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ForwardUPMC_OPIC_ OPIOID ADDICTION, PATIENT SAFETY, AND IMMUNIZATION_UPDATES -Immunization Updates Jan 24, 2024
The current problems in practice that we would like to address pertain to a knowledge gap in the most up to date, clinically efficacious, and well supported guidelines for immunizations. Through proper education on this topic, we can better understand the benefits and risks associated with vaccinations which will ultimately contribute to better patient care.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Objectives
1.) To ensure the safe use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics by distinguishing between currently available agents and formulations and highlighting common medication errors associated with their use.
2.) Review results of July 2023 ISMP/ECRI survey on Drug, Supply, and Equipment Shortages
3.) Discuss actions to prevent shortages while assessing the impact of shortages on patient outcomes, errors, and organizational resources
4.) Discuss UPMC actions to promote medication safety regarding methotrexate use
5.) Compare patient safety event reporting trends in 2022 to prior years
Additional Information
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The current problems in practice that we would like to address pertain to a knowledge gap in the most up to date, clinically efficacious, and well supported guidelines for immunizations. Through proper education on this topic, we can better understand the benefits and risks associated with vaccinations which will ultimately contribute to better patient care.
Jelena Lakic, PharmD
Marissa Parisi, PharmD
Mick Harrison, PharmD
Yingsi Fang, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 1.00 Attendance