These CPE sessions will be presented live on Zoom. They will be recorded and made available on-demand after the conference as well for those not able to attend live.  

8:00AM-9:00AM - 2023 LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY UPDATE  

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA 

Description: This presentation will review the applicable pharmacy related legislation and regulations that passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.  

Learning Objectives:  

1. List the AzPA bills that passed during the 2023 Legislative Session 
2. Discuss the impact of the new bills on pharmacy practice  
3. Identify opportunities to get more involved in AzPA’s advocacy efforts   

Level: General Interest | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Law | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-157-L03-P/T 

9:05AM-10:05AM - IMMUNIZATIONS IN THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENT POPULATION 

Holly Van Lew, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Ashley Krumenacker, PharmD, BCPS, MPH

Description: Immunocompromise is complex and is caused by medications and disease states. It can affect individuals' susceptibility to vaccine preventable diseases, so individuals with immunocompromise need additional vaccines to offer protection. However, immunocompromise can also limit efficacy of vaccines or be a contraindication to vaccines. Many vaccinators get overwhelmed and confused by the complex vaccine recommendations. This session is intended to provide added clarity for defining immunocompromise and identifying indications and contraindications for vaccination in the immunocompromised population.

Learning Objectives:   

1. Describe the effects of immunocompromise on recommended vaccine schedules, including indications and contraindications that should be considered in immunocompromised populations. 
2. Identify common immunocompromising conditions that may affect indications, timing, or efficacy of vaccines. 
3. Identify common immunocompromising medications that may affect indications, timing, or efficacy of vaccines.. 

Level: Intermediate | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Immunizations | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-158-L06-P/T 

10:10AM-11:10AM – HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BLUEPRINT ON OPIOD USE 

Melinda (Mindy) Burnworth, PharmD, FASHP, FAzPA, BCPS    

Description: Explain the basics of opioid use disorder (OUD), including definition, practice guidelines, risk mitigation strategies, tapering of opioids, aberrant behavior, and naloxone rescue 

Learning Objectives:   

1. Identify risk markers related to opioid use disorder (OUD).  
2. Identify aberrant behavior related to opioid use disorder (OUD).  
3. Select the most appropriate risk mitigation strategies to prevent opioid overdose.  
4. Select the most appropriate risk mitigation strategies to minimize opioid use disorder. 

Level: General Interest | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Pain Management/Opioids | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-159-L08-P/T 

11:15AM-12:15PM - UPDATES FROM THE NEW 2023 BEERS CRITERIA 

Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA; Andrea Callas, PharmD 

Description: Discover the latest medication updates from the American Geriatrics Society 2023 Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults published in May 2023. Learn about the specific medications, drug classes, and therapeutic interventions that have been added or removed from the criteria while gaining insight into the evolution of the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria and understand the significance of its updates over the years, all aimed at improving medication safety for older adults. Acquire knowledge to optimize therapeutic outcomes for this vulnerable population, enhancing medication management and patient care. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Describe the evolution of the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. 
2. List the new cardiology-focused recommendations in the American Geriatrics Society 2023 Updated Beers Criteria. 
3. Identify the key updates in the American Geriatrics Society 2023 Updated Beers Criteria. 

Level: General Interest | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Geriatrics | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-160-L01-P/T

12:15PM – 12:30PM – NON-ACCREDITED EDUCATION SESSION

12:30PM-1:00PM – BREAK 

1:00PM-2:00PM -NAVIGATING IMMUNIZATION UPDATES: UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS 

Tho Pham, PharmD, BCIDP; Vanthida Huang, PharmD, BSPHM, FCCP 

Description: This program will discuss immunization updates on in adult/pediatric population such as immunization/vaccine schedule, new bivalent mRNA COVID-19, and adult RSV vaccines. The purpose of this education session is to foster a deeper understanding of the significance of immunization updates within the context of public health and antimicrobial stewardship.

Learning Objectives (Pharmacists):   

1. Discuss updates on the 2023 adult Immunization schedule. 
2. Review the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for patients aged 60 years and older. 
3. Discuss clinical guidance for the RSV vaccine in patients aged 60 years and older. 
4. Discuss clinical guidance updates for the adult COVID-19 immunization recommendations. 

Learning Objectives (Technicians):   

1. Discuss updates on the 2023 adult Immunization schedule.
2. Review the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for patients aged 60 years and older.
3. Review updates for the adult COVID-19 immunization recommendations.

Level: Intermediate | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Immunizations | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-161-L06-P/T

2:05PM-3:05PM - MEDICATION ERROR: I DIDN’T DO THAT! 

Eman Kirolos, PharmD, MBA 

Description: This presentation will discuss models of error causation, types of human errors, factors that impact the practitioner’s cognitive function and process coordination, and the role of Human Factors approach and Just Culture in medication safety. It was found that 25% of medication errors are preventable. The goal is to prevent medication errors. 

Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Technicians): 

1. Describe organizational risk models.  
2. Review Reason’s model of error causation.  
3. Identify the role of Just Culture in medication safety. 
4. List common examples of medication errors. 
5. Discuss Human Factors approach to error prevention.  
6. Recognize the role of practitioner’s well-being. 

Level: General Interest | Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Patient Safety | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-162-L05-P/T 

3:10PM-4:10PM - PREVENTING NARCOTIC DIVERSION A HEALTH SYSTEM APPROACH 

Alexa Myers, PharmD 

Description: This presentation aims to take a deeper look at possible routes of narcotic diversion, specifically in a hospital setting, while also highlighting the potential for downstream consequences. It will also briefly review current federal and state practices regarding controlled substances. 

Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Technicians): 

1. Discuss the impact of the opioid epidemic on the healthcare system. 
2. Discuss federal law regarding controlled substances in an acute care setting. 
3. Identify common medications involved in diversion. 
4. Identify common methods involved in diversion. 
5. Explain the consequences that may result from diversion. 

 Level: Intermediate| Audience: Pharmacists & Technicians | Topic: Opioid | Activity Type: Knowledge-Based | CPE Hours: 1.0 | ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-163-L08-P/T