Beyond the Sig: Prescription for Transformative Pharmacy Care

Please join us as we welcome PPA members both students and practitioners to the podcast to speak on their experience at the annual Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Conference in October 2022. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD Rachel DiPaolantonio, PharmD

On today's episode, we welcome Ryan Ray, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for Wellpower. As a staff pharmacist, Dr. Ray's responsibility is to collaborate with other mental health staff providers to help his patients manage their diabetes and help understand the long term complications of poor diabetes control. In addition to his staff pharmacy role, he is also integrated into diabetes care and education into WellPower's integrated Primary Care Unit. Dr. Ray is focused on addressing health inequities he has identified over his years of experience with the SMI population. This work includes creating a new curriculum to teach DSMES to the SMI population and using and advocating for advanced technology to be incorporated into his practice and diabetes practice as a whole. Join us as we discuss the successes and challenges with the SMI population and how to overcome some barriers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us today as we talk all things continuous glucose monitoring with a diabetes care and education specialist, Dr. Diana Isaacs. Learn more about the barriers and challenges associated with using CGM for your patients and strategies to overcome these challenges. In addition, Dr. Diana Isaacs walks us through the newest technologies and innovations in the diabetes management space as diabetes care has transformed drastically in the last decade.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristen Archibald who is the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Clinical Services for West Towne Pharmacy and Princeton Drug in Johnson City, TN and is also co-owner of Chinook Pharmacy in Lafayette, CO. Dr. Archibald is passionate about community service, disease state education, and patient advocacy, which are perfectly blended in her current role. In today's episode, we learn about the unique challenges and rewards of leading DSMES classes for underserved populations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we welcome Dr. Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, an associate director of experiential education and professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Cornell provides insight into ADCES, its benefits, and obtaining credentials as a practicing pharmacist interested in diabetes care. Pharmacists are only a small portion of diabetes educators and obtaining credentialing can provide more opportunities. Listen in to learn about ways you can get involved from an esteemed pharmacist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Megan Bookser who is an ambulatory care pharmacist in Washington, PA. Dr. Bookser is the Program Manager of Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at PPCP, an independent primary care practice group. She is the Program Coordinator for PPCP's DSMES service and along with a collaborating dietitian, leads virtual classes every other month. Today we hear about the differences and similarities between starting a DSMES service in the ambulatory care setting verses the community setting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr. Danielle Kieck, an Assistant Professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Dr. Kieck's current practice site is Cook's Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy in Kingston Pennsylvania. Diabetes is a passion of Dr. Kieck's and DSMES classes were one of the first services she implemented at Cook's Pharmacy. Today we talk about leveraging our students and technicians, DSMES accreditation, our favorite patient success stories, and celebrating the small wins along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us as we dive into a conversation with two ambulatory care pharmacists and a dietitian to explore their DSMES and diabetes education at the Zufall Health Clinic in New Jersey. Listen in as they share their interprofessional practice and structure of their curriculum to help various patient populations overcome barriers to diabetes care.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident with the University of Pittsburgh and Rite Aid, Michelle Koverman, shares her experience as a resident integrated in DSMES classes. Michelle has taken the lead role in recruitment of patients and leading classes since beginning her residency in July 2021. She explains the way Rite Aid in Pittsburgh is able to get referrals and shares her patient success stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of "Beyond the Sig" is with special guest P2 Wilkes University School of Pharmacy student, Julia Firestine as we focus on the student's role in DSMES classes. Julia was able to initiate and develop the DSMES accreditation as well as lead the discussions on her own. DSMES has helped her develop her clinical knowledge and grow with patients during the duration of the program. Leverage student pharmacists and their passion for patient care to develop your DSMES accreditation and allow them to take the lead!  Referenced Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877129720303397?casa_token=aMfiYa3u-4IAAAAA:9hp61_fP1cXhalJBjHiZrev9p770vKR06Ysa_ey0UHJjj1e5sAPmyZJRkenbGOlQ2v5L4HUl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Franko, PharmD, president of the Pennsylvania Pharmacist's Association talks with Todd Eury, CEO & Founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network about his 'Vision for the Role of the Pharmacist in 2022'. Most people see pharmacists behind the counter dispensing pills and occasionally giving advice on prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications; they may sometimes remind customers of preventive screenings or flu shots. But pharmacists are capable of much more. As part of their professional degree, they receive extensive training on medication management to optimize treatment options, manage medication side effects, interactions and duplications, interpret lab results, perform physical exams, and administer vaccines. --from Deloitte Insights The pandemic increased opportunities for pharmacists to deliver hands-on care. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave pharmacists the authority to order and administer COVID-19 tests, childhood vaccines (3–18 years of age), and COVID-19 vaccines.4 Subsequently, pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy technicians were on the front lines, testing for COVID-19, giving shots, and educating the public, all the while keeping their doors open throughout the pandemic. These efforts elevated the public's perception of pharmacists and offset the burden on other parts of the health care system, providing an opportunity for the profession to redefine its role and value. About Dr. Thomas Franko, PharmD Dr. Franko is the PPA's on-coming President for 2022. After service as a clinical pharmacist in outpatient chronic pain management, Dr. Franko joined Wilkes University in 2013. He maintains an ambulatory care practice site with the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Kingston, PA. He is involved with medication therapy management for several chronic diseases, especially pain management, at the Wright Center. Along with pharmacy students, Dr. Franko trains pharmacy and medical residents from Moses Taylor Hospital and The Wright Center. He is an active member of the American Pharmacists Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. His interests are in pain management, substance use disorder and harm reduction strategies. Education and Training Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA Pharmacy Practice Residency, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we welcome Jerry Meece, who is a major leader in diabetes management with nearly 25 years of experience. We discuss how diabetes education has evolved from a knowledge-based approach to a patient empowerment-based approach. Jerry also discussed the 10 minute consult that he created and how that can be implemented in your DSMES practice. He provides encouraging advice about how pharmacists can become more involved in diabetes management at a higher level.   References: PSAD Special Issue PaperTrends in diabetes self-management education https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dme.14256 Diabetes Self Management Education Patient Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month's episode, we welcome pharmacist, Dr. Nicole Pezzino, who has a myriad of experience with DSMES from student and resident to a nationwide coach. Dr. Pezzino received her PharmD degree from the University of Pittsburgh and continued her training as a community pharmacy resident at UNC. She is now an associate professor, the Director of Community Outreach and Innovation, and the PGY1 community pharmacy residency director at Wilkes University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pezzino-pharmd/ Dr. Pezzino shares personal stories of the impact a pharmacist can make on building relationships with patients in order to individualize their diabetes care. A recent article published in March 2020 found that pharmacy students who taught DSMES classes had a significant improvement in their clinical knowledge and confidence. Dr. Pezzino has seen similar results in her own practice with the pharmacy students on APPE rotations she integrates into DSMES. https://www.ajpe.org/content/84/3/7621.full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Annual Conference Summary Podcast.  Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen pharmacists Level Up, demonstrating innovation, resilience, and our collective power to be an integral part of the healthcare team.  The PPA's theme is all about Pennsylvania's Pharmacists ability to LEVEL UP!! The Annual Conference took place on Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel - in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD --the host of Beyond the Sig! PGY1 Community-Based Resident Wilkes University/Weis Markets Lambda Kappa Sigma, Alumni-Collegiate Ambassador 2020-2022 We are excited to be back in-person for the 2021 PPA Annual Conference at the Harrisburg Hilton. This year's conference theme is Level Up, and this could not be more true over the past year for all involved in the pharmacy profession. We are excited to have our signature events return such as our Exhibit Hall, Student Diabetes and Lip Sync Competition, and our Annual Leadership and Awards Dinner. We also will have continuing education sessions throughout the weekend in a variety of pharmacy topics. We hope you join us for our first live event back. https://www.papharmacists.com/page/Annual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our inaugural show we chat with, Lyndi Wieand, Weis Markets In-Store Registered Dietitian about her role in DSMES. Diet is a significant portion of diabetes management that is unfortunately sometimes overlooked. An article recently published in 2018, Diabetes and Diet: A Patient and Dietitian's Perspective, discusses the challenges that Type 2 Diabetes patients face when trying to lose weight, especially while taking insulin therapy. The dietitian plays a vital role in the management of carbohydrate awareness while concurrently minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia. Because of this, utilizing the dietitian in DSMES classes can have a positive impact on patients' health.   Isabelle Litvak, PharmD & Rachel Hay, PharmD are the new hosts of season 2 of Beyond the Sig for the DSMES Podcast Series powered by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. The podcast's goal is to bring awareness to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and how individuals like you play a role in educating both patients and health care practitioners.  Today we discussed the DSMES classes from the dietitian's perspective. We hear about Lyndi's DSMES successes, challenges, and personal stories overcoming patient barriers during her three-year experience. Reference Articles:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167292/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605030/ Today's guest is Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN. Lyndi graduated from the University of Vermont in 2016 with a B.S. in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science, then completed her Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA in 2018. She passed her Registered Dietitian credentialing exam in June 2018 and was hired at Weis Markets as an In-Store Registered Dietitian in August of that year. Lyndi covers the Lehigh Valley regional area, but primarily work in the Allentown and Schnecksville stores. In May 2021, she  graduated with her Master of Health Sciences degree from Cedar Crest College and volunteers as a preceptor for the Cedar Crest Dietetic Internship, volunteer with the Bethlehem YWCA Diabetes Coalition, and is a Certified Group Lifestyle Balance Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program. Lyndi also serves as the President of the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association. Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN Lehigh Valley In-Store Dietitian Weis Markets, Inc. Our hosts:  Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD is a 2021 graduate from St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Litvak is currently pursuing a PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency with Weis Markets and Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy where she participates in collaborative care in both the community and ambulatory care setting, caring for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes. Dr. Rachel Hay PharmD is a PGY-1 community pharmacy resident at Duquesne University and the Center for Pharmacy Care. She is a recent 2021 PharmD graduate from the University of Michigan. Rachel is passionate about diabetes management and education, especially in underserved populations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March of 2020, we launched Beyond the Sig by hosting Randy McDonough, Director of Practice Transformation of Flip the Pharmacy, to discuss how the Flip the Pharmacy initiative was supporting pharmacies in practice transformation.   During this episode of Beyond the Sig, PPCN Executive Director Stephanie McGrath sits down with Randy virtually to reflect on the past year, how Flip the Pharmacy has supported pharmacies through the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlight some of the brightest innovations demonstrated by participating pharmacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Eric Yarnell, Vice President of Pharmacy at Gateway Health. He brings both pharmacist and payer perspectives as a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board. In this conversation, Eric shares how Gateway Health has worked with a community pharmacy network to implement a patient care program and how community pharmacy enhanced services bring value to health plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skippack Pharmacy has been leading mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Schwenksville, Pennsylvania community and their efforts have gained national attention. You might recognize Skippack’s owner as the Superman pharmacist recently featured on Good Morning America. Today, we will hear from two members of the Skippack team, who have been working behind the scenes to help Skippack Pharmacy administer over 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines. On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Skippack Pharmacy intern, Erica Mabry, and American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Chief of Governance & State Affiliates and Executive Director of the APhA Foundation, Mitch Rotholz, who is the policy lead for immunizations for the profession. They share their experiences working together to coordinate these clinics and their perspectives on the future of community pharmacy practice transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network Luminary Molly Beimel, PharmD  of St. Marys Pharmacy in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. This independent pharmacy has been a leader in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, providing over 8,700 COVID-19 vaccines. Molly shares her pharmacy’s step-by-step process for successful vaccine clinics, social media tips, and strategies to engage students and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Kevin Day, PharmD, President of Day’s Miami Heights Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Ohio. Kevin shares his insight into the network’s efforts to provide enhanced patient care services and the implications of provider status for pharmacists in Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Jeff Covelli, RPh of The Hometown Pharmacies, a regional independent pharmacy chain with 16 locations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. As Medication Therapy Management Coordinator at The Hometown Pharmacies, Jeff has become an expert on leveraging the metrics of pharmacy adherence and medication therapy management to provide value-based care. He explains how pharmacies can begin utilizing quality metrics to improve clinical outcomes and positively impact financial operations. For all the Beyond the Sig Episodes, please visit:  https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Michelle Murphy, PharmD, MS, Director of Pharmacy at Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania. As a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board, Michelle shares her insight into how pharmacists can demonstrate their value to payers in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Access all the 'Beyond the Sig' Episodes here:  https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Ashley Keller, Partner Relationship Manager at OmniSYS. In this role, she works to develop strategic relationships within the pharmacy industry that advance the role of pharmacists as providers. Listen as Ashley shares her take on current trends in medical billing and what’s next for community pharmacists.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Garrett Sipes, PharmD of Chambers’ Apothecary in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Recently, this pharmacy has successfully implemented COVID-19 testing. Garrett walks us through this process step-by-step and shares valuable lessons learned for pharmacists looking to get involved.  All the PPA Podcasts: https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network sits down with Josh Howland of PioneerRx and Kristen Hartzell of Hartzell’s Pharmacy to discuss how technology is supporting pharmacists in documenting their impact on patient care in an unprecedented way.  Documentation through the Pharmacist’s eCare Plan is a key component of the Flip the Pharmacy initiative, and a driver in community pharmacy practice innovation.  But at the end of the day, it’s just a story about a patient.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, talks with Cameron Carpenter, fourth-year student pharmacist at Wilkes Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. In this student-to-student conversation, they discuss ways to engage student pharmacists in practice transformation efforts and Cameron shares his experience from completing an elective community APPE rotation at leading PPCN pharmacies across the state. Beyond the Sig https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) Board of Directors has named Victoria E. Elliott, RPh, MBA, CAE as Chief Executive Officer.  Elliott will succeed Patricia A. Epple, CAE, who is retiring at the end of 2020. “Pat has been an outstanding leader of PPA for the last almost two decades,” said Chuck Kray, president of PPA. “She is leaving a strong organization in the hands of an equally strong successor. We are looking forward to welcoming Victoria Elliott.” Epple has been with PPA since 2002. As CEO, Elliott will blend her training as a registered pharmacist with her 24 years of experience in association management to lead PPA in its mission promoting the profession through advocacy, education, and communication to enhance patient care and public health. She will manage PPA operations, membership growth and engagement, and all program development and implementation. In addition, she will oversee PPA’s affiliated entities including its Educational Foundation, the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network, and PharmPAC – PPA’s political action committee.  A Certified Association Executive since 2003, Elliott’s qualifications include alliance-building, volunteer engagement, board governance, leading legislative advocacy, and grassroots efforts to affect laws and regulations that critically impact healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. “I look forward to joining the PPA management team and am excited to work with my pharmacy colleagues and the PPA Board of Directors to advance the state of pharmacy practice across Pennsylvania,” said Elliott. Prior to this appointment, Elliott was the CEO of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), where she led a management transition, implementation of a three-year strategic plan, a branding campaign, and the launch of a series of educational summits focused on critical wound care issues. She also served as Executive Director for the American Neurological Association, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and the Society For Biomaterials at Association Headquarters, and was the Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists from 1998 to 2005. Before her career in association management, Elliott spent six years as a pediatric pharmacist in the Jefferson Health System, and two years as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Hahnemann University Hospital. In addition to her pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, now part of the University of the Sciences, Elliott earned an MBA in Health and Medical Services from Widener University. She is a Past President of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE) and the Delaware Valley Society of Association Executives. She is also a member of the American Society of Association, the organization that confers the CAE designation. Elliott is a recipient of the MASAE Service Award for her distinguished service to the Association and in 2001, was recognized by the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy as the Young Alumnus Award winner.  Ms. Elliott will begin her new role on December 1, 2020.  PSHP congratulates Ms. Elliott on this appointment and looks forward to working with her, and PPA, on Pennsylvania pharmacy issues.  Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, sits down with Melissa S. McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA who serves as Associate Dean for Community Partnerships and Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. As a national leader in advancing  pharmacist-provided patient care in the community for 20 years, Dr. McGivney shares her perspective on the progress our profession has made and the challenges that lie ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Deborah Bowers, pharmacist and owner of Yorkville Pharmacy in York, South Carolina, and Cheri Schmidt, Director of Clinical Pharmacy at Medicap Pharmacy in Ames, Iowa. These CPESN luminaries talk medication synchronization, expanding the roles of pharmacy technicians, immunizations, and diabetes management to kick off a new progression of Flip the Pharmacy. https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When student pharmacists are involved in practice transformation efforts, it can be mutually beneficial for both the student and the community pharmacy.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Dr. Nicole Pezzino, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Community Outreach and Innovation at Wilkes University Nesbit School of Pharmacy. Nicole shares her passion for community pharmacy practice transformation and innovative ways to engage students in these efforts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second episode covering the opioid crisis, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network talks with pharmacist Alex Lavella, PharmD from Hilltop Pharmacy, a Flip the Pharmacy site.  Alex shares details about their opioid crisis patient services and the impact they are having on their underserved community.    Alex inspires us to be more than “just the pharmacist behind the counter” to take a stand in the fight against opioid misuse and abuse.   https://www.hilltoppharmacyrx.com/ www.flipthepharmacy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmacies in Pennsylvania and across the country are transforming their care delivery model and documenting the care provided to patients to express their value to payers.  This transformation is setting them up to sustain and thrive in a new era of healthcare with value-based payment models.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, we talk to one pharmacist who started his pharmacy with this care delivery model in mind and is expressing his value to a payer often forgotten in health care – the patient.  Kyle McCormick, PharmDis the owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Westview, Pennsylvania, a different kind of pharmacy that sets itself apart from the rest by providing access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance.  With optional membership programs available to fit patients’ needs, the savings people see on their medications are substantial.  Kyle offers his insight on how pharmacists can provide care and value directly to patients. www.blueberrypharmacy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patients visit their pharmacies up to 35 times a year.  As the most accessible health care provider, community pharmacists play a unique role in the health of their communities.  During this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD sits down with pharmacy owners Tom DePietro, PharmD of DePietro’s Pharmacy and Mayank Amin, PharmD of Skippack Pharmacy to learn about their innovative and successful strategies to engage their communities. https://www.depietropharmacy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skippackrx For all Beyond the Sig Episode, visit:  https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before COVID-19 began ravaging the nation, pharmacists were already on the frontlines of another epidemic: the opioid crisis. In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a rising third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Pete Kreckel of Thompson’s Pharmacy, who has garnered nearly 40 years of expertise in providing care to patients in the community, especially to those with substance-use and opioid-use disorders. They discuss innovations in community pharmacy practice, the essential role of pharmacists, and the new Flip the Pharmacy change package as they relate to opioid dependency. For all the Beyond the Sig Episode visit:  https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 4 of Beyond the Sig, the intro and episode recording are both loaded into DropBox.  Here are the title and show notes: Title: It Takes a Village Show notes:  As community pharmacies across the nation upend their traditional workflows and business models, pharmacy teams are unifying and growing together more than ever before.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig,  Pennsylvania Practice Transformation Team Lead Stephanie McGrath, PharmD chats with Flip the Pharmacy coaches Margie Lydon, RPh, Manager LTC Strategy and John DeJames, RPh, Manager, Clinical Services and Development from Value Drug Company, Flip the Pharmacy PA Team Partner, to illuminate the importance of  collaboration and teamwork in practice transformation.   Contact for more info: Margie Lydon MLydon@valuedrugco.com and John DeJames JDeJames@valuedrugco.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT (Academia-CPESN Transformation) Pharmacy Collaborative  is an operational learning and ACTing collaborative between schools of pharmacy and established clinically integrated networks of community-based pharmacies. During this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD sits down with ACT Task Force members and fellow CPESN network facilitators Jenny Bacci, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, Assistant Professor University of Washington School of Pharmacy  and Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP, Network Facilitator for Arkansas CPESN and Assistant Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to learn more about how CPESN, ACT and Flip the Pharmacy are all uniting to mobilize and amplify innovation in community pharmacy practice.   For more information on CPESN USA: www.cpesn.com The ACT Pharmacy Collaborative: www.actforpharmacy.com Flip the Pharmacy: www.flipthepharmacy.com  Links to register for CPESN webinars: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1432664038544125442 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Show Must Go On - Continuing to Care for Patients in Light of COVID-19 Show notes: While our healthcare system has been adapting to build capacity and meet the needs of caring for patients impacted by COVID-19, community pharmacies continue to stay open to meet the needs of all their patients.  Pharmacies quickly responded to continue to provide care to patients in a safe manner, especially those managing chronic diseases.  Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD sits down Rob Maher Jr, PharmD, BCGP, Director of Pharmacy Services for Klingensmith’s Drugstores, to discuss how they’ve adapted to continue to meet the needs of all their patients and where pharmacy goes from here.  https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, the national Flip the Pharmacyprogram has pivoted from its normally scheduled programming to support pharmacies in best practices for the COVID-19 response.   During this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, Executive Director of Network Operations for the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network chats with colleague Brandon Antinopoulos, Sr Program Manager of Practice Transformation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy to learn how pharmacies are responding in the COVID-19 pandemic.   Learn more: https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 1:  Flip the Pharmacy: The Time is Now On our inaugural show, Dr. Stephanie McGrath, PPCN Executive Director, talks with Flip the Pharmacy national leaders Dr. Randy McDonough, Director of Practice Transformation for Flip the Pharmacy and Dr. Suzanne Feeney, Vice President of Business Development for CE Impact about their roles in community pharmacy practice transformation.  They share a sneak peak at future progressions, and how pharmacy teams and student pharmacists can get involved in the ground-breaking Flip the Pharmacy initiative. https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.