In today’s landscape of direct-to-consumer advertising, pharmacists are a vital source of guidance for both healthcare providers and patients seeking information on newly FDA-approved medications. Staying up-to-date on the latest drug approvals is crucial for pharmacists to ensure accurate dispensing and to offer thorough education to patients and other providers. This episode highlights several medications approved by the FDA in the last 12 to 18 months, providing essential insights into their clinical use.

HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact

GUEST
Joe Strain, PharmD
Professor Pharmacy Practice
South Dakota State University

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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. List unique pharmacological properties for each medication recently approved by the FDA.
2. Recall common side effects, contraindications, known drug interactions, and/or warnings associated with each new medication.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-267-H01-P
Initial release date: 9/30/2024
Expiration date: 9/30/2025
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In an era where informed decisions are crucial to public health, understanding vaccine hesitancy has never been more critical.

Listen in to this week’s GC episode to learn actionable steps you can make today to break down vaccine hesitancy barriers and provide an accurate and data-driven approach to vaccine education in your community.

HOST
Jen Moulton, BSPharm
President
CEimpact

GUEST
Lacy Epperson, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services
Mitchell's Drug Stores

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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Analyze the underlying factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and their effects on public health.
2. Discuss effective communication and outreach strategies to increase vaccination rates within a pharmacys community.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-262-H06-P
Initial release date: 9/23/2024
Expiration date: 9/23/2025
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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), 50–70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and one in three adults don't get enough uninterrupted sleep to maintain their health.

Listen in to this week’s GC episode to learn the physiology of sleep, why we need sleep, and what our role is in educating patients on sleep hygiene sleep disorders, and OTC vs. Non-OTC options.

HOST
Jen Moulton, BSPharm
President
CEimpact

GUEST
Ezequiel Medina, PharmD
Sleep Coach and Pharmacist
Live Love Sleep

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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify common sleep disorders and their impact on patient health and outcomes.
2. Explain strategies for managing sleep disorders through pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in pharmacy practice.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-263-H01-P
Initial release date: 9/16/2024
Expiration date: 9/16/2025
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A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community they serve. CHWs act as a bridge between health and social services and the community, helping to improve health outcomes and access to care.

Our goal during this episode is to discuss why training pharmacy technicians to step into the role of a Community Health Worker has been imperative to meeting the health equity demands in local communities.

Jen Moulton, BSPharm
President
CEimpact

Meredith Ayers, CPhT-Adv, CHW
Development Specialist
Bremo Pharmacy

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Evaluate the role and impact of pharmacy-placed Community Health Workers (CHWs) on patient outcomes and community health.
2. Describe a plan to integrate CHWs into pharmacy practice by cross-training pharmacy technicians.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-260-H04-P
Initial release date: 9/9/2024
Expiration date: 9/9/2025
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Drug resistance to antibiotics continues to escalate. This week we do a deep dive into the Infectious Disease Society of America's (IDSA) brand new guidance on the treatment of antimicrobial resistant gram-negative infections.

The GameChanger
The new IDSA guidelines provide critical, evidence-based recommendations for managing drug-resistant gram-negative infections. The guidance offers health care providers clear strategies to improve outcomes and reduce the emergence of resistance.


Guests
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Amanda Bushman, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, BCIDP, FIDSA
Infectious Disease Pharmacist
UnityPoint Health

Tony Mannum, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Disease Resident
UnityPoint Health
Reference

IDSA Guidelines for treating resistant gram negative organisms

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify effective strategies for treating urinary tract and systemic infections caused by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms.
2. Discuss appropriate therapeutic agents for infections caused by AmpC beta-lactamase-producing bacteria, ensuring choices minimize the risk of resistance development during treatment.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-251-H01-P
Initial release date: 09/02/2024
Expiration date: 09/02/2025
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The Society of Critical Care Medicine just released their first set of updated stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) guidelines since 1999 that include groundbreaking changes. We also discuss evidence on proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use for SUP that impacts ICU practice.

The GameChanger
New guidelines for use of PPIs for stress ulcer prophylaxis will have a significant impact on ICU practice.

Guest
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Matthew Trump, DO, FACP, FCCP
Pulmonologist
The Iowa Clinic

Reference
Guidelines
Paper

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the new Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) guidelines from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), including identifying patients at risk.
2. Discuss the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) and Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RA) for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP).

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-247-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/26/2024
Expiration date: 08/26/2025
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Stigmatizing language may be part of our daily interactions with patients without even realizing it. It can appear in charts, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, ability, or socioeconomic status, but it has been found to occur more frequently for groups who are traditionally marginalized. How often do you reflect on the language you use with patients and how it might be interpreted by them, depending on their unique circumstances? And what are we doing as preceptors to help our residents and students understand the importance of language in their patient interactions? Listen in to learn more.

Host
Kathy Schott, PhD
Vice President, Education & Operations
CEimpact

Guest
Kashelle Lockman, PharmD, MA
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Iowa

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:
1. List examples of stigmatizing language and its impact on pharmacist-patient interactions
2. Describe strategies preceptors can use to foster the use of non-stigmatizing language by students and residents

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-250-H99-P
Initial release date: 8/21/2024
Expiration date: 8/21/2027
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The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

This program has been:
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.

Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.

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Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it's onset.

The GameChanger
Several studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine.

Guest
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Reference
The recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe dementia's epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.
2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-246-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/19/2024
Expiration date: 08/19/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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