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In this week's update on the COVID-19 vaccine, we discuss the latest from the CDC, week 3 of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership and Reporting requirements, and how pharmacies should begin to clean up patient demographics to help for easier reporting.

Wintry weather across most of the country is impacting the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, the National Governors Association is sending a letter to federal leaders, and the soft rollout of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership are just a few of the topics in this week's RedSail Technologies' COVID-19 vaccination update.

Integra will release Service Pack 19.1.34 for PrimeCare soon. It includes the new RedSail Technologies Patient Chart. Zach Princell, Pharm.D. and Assistant Product Manager, tells us more on how the new patient chart can help long-term care operations, as well as a few other of the new features included in the enhancements in the new service pack.

In this week's COVID-19 vaccination update, we discuss reporting requirements that have been updated for several states, who will control decisions in the coming vaccine phases, and how pharmacies can help senior citizens navigate technology to sign-up for the COVID-19 vaccination registration.

Pharmacies and LTC operations continue to tackle challenges as the first phases of the CDC COVID-19 vaccine ramp up. This week, David Pope, Pharm.D., chief innovation officer for OmniSYS and Ed Vess, R.Ph. RedSail Technologies' director of professional pharmacy affairs talk about what pharmacists need to do to get ready for implementation of the next phase as well as educating patients about potential vaccine scams that are already being reported.

In this week's RedSail Technologies COVID-19 vaccine update, Ed Vess, R.Ph, director of professional pharmacy affairs, and David Pope, Pharm.D., chief innovation officer for OmniSYS, discuss changes on what pharmacies need to report, pressure from the CDC to ramp up the number of vaccinations administered, and the push to show pharmacies can make the difference in delivering those vaccines.

With 2021 underway, COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers continues. But as independent pharmacies gear up to administer the vaccine, Ed Vess and David Pope have the latest on what you need to know in the first episode of our third season!

In this week's COVID-19 vaccination update, Ed Vess and David Pope discuss federal vs state guidelines, states making reporting information changes, and how COVID-19 is helping the effort to grant provider status to pharmacists.

RedSail Technologies announced the acquisition of PioneerRx®, becoming one of the largest pharmacy networks in the U.S. RedSail Technologies CEO Kraig McEwen talks about how this move will better position long-term care pharmacies for the future.

By a vote of 17-4, an FDA advisory panel recommended the agency give emergency use authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. RedSail Technologies' Ed Vess and David Pope from OmniSYS discuss the latest information as we get closer to community pharmacies and long-term care operations administering the COVID-19 vaccine to the public.

With two COVID-19 vaccines close to getting EUA from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, RedSail Technologies continues to update CDC discussions about distribution across the country. This week we talk to RedSail Technologies' Ed Vess, R.Ph., David Pope, PharmD, from OnmiSYS, and ASCP's Chad Worz, PharmD, and Arnie Clayman, PD, about the latest details.

Two pharmaceutical companies are on the cusp of asking for Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for distribution of a COVID-19 vaccination. Get the latest on Operation Warp Speed with our guests Ed Vess and David Pope on this week's The Plugin.

In our weekly update on Operation Warp Speed from the CDC, RedSail Technologies' Ed Vess, R.Ph., and David Pope, Pharm.D., chief innovation officer for OmniSYS, tell us about how fields from long-term care operations will be reported and more on federal partnerships.

Ed Vess, R.Ph, QS/1®director of professional pharmacy affairs and OmniSYS® chief innovation officer David Pope, Pharm.D., discuss registering as a mass immunizer vs. a pharmacy immunizer and an update on allocation once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved in this week's update.

Pharmacies and LTC operations are learning the reimbursement fees that will be paid when administering COVID-19 vaccines. Ed Vess, R.Ph., director of pharmacy professional affairs for RedSail Technologies and David Pope, Pharm. D., chief innovation officer for OmniSYS® give us the fourth update from the CDC on a COVID-19 vaccination.

Ed Vess, R.Ph., director of pharmacy professional affairs for RedSail Technologies and David Pope, Pharm.D., chief innovation officer for OmniSYS® give us the third update from the CDC on a COVID-19 vaccination that will be given out in pharmacies and long-term care operations.

Late last Friday, HHS announced a partnership with two chain pharmacies to deliver COVID-19 vaccine options to LTC facilities. It is important to note the program is not limited to these pharmacies. Independent pharmacies are still critical to the success of the program, especially in rural and medically under served areas. Our Ed Vess, R.Ph., director of professional pharmacy affairs, discusses the misinformation and confusion this announcement is causing.

The CDC continues its weekly update for pharmacies in preparation of a COVID-19 vaccination. Our own Ed Vess, director of Pharmacy Professional Affairs, and OmniSYS® Chief Innovation Officer David Pope sit down with us on the latest information from this update.

The CDC is giving weekly updates for pharmacies in preparation for a COVID-19 vaccination. Pharmacists and pharmacy interns will be among the first to administer a vaccine once it's approved for use. Our own Ed Vess, director of Pharmacy Professional Affairs, and OmniSYS® Chief Innovation Officer David Pope are among those taking part in providing those updates. They share what they are learning to help pharmacies get ready.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance that authorizes state-licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines when they are made available. Kurt Proctor, R.Ph. and Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at NCPA, talks about the decision and what pharmacists should be doing to prepare when a vaccine is approved. More information is available on the HHS website.

Most clinical service opportunities fall under medical coverage, so you need a partner who will navigate these complexities for you and provide you with claim reimbursements faster than ever. With our enhanced partnership with OmniSYS®, RedSail Technologies, LLC, is now able to provide access to more tools that can help you level up. David Pope, Chief Innovation Officer for OmniSYS, discusses what services available.

The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Brad Kile, president of Kile Consulting, shares how long-term care operations can use this program to serve patients while protecting jobs.

Get ready for the iQ Virtual Series! This virtual education series is designed to provide valuable, flexible interaction – industry education, product training, continuing education credits, and opportunities for networking. Other interactive inclusions are a full Exhibit Hall, live customer panels, the Interface Café, and giveaways. Visit http://iqvirtualseries.com

As the nation continues to battle this unprecedented pandemic, Integra and Mevesi have resources that can help community pharmacies, institutional pharmacies, and facilities serve patients while working to protect public and staff safety. Michelle Damrill, a Mevesi client services technician and pharmacy tech, and Raymond van Rooyen, director of DeliveryTrack, share those resources and ways they can be implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We are excited to introduce to you Kraig McEwen, the CEO of the new RedSail Technologies, the parent company of Integra®. RedSail Technologies reflects our bicoastal presence, our deep, rich history and experience, and our confidence as we partner with you on this new journey. The brands you know will remain unchanged.

Evelyn Beach, R.Ph., executive, Client Services Success, discusses the latest on the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

Pharmacists are in the trenches in the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacies around the country are working to serve patients while keeping pharmacy staff healthy to serve the communities where they work and live. QS/1's Ed Vess, RPh., director of professional pharmacy affairs, discusses ways pharmacists can make a difference and ideas that can be easily implemented.

The iQ Conference is a brand-new event built on the strong foundation of both the Integra and QS/1 Annual Conferences. This newly relaunched event will continue to provide access to the latest solutions for pharmacy management and product integration, while also extending into continuing education, business enhancements, and industry trends. Kirsten Henry, director of Branding Experiences, discusses what is being planned for the inaugural event. Learn more at www.iqconference.com.

Audits can break a community pharmacy, that's why it's important that your operation is prepared should you ever face one. Trenton Thiede is the Chief Operating Officer of PAAS National, an organization that helps pharmacies prepare for an audit before it even happens.

All systems are go for the new ePrescribing standard. Integra is here to ensure your pharmacy is a leader in the January 2020 change to SCRIPT 2017071, which replaces current version 10.6. Crystal Ratliff, Product Manager Vendor Relations, talks about the final steps to make sure your pharmacy is ready. Get more information on getting your pharmacy ready at https://www.integragroup.com/sp30/.