Transitioning Perspectives: How Pharmacists Can Impact Transitions of Care

Thursday, September 24, 2020
12:00PM - 1:00PM
1 CE Credit Available
CPS Members: FREE | Non-Members: $10.00

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Speakers: 
Scott Pearson, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Lisa Slater, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist - Transitions of Care, UCHealth - University of Colorado Hospital

Description:
This presentation will discuss distinct pharmacist-led transitions of care services practiced in both the acute care and ambulatory care settings. In addition to sharing their experiences providing these services, the speakers will highlight transitions of care fundamentals while discussing a complex patient case. The speakers will also identify opportunities for pharmacists in all settings to incorporate transition of care principles into their daily practices. 

Objectives:

• Summarize the importance of transitions of care 
• Describe the pharmacist's role in various transitions of care services
• Identify opportunities for pharmacists to create smooth care transitions and improve patient care within different practice settings
• Outline barriers that can hinder effective transitions of care
   

Continuing Education Information
The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE).  This activity has been accredited for 1.0 contact hours of knowledge-based CPE for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  To receive CPE, participants must create a profile on ipharmCE.UCDenver.edu with their NABP eProfile ID number and birthdate, and complete the activity evaluation by October 8, 2020.  CPE credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor upon completion of the activity evaluation.   

UAN #0008-9999-20-115-L01-P/T   

Release: 09/24/2020

Expire: 09/24/2023