UPMC_OPIC_ OPIOID ADDICTION, PATIENT SAFETY, AND IMMUNIZATION_UPDATES -Immunization Updates Oct 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

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

Learning Objectives

-Educate the audience on current vaccination guidelines for COVID, Influenza, and RSV

-Differentiate guideline recommendations between specific patient populations based on factors such as age, sex, immune status, pregnancy status, and previously received vaccinations

-Understand the risks associated with electing not to vaccinate -Understand the risks associated with electing to vaccinate

-Apply gained knowledge to clinical practice in an effort to improve treatment for patients

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The 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
Course opens: 
10/25/2023
Course expires: 
11/25/2023
Event starts: 
10/25/2023 - 12:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/25/2023 - 5:00pm EDT
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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.

UPMC Teams meeting
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Madison Abbs,  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 Pharmacy
    The 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
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