A Three-Hour Seminar for Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians and Nurses
Thursday, November 4, 2021
5:30pm to 9:00pm (ET)
Cost:
- No out-of-pocket cost for eligible 1199SEIU members
- All other participants: $75
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 12:00 pm (EDT).
Program Moderator:
Michael Liu, PharmD, BCCCP, BCNSP, BCPS
Assistant Dean of Clinical and Professional Affairs; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY.
Program and Learning Objectives
5:30 pm — Login
5:50 pm — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
6:00 pm — Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders: An Overview
Presenter:
Jenna Bloemer, PharmD, PhD
Descriptive Summary:
Substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness commonly co-occur, and it is estimated that almost half of individuals with an SUD will develop a mental illness in their lifetime. This presentation will review recent data on the prevalence, risk factors, outcomes and challenges associated with the management of comorbid SUDs and mental illness.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders;
- Identify the etiological theories for the development of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders;
- Describe outcomes associated with the dual diagnosis of mental and substance use disorders; and
- Recognize challenges and barriers to care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
7:00 pm — Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders
Presenter:
Emily Yae-Ji Kim, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP
Descriptive Summary:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on mental health and substance abuse disorders. This presentation will describe the effects of this development, as well as treatment options for mental health and substance abuse disorders, with a focus on alcohol and opioid disorders. Suggestions of opioid alternatives for the treatment of pain to prevent overuse of opioids will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance abuse;
- Identify the management of mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Review treatment options for substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and opioids; and
- Describe opioid alternatives for the treatment of pain.
8:00 pm — Medication Errors in Mental Healthcare Recipients
Presenter:
Shoshana Steinmetz, BA, PharmD
Talia Wall, PharmD
Descriptive Summary:
As the incidence of mental health disorders increases, the use of medications to treat these conditions is also on the rise. This presentation will focus on how these drugs cause a number of adverse effects and contribute to clinically significant drug interactions, specifically with other psychotropic medications, anticoagulants and antibiotics, and how to identify these effects and interactions to ensure patients receive appropriate care and drug therapy. Which patients are at highest risk for experiencing these effects, and how to manage them when they do occur, will be reviewed. Proper patient education on the nature of these reactions and the importance of adherence to therapeutic regimens, which can provide patients with the tools they need to establish and maintain a successful treatment plan, will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify common and severe adverse effects of medications often prescribed to mental health recipients;
- List potential adverse effects that may result from significant drug interactions with psychotropic medications;
- Recognize patients who are at high risk for experiencing an adverse effect from psychotropic medications;
- Describe effective management for specific adverse effects; and
- Discuss patient and caregiver counseling on adherence and recognition of adverse effects.
9:00 pm — Participants submit online evaluations
Accreditation
LPNs/RNs/Nurse Practitioners:
This course is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for three (3) continuing education credits.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
The New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- This course, 0134-0000-21-164-L05-P; 0134-0000-21-164-L05-T, is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours).
Statements of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit are available to participants upon the conclusion of the program through survey links. Participants have 45 days from date of program to claim credits and must verify attendance at the meeting by entering the program CE code.
All Other Healthcare Professionals:
Will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.
Presenters:
Jenna Bloemer, PharmD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY.
Emily Yae-Ji Kim, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP
Assistant Professor of Ambulatory Care, Pharmacy Practice Department, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY; Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, STAR Program, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Shoshana Steinmetz, BA, PharmD
Drug Information Fellow, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY.
Talia Wall, PharmD
Academic Fellow, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY.
Eligibility for 1199SEIU Members
Training and Employment Fund Members
To be eligible to attend this seminar at no cost, 1199SEIU members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year and work at least three-fifths of a regular workweek and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund or the 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund.
City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund Members
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Clinical Laboratory Practitioners and LPNs are all eligible. You must have worked with New York Health + Hospitals or a mayoral agency for at least one year.
For Further Information
Email: [email protected]
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrants canceling must do so at least 48 hours before the program date to avoid a penalty. To cancel, contact the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) by fax (212) 643-8795, telephone (212) 894-4390 or e-mail [email protected]. TUF reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified and given the option of a refund, or to attend the rescheduled program or an alternate program.