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Discover the benefits of implementing a long-acting injectable (LAI) service at your pharmacy practice site and the impact this service can have on patient care and outcomes. Listen to this week’s episode and learn how to elevate your pharmacy services! HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTLindsay McCoy, PharmD, BCPPPharmacy ManagerVillage Drug Shop at Advantage Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Analyze the benefits and challenges of implementing a long-acting injectable (LAI) service in a pharmacy practice site.2. Discuss how an LAI service can improve patient care, increase financial sustainability, and optimize patient outcomes.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-261-H01-PInitial release date: 10/14/2024Expiration date: 10/14/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Take your pharmacy practice to the next level with our comprehensive course on the administration of long-acting injectables:Pharmacy-Based Administration of Long-Acting Injectables: A Sharp Idea3 hours  |  On DemandExplore a cutting edge clinical service opportunity with this collection of courses specifically designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management and administration of long-acting injectable medications (LAIs). Course content explores diverse drug profiles, advanced administration techniques, and the strategic implementation of LAI-related services to support the needs of your patients and communities.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

Stay updated on ADHD care by reviewing new treatment options and navigating the dangers of medication shortages. With patients at risk from counterfeit drugs and overdose as a result of current shortages, now is the time to arm yourself with the knowledge to advocate for and protect your patients. Don't wait—this course is essential for ensuring the safe, effective management of your patients with ADHD.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTJena Quinn, PharmDCEOPerfecting PedsPharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Recognize the impact of ADHD medication shortages on patient safety, including the risks associated with counterfeit medications.2. Discuss emerging ADHD treatment options and their potential applications in clinical practice.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-269-H01-PInitial release date: 10/7/2024Expiration date: 10/7/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTJoe Strain, PharmDProfessor Pharmacy PracticeSouth Dakota State University Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-267-H01-P Initial release date: 9/30/2024Expiration date: 9/30/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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.HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTLacy Epperson, PharmDDirector of Pharmacy Clinical ServicesMitchell's Drug Stores Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-262-H06-PInitial release date: 9/23/2024Expiration date: 9/23/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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. HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTEzequiel Medina, PharmDSleep Coach and PharmacistLive Love SleepPharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-263-H01-PInitial release date: 9/16/2024Expiration date: 9/16/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactMeredith Ayers, CPhT-Adv, CHWDevelopment SpecialistBremo Pharmacy Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-260-H04-PInitial release date: 9/9/2024Expiration date: 9/9/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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 GameChangerThe 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, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthAmanda Bushman, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, BCIDP, FIDSAInfectious Disease PharmacistUnityPoint HealthTony Mannum, PharmDPGY2 Infectious Disease ResidentUnityPoint HealthReferenceIDSA Guidelines for treating resistant gram negative organisms Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN:  0107-0000-24-251-H01-PInitial release date: 09/02/2024Expiration date: 09/02/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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 GameChangerNew guidelines for use of PPIs for stress ulcer prophylaxis will have a significant impact on ICU practice. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthMatthew Trump, DO, FACP, FCCPPulmonologistThe Iowa Clinic ReferenceGuidelinesPaper Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-247-H01-PInitial release date: 08/26/2024Expiration date: 08/26/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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.HostKathy Schott, PhDVice President, Education & OperationsCEimpactGuestKashelle Lockman, PharmD, MAClinical Associate ProfessorUniversity of IowaGet CE: CLICK HERE TO CPE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE!CPE Information Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:1. List examples of stigmatizing language and its impact on pharmacist-patient interactions2. Describe strategies preceptors can use to foster the use of non-stigmatizing language by students and residents0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-250-H99-PInitial release date: 8/21/2024Expiration date: 8/21/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.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.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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 GameChangerSeveral studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceThe recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-246-H01-PInitial release date: 08/19/2024Expiration date: 08/19/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram