Kentucky Society of Health System Pharmacists Track
Monday, May 19
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
President’s Welcome
Rachel Swope, PharmD, BCCCP
KSHP President
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
(1.0 Contact Hour)
Pivoting with Health Plans to Elevate Oncology Pharmacy Care
Philip Schweiterman, PharmD, MHA
Senior Director of Oncology, IDS and Gene Therapy
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists:
- Review oncology drug cost trends and the impact on oncology practices
- Discuss how health plan strategies can impact clinical, operational, and financial oncology service lines
- Identify how to leverage specialty and infusion pharmacy to optimize patient care
9:20 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
(1.0 Contact Hour)
Till the Bugs Give Out We Can’t Shut Our Mouths: Opportunity for Increased Pharmacy Involvement in Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT)
Ashley Logan, PharmD, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Ryan Mynatt, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
- Identify common clinically relevant disease states in which complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy (COpAT) is prescribed
- Choose an appropriate monitoring strategy for a patient being treated with COpAT for an invasive infectious disease
- Describe pragmatic strategies to design, implement, and evaluate potential monitoring strategies for COpAT in the outpatient setting
10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Exhibits and Networking
10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(0.5 Contact Hour)
Toxic Conundrums: A Review of Unique Toxicologic Encounters within Kentucky Health-Systems
Jordan Woolum, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist & Clinical Toxicologist
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Jay Adams, PharmD, DABAT
Clinical Operations Manager & Clinical Toxicologist
Kentucky Poison Control Center & Norton Children’s Hospital
Pharmacists:
- Review the many roles poison control centers occupy to help serve their communities
- Identify myths associated with the management of select toxicological encounters
- Describe new recreational substances, their clinical effects, and treatments
11:25 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
(0.5 Contact Hour)
Confronting Scarcity: Management of Toxicities Amid Drug Shortages
Erin Bowe, PharmD, BCEMP
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Jordan Woolum, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
& Clinical Toxicologist
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists:
- Identify causes of drug shortages and the impact on patient care
- Describe select toxicities encountered in the health-system affected by drug shortages and discuss various approaches to their management
- Explore drug shortage mitigation strategies and downstream impacts
11:55 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon, Exhibits and Networking
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(1.0 Contact Hour)
Clinical Pearls
From Sores to Serious: The Hidden Dangers in Syphilis
Madison Winstead, PharmD
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists:
- Identify clinical presentation and methods for laboratory diagnosis of syphilis
- Describe treatment strategies in light of special populations and drug shortages
Here’s the Buzz: Management of Moderate to Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome with Phenobarbital
Madilyn Harris, PharmD, BCEMP
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists:
- Identify management strategies of alcohol withdrawal syndrome with a special focus on phenobarbital
- Illustrate opportunities to use phenobarbital for management of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal
Interventions to Improve Safety by Optimization of Oral Contrast Dispensing at a Large Academic Medical Center
Kecia Missos, PharmD, MSPH
Pharmacist Program Coordinator – Medication-Use
Safety & Quality, Adult Services
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists:
- Identify a workflow at high risk of human error
- Discuss human behavior and risk reduction strategies
- Describe error prevention strategies in unique healthcare settings
2:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
(0.5 Contact Hour)
Improving Employee Engagement within a Pharmacy Department
Emily Steltenpohl, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA
System Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services
University of Louisville Health
Pharmacists:
- Describe how employee engagement impacts overall pharmacy department culture
- Identify strategies to improve employee engagement for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
2:35 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Poster Session, Exhibits, and Networking
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
(0.5 Contact Hour)
The Evolving Role of a Pharmacy Technician: Expanding Career Opportunities and Making an Impact Nationwide
Kelly Leal, CPhT-Adv
University of Louisville Health, CF Clinic
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
- Identify key areas where pharmacy technicians can enhance efficiency and patient care in various settings
- Outline strategies to advance technician roles and careers
3:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
(0.5 Contact Hour)
From the Classroom to Career: A Model for Pharmacy Technician Training Success
Curtis Hudson, BA, CPhT
Pharmacy Technician Education Coordinator
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
- Discover how to create a replicable training model that balances academic, rigor, practical experience, and community engagement to meet healthcare workforce needs
- Learn how ASHP/ACPE accreditation provides a structured framework that ensures program rigor, quality, and consistency, setting the stage for excellence in pharmacy technician training
- Gain strategies to incorporate professional development opportunities, foster upward mobility into advanced roles, and implement retention-focused initiatives that support long-term employee satisfaction and success
4:20 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
(0.75 Contact Hour)
Beyond the Traditional: New Practitioners Share their Professional Journeys
Moderators:
Nicole Miracle, PharmD, MPH, CSP
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Lauren Yeager, PharmD, BCOP
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Panelists: To be announced
Pharmacists:
- Identify and explore various career paths available to new practitioners in pharmacy, including opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles
- Discuss the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in emerging pharmacy roles and develop a personalized strategy for career growth in the field
- Apply insights from new practitioners’ experiences to assess how diverse pharmacy roles can contribute to professional development and fulfillment
5:30 p.m.
KSHP Board Meeting
Continuing Education Credits
6.25
CONTACT HOURS
Pharmacists
1.5
CONTACT HOURS
Technicians
This meeting features the ability to earn 6.25 contact hours of education for Pharmacists and 1.50 contact hours for Technicians.
KSHP is pleased to partner with the Georgia Society of
Health-System Pharmacists to provide the official accreditation for the Spring Meeting.
Disclaimer
The Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine.
The content of the presentation is provided solely by presenter(s) who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.
Faculty Disclosure
All planners, speakers, authors, reviewers and staff members disclose they have nothing to disclose.
Continuing Pharmacy Education
The Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates these live activities for a total of CEUs.
Successful Completion
For successful completion of this continuing education program, participants must sign appropriate attendance roster, be present for the duration of the program, and complete and return the online evaluation within the designated period. ACPE credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor following the activity date, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. CE instructions will be provided after each session at the event.
