Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Georgia Society of Health-System

Pharmacists

Our mission is to help our members become better practitioners.

GSHP 2024 Fall Meeting

October 25-27

Brasstown Valley Resort

Young Harris, GA

GSHP Fall Meeting Agenda
Program Key
General Session
Management Forum

Special Events

Date and Time	Credit Hrs.	Topic	Speaker
Thursday, October 24, 2024
3:00pm-5:00pm		GSHP Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session
5:00pm-6:00pm		GSHP Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, October 25, 2024
7:00am-7:45am		Registration and Breakfast
7:45-8:45am	1	The Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacy's Secret Weapon! Objectives: 1. Define the Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Georgia 2. Review Educational Requirements and the Need for Formal Education for Pharmacy Technicians in Georgia 3. Discuss the Pharmacy Technician Shortage in Georgia Explain Certification, Licensing, and Career Advancement Opportunities	Jameda Davis, EdD, MPH, BS, CPhT Faculty Trainer Augusta Technical College Regina Edmonds, EDD, MBA, BCPA, CPhT, SHRM-CP Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Wellstar MCG Health
8:45-9:45am	1	Managing Infusion & Hypersensitivity Reactions 1. Identify common risk factors for infusion-related reactions 2. Review select chemotherapy and biotherapies associated with immune-related reactions 3. List the medications used to treat infusion-related reactions 4. Apply a symptom-driven protocol for the management of infusion-related reactions	Julianna Cebollero, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Hematology/Oncology Grady Health System
9:45am-10:00am		Break
10:00-11:00 am	1	Critical Care Guideline Update Objectives: Recognize key recommendations in recently updated guidelines regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis, corticosteroid use in sepsis, ARDS, and CAP, glycemic control, and treatment of antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative infections that apply to critically ill patients Apply updated recommendations to real-world patient scenarios in a critical care setting Discuss strategies for overcoming common barriers to implementing the new guidelines and optimizing their impact on patient care	Kelsea Mabie, PharmD PGY2 Critical Care Resident Wellstar MCG Health
11:00am-1:00 pm		Lunch and Exhibits
1:00-2:00 pm	1	Guideline Update I Hypoglycemic emergencies Steroid tapering UTI updates OTC oral contraceptives	Kimberly Barefield, BCPS, CDCES, MPH, PharmD Pam Ku, Pharm.D., BCPS Davey Legendre, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCIDP, FASHP Rebecca H. Stone, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP
2:00-2:15pm		Break
2:15-3:15 pm	1	Beyond Burnout: A Positive Vision for Sustainable Wellness Objectives Define burnout Recognize the benefit of focusing on wellness rather than burnout Identify evidence-based strategies for improving success and wellness in pharmacists and other pharmacy employees	John Carr, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care Director, PGY-2 Critical Care St. Joseph's/Candler Amanda Winslow, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Manager – St. Joseph’s/Candler ASHP Well-Being Ambassador
3:15-4:15pm	1	New Drug Update 2024: A Formulary Approach Compare and contract newly approved drugs with older agents regarding their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, safety, dosage and cost. Descrtibe the “formulary approach” when evaluating new drugs. Apply the "formulary approach" as if in the role of a Georgia Department of Community Health Drug Utilization Review Board or Formulary Committee Member.	J. Russell May, Pharm.D., FASHP Clinical Professor UGA College of Pharmacy
4:15- 6:30pm		RECEPTION/EXHIBITS
Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:30-8:00 am		REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST
8:00-9:00 am	1	Reversal Rivals are a Headache: 4 Factor Prothrombin complex Concentrate (4F-PCC) vs. Andexanet Alfa for Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Reversal in the Treatment of Intracranial Hemorrhage (DEBATE) Objectives: Review the pathophysiology of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and the mechanism of action for 4F-PCC and andexanet alfa in reversing DOAC-induced ICH Evaluate relevant literature discussing 4F-PCC and andexanet alfa for DOAC-induced ICH Compare and contrast clinical outcomes between 4F-PCC and andexanet alfa for patients with DOAC-induced ICH	Morgan Daniel, PharmD PGY2 Neurology Pharmacy Resident Grady Health System Kelly Bodine, PharmD PGY2 Emergency Medicine Resident Grady Health System
9:00-10:30 am		Break and Exhibits
10:30-11:30am	1	Atrial Fibrillation: Incorporating New Guidelines into Practice Objectives: Identify key pillars of atrial fibrillation management Summarize risk factors for atrial fibrillation and risk reduction strategies Evaluate an anticoagulation regimen for patients with atrial fibrillation based on stroke risk and patient specific factors Compare rate versus rhythm control strategies for managing symptoms in atrial fibrillation.	Jeff Langford, PharmD, BCPS-AQ Cardiology Assistant Editor – TRC Healthcare
11:30-1:00pm		Lunch
1:00-2:00pm	1	GSHP Clinical Skills Competition Apply principles of Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to a clinical case. Develop a prioritized patient-specific problem list Formulate an evidence-based pharmacotherapy plan to achieve desired outcomes Describe rationale behind therapeutic recommendations	Andrew Darley, PharmD, M.Ed., BCPS Director of Professional Education UGA College of Pharmacy
2:00-3:00pm	1	Georgia Legislative Updates Objectives: 1. Identify the key steps in the legislative process and how they influence policy outcomes. 2. Define the roles of various stakeholders in shaping and advancing legislation. 3. Outline upcoming legislative priorities and their potential effects on future strategies. 4. Prepare to engage effectively in advocacy and policy discussions related to our initiatives.	Michael J. Cooley, PharmD Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
3:00-4:00pm	1	Planning for Your Retirement – An Emphasis on Non-Financial Factors Objectives: Describe your life planning progress at different professional and personal stages of life Evaluate your financial and non-financial retirement preparation and planning accomplishments at various points in your career Outline how to formulate a career exit plan and a transition strategy towards your retirement	Michael Mustard, BS Pharm
7:00-10:00pm		Dinner and SEC Football Watch Party
Sunday, October 27, 2024
7:30-8:00 am		REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST
8:00-9:00am	1	Multigenerational Workforce Objectives: Review generational work motivators and misperceptions Compare and contrast generation Z's work place values Employ effective conflict resolution techniques Leverage generational strengths to promote productivity and collaboration	Lucy Crosby, PharmD, BCPS PGY1 Pharmacy Resident Program Director Manager – Medication Policy & Compliance Wellstar MCG Health Sarah Gattis, PharmD, BCTXP Clinical Manager Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
9:00-10:00am	1	Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Enhancing Evidence-Based Decision Making Objectives: Review the development process for large-language models (LLMs) and current medical application Outline the utility of LLMs for medical evidence summarization and synthesis based on recent data Identify limitations of LLMs when used for medical-evidence generation Using a pharmacist-facing medication information AI platform, describe methods to improve the quality, accuracy, and relevance of LLM performance when used as a tool to gather and evaluate medical literature	Moderator: Collin Lee, PharmD, BPCS Ashish Advani, PharmD CEO, InpharmD Sarah White, PharmD , BCPS Drug Policy & Formulary Manager Emory Healthcare
10:00-11:00am	1	Implicit Bias & Cultivating Diversity in Pharmacy Objectives: Define implicit bias and explain its impact on decision-making in diverse pharmacy settings. Evaluate strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion within pharmacy organizations to determine their effectiveness. Differentiate between various types of biases using real-world scenarios to enhance understanding and awareness. Implement practical strategies to effectively reduce implicit bias in pharmacy organizations, fostering a more inclusive workplace.	Mackenzi Meier, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice South University
11:00-12:00pm	1	Tackling Gram Negative Resistance From A Formulary Perspective Objectives: Describe resistance mechanisms associated with gram negative organisms Identify guideline recommendations for treatment of resistant gram negative organisms Recognize formulary considerations among agents used for resistant gram negative organisms Develop a formulary for resistant gram negative organisms based on sample antibiogram	Shreena Advani, PharmD, BCIDP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Infectious Disease Grady Health System

Hotel Information

GSHP Room Rate is $185 per night.

Hotel reservation link is provided in your registration confirmation email.

Note: If you have to cancel-DON'T cancel your room directly with the hotel. See below

Fall meeting cancellation policy

A full refund will be granted for email refund requests received by September 10 AND you notify the GSHP office to cancel your hotel room with Brasstown Resort (ie-you do not cancel your room directly). This give us the opportunity to allow another GSHP member to use your room reservation. If you notify us by September 1 but you have already cancelled your room reservation directly with the hotel, there will be a $75 fee for your cancellation.

From September 10 to October 1, a $75 administrative fee will be deducted from the registration fee provided you notify the GSHP office to cancel your hotel room with Brasstown Resort (ie-you do not cancel your room directly). This give us the opportunity to allow another GSHP member to use your room reservation. If you notify us between September 10 and October 1 to cancel your registration, but you have already cancelled your room reservation directly with the hotel, there will be a $100 fee for your cancellation.

After October 1, there will be NO refunds for cancellations.

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GSHP is a state affiliate of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists