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NABP Highlights Patient Safety at its 101st Annual Meeting
"A Medley for Patient Safety: Accreditation, Self Assessment, and Quality Care"
— the theme to this year's NABP 101st Annual Meeting — firmly establishes that patient safety continues to be at the forefront in the pharmacy profession, an initiative that NABP shares and supports.The Annual Meeting, which will be held May 21-24, 2005, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA, will offer meeting attendees the opportunity to earn up to five Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-approved continuing education (CE) credit hours by attending a variety of CE sessions on such topics as the progress of patient safety since 1999, portfolio development, quality assurance programs, and radio frequency identification. Attendees can also participate in other events including the President's Welcome Reception, the Educational Presentation Area/Poster Session, the New Member Seminar, and the Annual Awards Dinner.
CE Sessions Discuss Current Topics
This year's Annual Meeting focuses on current and vital continuing education. As in past years, the CE sessions will be divided into three programming tracks targeting state board of pharmacy executive officers and members, compliance staff, and practicing pharmacists. There are also two CE programs offered in the joint programming track, which is geared toward all Annual Meeting participants. The Executive Officer and Board Member session, "Maintaining Medication Product Integrity: Applications of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Codes (EPC) for the Regulation of Wholesale Distribution; " the Compliance Officer session, "State Safety-Mandated Medication Error Quality Assurance Programs: Surveying for Patient Safety;" and the Pharmacy Practice session, "Portfolio Development: A Critical Aspect of Continuing Professional Development;" run concurrently on Monday, May 23 from 10:30 AM to noon. The first Joint CE session, "Regulatory Initiatives and Innovative Technologies in Deterring Drug Abuse, Diversion, and Theft" will be held on Monday, May 23 from 8:15 to 10:15 AM. Lastly, "Realizing a Safer Health System: The Progress of Patient Safety Since 1999" is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 from 9 to 10:30 AM.Keynote Address
Being a hero once is no easy feat, and being a hero day after day over a 30-year span takes dedication, judgment, and teamwork. United States Coast Guard Captain Larry Brudnicki, best known for his two dramatic rescues during the "Perfect Storm" off the coast of New England in October 1991 has utilized his skills for assessing risks, making quick decisions, and inspiring teamwork to save lives. As keynote speaker, Captain Brudnicki will deliver ideas on setting goals, being prepared, understanding risks, and working in teams in today's challenging business environment during the Keynote Address on May 22, at 1:15 PM.Special Programs
Special programs include the Educational Presentation Area/Poster Session, which will be open Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 5 PM and Sunday, May 22, from 8 AM to noon and the New Member Seminar, held on Saturday, May 21, from 2:45 to 5 PM. Board of pharmacy members will want to attend the District Nominating Procedures Review on Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 2:30 PM; this new program reviews the nomination procedures used to elect new member and officer positions on NABP's Executive Committee. The Meet the Candidates Session, held Monday, May 23, at 1:15 PM offers board members the opportunity to meet those candidates running for open positions on the Executive Committee. Unique to this year's Annual Meeting is the "ACPE Open Hearing on PharmD Standards Revision" on Monday, May 23 from 4:15 to 5:30 PM.Special Events
While viewing the Educational Presentation Area and Poster Session, meeting attendees will have a chance to relax in the Hospitality Suite, hosted by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, open Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 5 PM. The President's Welcome Reception, also on Saturday, from 7 to 10 PM and held at the elegant Armstrong Ballroom in the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, will host a New Orleans-style buffet dinner. The Association's 3.1 mile Fun Run/Walk provides an excellent opportunity for participants to jump start their day. The run/walk starts at the Sheraton at 6:30 AM on Sunday, May 22 and will pass such sites as the Aquarium of the Americas and the Mississippi River Moonwalk. Meeting participants are invited to attend the NABP/USP Breakfast, sponsored by the US Pharmacopeia, Inc, held Monday, May 23, at 7 AM. The Association's Annual Awards Dinner, held on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 PM, will conclude the Annual Meeting. Awards presented during this dinner include NABP's Lester E. Hosto Distinguished Service Award and the Fred T. Mahaffey Award. The dinner will resemble a "New Orleans Street Fair" with interactive entertainment including mind-readers, mimes, fortune tellers, and stilt walkers and will feature authentic New Orleans food.Optional Spouse/Guest Programming
The Louisiana Swamp Tour, this year's Spouse/Guest Tour will take participants deep into Louisiana's swamps. The tour includes a 2,000 year-old Native American burial mound, a Cajun cemetery, the Fleming Plantation home, and the Trading Post of Barataria. The tour is on Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 4:45 PM and costs $34 per person. Those interested in this tour must register by May 6, 2005, as space is limited.For more information about the 101st Annual Meeting, please contact the NABP Meetings Desk at 847/391-4406 or e-mail custserv@nabp.net. Information, the program, and registration forms are also available on NABP's Web site at www.nabp.net.
Renee Renganathan
