plans to a panel of judges. journey. Hear what the students envision for the ACPE #0129-0000-21-048-H04-P 0.1 CEU Diverse Patients Sam J. Miller, PharmD, R.Ph., AAHIVP, future of pharmacy and get ideas for your PGY-1 Community-based Pharmacy Resi- own practice. Navigating the Multi-Generational dent, The Ohio State University - Equitas ACPE #0129-0000-21-045-H04-P 0.15 CEU Workplace: Do X, Y, and Z Matter? Health Lisa Mostafavifar, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, This session is for pharmacists Medication Safety: Minimizing Specialty Practice Pharmacist, The Ohio interested in (1) learning more Patient Harm State University Wexner Medical Center about the transgender com- Morgan Nicolas, PharmD, Regulatory Medi- For the first time in history, munity and their health care cation Safety Fellow, Center for Medication 2020 represents a time where needs; (2) providing care that Safety Advancement, Purdue University five generations could be work- is inclusive and welcoming to transgen- When asked why they pursued ing side by side in the work- der patients; and (3) understanding how a career in healthcare, most place. From Traditionalists to pharmacists can be involved as part of the pharmacists respond, “To help Generation-Z, each group has its own de- gender-affirming care team. Attendees will people.” Minimizing patient sires and motives with regard to what they be provided with didactic material, case harm is a key component of want to get out of work. Though they can studies, resources, and recommendations good healthcare outcomes. In this session, be a strength, generational differences can that they can implement in their own prac- you will learn about Just Culture principles, also invoke significant conflict if managers tice to provide patient-centered care. and the role pharmacists play. lack awareness of what their employees ACPE #0129-0000-21-043-H01-P 0.15 CEU This program qualifies for State of Ohio Board want. While it’s important to understand Application-based activity of Pharmacy patient/medication safety CPE. the differences between generations, ACPE #0129-0000-21-046-H05-P 0.1 CEU research suggests we are more alike than A Patient-Centered Review of different and people want to be treated as Tobacco Dependence and Treatment Immunization Update 2021 individuals. This presentation will teach you Michael J. Rush, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, Donald L. Bennett, R.Ph., MBA, Clinical As- how to navigate management strategies CDE/CDCES, NCTTP, Director of ONU sistant Professor, OSU College of Pharmacy to develop and lead a multi-generational HealthWise & Pharmacy Residency Pro- This presentation will review department. grams, Assistant Clinical Professor of Phar- the Centers for Disease Control ACPE #0129-0000-21-049-H04-P 0.1 CEU macy Practice, Ohio Northern University and Prevention (CDC) identified Reducing tobacco use and trends in vaccine-preventable Hot Topics for New Practitioners dependence continues to be disease prevalence this past Moderator: Kristine Cline, PharmD, MS, a public health priority in the year, and recent changes in recommenda- Assistant Professor, Ohio State Universi- United States, and the phar- tions from the CDC Advisory Committee on ty College of Pharmacy; Panelists: Nira macist plays a key role on the Immunization Practices. The impact of the Kadakia, PharmD, Assistant Professor of healthcare team by providing tobacco 2020-2021 influenza season with COVID-19 Teaching in Pharmacy Practice, University cessation counseling and services. This risk and vaccine effectiveness will be includ- of Findlay College of Pharmacy; Katie Kish, session will provide a patient-centered ed, as well as initiatives to improve vaccine PharmD, BCACP, Primary Care & Anticoag- review of tobacco dependence and treat- hesitancy and increase immunization rates. ulation Clinical Specialist, Cleveland Clinic; Andrew Faiella, PharmD, BCACP, Clincial ment in adults for pharmacists interested ACPE #0129-0000-21-047-H06-P 0.1 CEU Pharmacist, PrimaryOne Health in incorporating tobacco cessation services There can be many opportuni- into their practices. Specific topics covered More Than a New Year's ties and challenges that arise include: pathophysiology of addiction, Resolution: Tips and Tricks for a for new and experienced prac- nicotine withdrawal, assessing a patient’s ealthy ifestyle titioners. How each situation is readiness to change, and treatment options H L Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS, Senior Director handled is essential to moving for tobacco use and dependence. Following for Practice and Professional Affairs, Faiella forward in your career. Learn this session, participants will be able to American Pharmacists Association from a variety of pharmacists provide individualized non-pharmacologic Many people start each new how to embrace opportunities, and pharmacologic treatment strategies for year with a resolution, and it overcome challenges, and be their patients based on their readiness for might pertain to weight loss or ahead of change. change and anticipated abstinence success. establishing a healthier lifestyle. ACPE #0129-0000-21-050-H04-P ACPE #0129-0000-21-044-H01-P 0.15 CEU Kadakia However, that "fresh start" 0.1 CEU motivation can sometimes dwindle quickly. Innovative Pharmacy Business Plan This presentation will review the positive Competition 2021 impact on the body, both from a physical Finalist Teams TBD and mental health perspective, when an In this annual competition, students have individual has a recommended body mass Kish been invited to submit business plans index. An overview of a few available detailing the loan request, mission state- program types and apps to facilitate weight ment, detailed description of the business, loss and enhance physical activity will be marketing plan and financial reports for provided along with recommendations for buying a pharmacy or developing innova- 15 SUNDAY, April 18 proach integrated with pharmacy services. Tossing and Turning: A Discussion This program will improve pharmacists About Insomnia Livestream CPE knowledge and confidence in leveraging Nira Kadakia, PharmD, Assistant Professor supplements and functional medicine to of Teaching in Pharmacy Practice, Universi- 9:45 a.m. optimize patient outcomes. ty of Findlay College of Pharmacy ACPE #0129-0000-21-053-H01-P 0.15 CEU Poor sleep is linked to many Legislative Update 2021 chronic conditions, like diabetes Ernest Boyd, PharmD (Hon), CAE and Implementation of a Harm Reduction or depression, and can im- Michelle Fitzgibbon, OPA Lobbyists Program in a Rural Setting pact our overall quality of life. This session will include im- Rachel Barhorst, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, This presentation will discuss portant information for phar- Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Lau- insomnia, a common sleep disorder. The macists on recent legislative ren Haines, MBA, PharmD, BCACP, Director audience will learn why insomnia occurs and regulatory changes that of Xchange; Anna Hatic, DO; Family Health and how to mitigate it. impact the practice of phar- Services and Mark Whittaker, Chief Deputy ACPE #0129-0000-21-056-H01-P 0.1 CEU Boyd macy. The progress of current of Darke County Sheriff Department and future advocacy initiatives, This session provides an over- Preventing Spontaneous Profes- view of a multidisciplinary ap- including PBM reform, provider sional Combustion: Recognizing proach to harm reduction in the status and further expansion of Opportunities to Practice Practical pharmacist services will also be rural community setting. Darke th Self-Care (And How to Actually detailed. In addition, our speak- County is ranked 20 out of 88 Fitzgibbon Barhorst counties in Ohio for uninten- Do It) ers will discuss OPA’s legislative Bethany Collier, LSW, CPhT, Patient Ser- agenda for 2021 and what it may mean for tional overdoses with per capita deaths at 37.2 per 100,000. vices Manager, Charitable Pharmacy pharmacy practice. of Central Ohio ACPE #0129-0000-21-051-H04-P 0.15 CEU To combat this disease, Family Health Services (a Federally The snowballing events and Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic stressors of 2020 have left Haines Qualified Health Center) has implemented a harm reduction many providers and patients Sunday On-Demand CPE feeling out of sorts, off kilter, (available at 8:00 am) program including a needle exchange program, wound and unsure of what to do next. evaluation, immunizations, nal- This session introduces concepts that con- New Drug Update 2021 tribute to these feelings, such as burnout, Karen Kier, PhD, M.Sc., R.Ph., Professor of Hatic oxone, fentanyl test strips, and access to medication assisted compassion fatigue, and different types of Clinical Pharmacy, Director of Assessment, trauma, then relates them to mental dis- ONU College of Pharmacy treatment (MAT). Both the Ohio tress and the aforementioned out of sorts This program will review the Department of Health and the feelings. Participants will be introduced to pharmacology and therapeutics Centers for Disease Control and the basics of Trauma-Informed Care and of prescription medications re- Prevention endorse needle ex- armed with knowledge to identify practical leased to the market in the past Whittaker change programs. This program self-care activities to help mitigate some year, their indications, clinical will provide the tools to imple- of this distress as the stressors continue. applications, drug interactions, adverse ment a harm reduction clinic at While these tools alone will not make all effects, toxicities, significant drug-drug your practice site. the stress or stressors go away, every and drug-food interactions, and the most ACPE #0129-0000-21-054-H01-P 0.15 CEU little bit counts as we continue to face the important patient counseling information to unknown. convey. It will also include how these new Telepharmacy: A Patient's Perspective ACPE #0129-0000-21-057-H04-P 0.1 CEU agents compare to similar agents on the Mitch Larson, Senior Marketing Specialist market. and Jessica Adams, PharmD, Manager of Regulatory Affairs; TelePharm, a Cardinal ACPE #0129-0000-21-052-H01-P 0.15 CEU Health company Telepharmacy has been proven Functional Medicine & Dietary to be a safe and effective Supplements Update 2021 means to provide pharmacy Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS, Founder, services and allows pharmacists Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance; to maximize their expertise and Market Health and Wellness Director, Adams provide better access to essen- Walmart tial pharmacy services in both Dietary supplement sales rural and urban communities. continue to grow as consumer This presentation takes a look demand for these products at the impact of telepharmacy rises, bolstered by the 2020 from the eyes of the patient and pandemic’s focus on immune Larson how this new practice model is health. Pharmacists are in a prime position changing the way they access their medica- to help patients tailor their supplement tions and other pharmacy services. regimen by using a functional medicine ap- ACPE #0129-0000-21-055-H04-P 0.1 CEU 16 Delivering Top Value to Independent Pharmacy

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18 special events

PAC Assembly House of Delegates April 15, 7:00 pm @PAC Assembly (separate contribution fee) April 17, 2:45 pm @ Live Schedule Support and strengthen Ohio’s pharmacy influ- The House of Delegates serves as the policy-making body of ence in the Ohio General Assembly by attending the Association. Only pre-registered delegates have voting the Political Action Committee (PAC) Assembly. privileges. All members are welcome to attend. Preregistered attendees will hear from Ohio OPA 2021 Installation House of Representative Scott Lipps and Ohio Lipps April 17, 5:00 pm @Live Schedule House Speaker Bob Cupp, learn about pharmacy Joel Levitan, R.Ph. will be installed President of OPA, along with issues, and contribute to the success of the PAC. the 2021-2022 officers and trustees. Hear President TJ Grimm's PAC donations should be made by personal credit card remarks on OPA successes this past year and Joel's look to the or by personal check to “Pharmacy PAC.” future. Sponsored by United HealthCare Community Plan Cupp OPA Past Presidents’ Gathering April 16, 10:55 am @Live Schedule (invitation only) OPA Past Presidents will gather Friday morning to be updated on current OPA initiatives, and catch up with old friends and past Association leaders. Sponsored by Kroger Health

Awards Ceremony April 16, 11:30 am @Live Schedule Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will address attendees and convey his thanks to pharmacists for their service to fellow Ohioans during the pandemic. OPA will recognize excellence in the profession, the community, and the Association at the Awards Ceremony, including Virtual events offer a chance to see familiar faces, celebrate 2021 UNDER 40 award recipients. Media award recipi- professional accomplishments and connect with colleagues. ents will also be recognized for their support of educat- ing the public on safe medicine use and for awareness of pharmacy issues. Support these outstanding individuals Why Join a Channel in the App? at this annual event. UNDER 40 Awards exclusively sponsored by Kroger Channels are the virtual answer to "Discussions in the Hall- Health way." Join a 2021 Annual Conference Channel to connect with colleagues, see daily discussion topics and give your Poster Session April 16, 3:30 - 5:30 pm @ Posters opinion on pharmacy matters. • Our annual poster session is held on Friday only and will feature the research and innovative practices of faculty, Provider Status Implementation ˗ Discuss implementation pharmacy residents, and students from Ohio’s colleges of strategies for provider status in your practice site and ap- pharmacy, as well as practitioners from around the state. proaches to meet requirements to provide new services. Poster Session sponsored by Buckeye Health Plan COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines ˗ Discuss experiences, Exhibits & Prize Poll logistics, and best practices for COVID-19 vaccination and April 16, 3:30 - 5:30 pm; April 17, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm @ Exhibits testing services at your pharmacies. • Learn about products and services with video promotions and resources to download. Connect with vendors New Practitioner Experience (NPX) ˗ Join other new prac- as you search for prize codes. Answer the polls to become titioners to discuss the challenges and successes of their eligible for the Saturday prize drawing. Exhibits will be avail- first years of practice. Engage and network with the NPX able from April 16 - June 16, 2021. community!

Residency & Fellowship Expo Compounding Issues ˗ If your practice includes compound- April 17, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm @ Residency Expo ing, this Channel is for you. It gives you a place to discuss Pharmacists and student pharmacists can virtually connect compounding issues with fellow pharmacists. with residents, fellows, and program directors from across the th state during the 5 Annual OPA Residency & Fellowship Expo. Student Pharmacists ˗ Network virtually with students Discover what their programs have to offer. Residency and across the state. Discussions include methods for academic Fellowship videos show highlights of these programs. success, work-life balance, and career opportunities! 19 student pharmacist highlights

1:00 pm, @ Live Schedule On April 16-18, select on-demand CPE programs will be released at 8:00 am. Livestreamed CPE sessions and times can be found on the Live Schedule page of the OPA Annual Conference Ask-Me-Anything with NPX Attendify app/platform. Pre-recorded CPE links can be found at the On-demand CPE page. Join members of New Practi- tioner Experience (NPX) in an Ask-Me-Anything-style Q&A session. This is a great oppor- Thursday, April 15 Saturday, April 17 tunity to ask newly practicing 7:00 pm, Invitation Only, @PAC Assembly 8:00 am, @On-demand CPE pharmacists from around the PAC Assembly state in different practice sites Student Law Review about their transition from Donnie Sullivan, professor at student to pharmacist, and any OSU College of Pharmacy, Friday, April 16 advice they have for soon-to-be will provide a great review of pharmacists! 10:55 - 11:55 am, @ Live Schedule pharmacy law to help prepare 5 Keys to Improving Your Financial students for the State Board Fitness law exam. This review will be pre-recorded Improving your financial fitness and available on-demand until June 16. is a life-long journey. During It will benefit students who will be taking this session, facilitated by Tim their Board exam soon, as well as students Ulbrich, Co-Founder & CEO of currently in school. Your Financial Pharmacist, you will learn how to develop solid financial 4:30 pm, @ Live Schedule goals and a budget, analyze your student Innovative Pharmacy Business Plan NPX and Student Scavenger Hunt Competition loan repayment options, examine tax-fa- Join our virtual party to network and have In this annual competition, students have vored investment accounts, and more! fun with new practitioners student pharma- been invited to submit business plans (Live-only Student Activity - No CE credit) cists from around the state. detailing the loan request, mission state- 1:00 - 2:00 pm, @ Live Schedule ment, detailed description of the business, 6:00 pm, @Live Schedule Provider Status Best Practices marketing plan and financial reports for Student Launch Party Roundtable buying a pharmacy or developing innova- Join our virtual party to learn more about Learn more about Provider Status imple- tive pharmacy services. Three finalist teams student involvement with OPA. Student mentation in Ohio, since this will impact will present their plans to a panel of judges. trustees from each school will share ways your future practice. A virtual roundtable of Hear what the students envision for the to get involved in advocacy efforts and pharmacists participating in pilot programs future of pharmacy. around the state will share best practices more. You can make an impact. Zoom in for initiating and incorporating cognitive 11:15 am - 1:30 pm, and find out how! services into their workflow. They will @ Residency Expo |@ Exhibits include patient perceptions, policy and pro- Residency & Fellowship Expo | Exhibits & Sunday, April 18 cedural changes, and billing practices. Prize Poll • The Expo is your chance to meet resi- 3:00 - 4:00 pm, @ Live Schedule 9:45 am, @Live Schedule dents, fellows, and program directors from Legislative Update 2021 Student Trivia across the state. Come with questions and OPA Lobbyists Ernest Boyd, Join us for some friendly competition at a discover what their program can offer you. PharmD (Hon) CAE and Mi- fun game of pharmacy-related trivia! Test • Connect with vendors and colleagues chelle Fitzgibbon, will update yourself against other pharmacy students during Trade Show hours via private you on recent legislative and and compete for prizes. messaging and the exhibit chat feature. regulatory changes that impact All exhibits are open April 16 to June 16. 3:30 - 5:30 pm, @ Posters |@ Exhibits Boyd the practice of pharmacy. Answer the Prize Poll to be eligible for the Poster Session | Exhibits & Prize Poll Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Prize Drawings. • Our annual poster session will feature the research and innovative practices of faculty, pharmacy residents, and students Share your opinion. Complete from Ohio’s colleges of pharmacy, as well the Student Pharmacists as practitioners from around the state. Conference Evaluation by Fitzgibbon • Learn about products and services with accessing the Student Survey video promotions and resources to down- page in OPA Annual Confer- load. Search for prize codes to become ence Attendify app/platform. eligible for the Saturday prize drawing. 20 IT’S YOUR CAREER. You can’t afford to be wrong.

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Pharmacist 2021 CPE Reporting

Are you ready for continuing pharmacy education (CPE) reporting this year? As part of the new biennial (two- year) renewal cycle for pharmacist licenses in Ohio, all pharmacists are required to obtain a minimum of 4.0 CEUs (40 hours) every two years. Pharmacists will need LOCKING to report CPE credits prior to license renewal in 2021; CPE must be earned between September 16, 2019 and PRESCRIPTION VIALS September 15, 2021.

(LPV®) Specific requirements include: • Any format (live, home study) is acceptable; Over 700,000 Ohioans age • Minimum 2 hours medication errors/patient safety (identified as ACPE -05); 12 and above abuse • Minimum 2 hours jurisprudence or law (identified substances each year as ACPE -03) or Ohio Board of Pharmacy Approved Jurisprudence; • Only ACPE courses and CPE from approved in-state providers (law and provision of volunteer healthcare services) are accepted.

NOTE: Pharmacists whose first license was issued on or after May 1, 2019 have different reporting requirements. Visit https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Documents/Licens- ing/CE/General/Pharmacist%20CE%20Reporting%20Re- quirements.pdf for specific guidance based on licensure date.

Check your e-Profile on the CPE Monitor (https://nabp. pharmacy) to see your current CPE credits that qualify for reporting this year. OPA uploads CPE credits to the CPE Monitor at the end of each month. To view quizzes that have been graded and not yet uploaded to the CPE Monitor, log into the Members Only section of the OPA website (www.ohiopharmacists.org) and click on View Pending 2022 Ohio Dispensing CPE History. Pilot with Incremental Dispensing Fees for C2 Fills. OPA Recognizes Pharmacy Heroes: View the Pharmacy Heroes Showcase released April 16 at 12:30 pm. Enroll in our vial program prior to June 30th, 2021, and receive an early promotion offer and special pricing.

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23 claiming CPE

How to Access, Claim and Submit your OPA Annual Conference Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)

All livestreamed and on-demand CPE will be re- Conference, your date of birth and your NABP e-Profile leased April 16 to 18, and can be viewed in the Confer- ID number. LecturePanda will connect your profile to the ence mobile app (Attendify) or virtual platform. All CPE CPE Monitor. If an incorrect NABP e-Profile ID number activities will be available in the app or platform until or birthdate is entered, an error message will appear June 16, 2021. until the correction is made. Tap on the greenConfirm In- formation button on the bottom right-hand side of your Once you have viewed livestreamed or on-demand screen. Ensure that all of your information is correct. CPE activities within the OPA Conference app/virtual Slide the button to the right for Remember Me on This platform, you will use the OPA Conference companion Device to make sign-in automatic for the next program to platform, LecturePanda, to complete the post-activity be claimed during this event. quiz and speaker evaluation assigned to each session. All programs (livestream and on-demand) will include You will receive a confirmation message from post-activity quizzes and speaker evaluations. Once all LecturePanda after your first sign-in. This message will CPE videos have been viewed in full, and post-activity give you a link directly to LecturePanda. You will also quizzes and evaluations completed, you will use the receive reminder notifications from LecturePanda to LecturePanda platform to claim and submit credit. After complete your credits until you have submitted credit for your credits have been claimed and submitted, they your sessions or until June 16, 2021. Please adjust your will be automatically uploaded to the CPE Monitor by email settings to allow email from the lecturepanda. LecturePanda. (Please allow 24 hours for the system to com domain. Once your credits have been claimed, and process.) all of your quizzes, speaker evaluations, and conference evaluation have been completed, the Submit Credits You must register with OPA’s companion platform, button on the Evaluations page will turn green. Tap on LecturePanda, to claim your CPE. LecturePanda registra- the Submit Credits button to allow LecturePanda to up- tion will be available beginning April 16, 2021. Your link load your CPE credits to the CPE Monitor. (NOTE: If you to LecturePanda will be included in the OPA Conference plan to participate in more than one CPE activity, please Attendee Guide, which will be emailed prior to the start do not complete the conference evaluation and submit of the Conference. Click/tap on Pharmacist as your credits until you have completed all activities for the con- registration type. Complete the registration with your ference.) After the credits have been submitted, you will full name, the email address you used to register for the receive a message of completion.

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