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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Information Resources for the Pharmacist and the Role of Pharmacy Informatics
in Reducing Medication Errors
A knowledge-based activity.
LAGUARDIA MARRIOTT HOTEL
PURPOSE:
This seminar will review the different types of literature available to the practicing
pharmacist with emphasis on the role of the Internet as an information resource
and a review of select electronic drug information databases. The role of pharmacy
informatics in reducing medication errors will also discussed.
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to: 1. Review the
different types of literature available to the practicing pharmacist; 2. Describe the
step-wise approach of searching scientific literature; 3. Describe the role of the
Internet in answering drug information questions, criteria to consider when evaluating
a website, and select useful health-related websites; 4. Describe the features
of select electronic drug information resources and their utility for the practicing
pharmacist; 5. Describe the role of pharmacy informatics in reducing medication
errors..
Continuing Education Credits The College has assigned 5 hours (0.5
ACUs) for attendance and completion of the program evaluation at this seminar.
Statements of continuing pharmacy education credit will be mailed within six
weeks of the program.
ACPE Universal Activity No. 042-000-09-014-L05-P
Meets NYS Board C.E. requirement for Medication Error Prevention. This program
is available to Pharmacy Technicians.
ACPE Universal Activity No. 042-000-09-014-L05-T
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Program Agenda
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7:30 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
Joseph J. Bova, RPh
Director of Continuing Professional Education, Arnold & Marie
Schwartz
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program Moderator:
Joseph P. Nathan, MS, PharmD
Drug Information Specialist, International Drug Information Center
and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie
Schwartz
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Drug Information Resources and the Step-Wise Approach to
Searching the Literature
Joseph P. Nathan, MS, PharmD |
| 9:15 a.m. |
Health Information Resources on the Internet
Tina Zerilli, PharmD
Drug Information Specialist, International Drug Information Center
and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie
Schwartz
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Electronic Drug Information Resources
Sara Schilit, PharmD
Drug Information Specialist, International Drug Information Center
and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Arnold & Marie Schwartz
College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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| 12:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 12:30 a.m. |
Reducing Medication Errors: The Role of Computerized Physician
Order Entry, Robotic Dispensing, Bar-Code Medication
Administration, and E-Prescribing
Henry Cohen, MS, PharmD, FCCM, BCPP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Chief Pharmacotherapy Officer,
Director of Pharmacy Residency Programs, Departments of Pharmacy
and Medicine Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Conclusion |
Use this form to enroll in this program. Please fill out completely and mail to:
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; 75 DeKalb
Avenue, Room 207, Brooklyn, NY 11201-5497 or fax to 718-780-4055.
Name _________________________________S.S.#__________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
Phone (______)________________ Email Address ____________________________
( )Enclosed is my check for $125.00 - the November 22, 2009 CE program (checks
payable to AMS Pharmacy CE)
or
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Charge my credit Card for the November 22, 2009 program:
( ) MASTER CARD
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