Is this Legal?

Sunday, February 5, 9:45-10:45 AM

Accredited for Pharmacists and Technicians

HANDOUT

This interactive session will rely on audience engagement to discuss various legal dilemmas. Throughout the process, learners will reinforce their knowledge of malpractice liability, government action for regulatory violations, risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance strategies. If the thought "Is this Legal?" has ever crossed your mind while practicing pharmacy, join this session for some insightful tips to ensure you are able to provide optimal care for many years to come.

Learning Objectives - Pharmacists
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe strategies for compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements for pharmacy practice.
  2. Explain necessary elements for legally sufficient supervision of a pharmacy team member by a pharmacist.  
  3. Discuss the legal parameters of the pharmacist-technician professional relationship.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate involvement when delivering patient education.
  5. Apply basic principles of written documentation to avoid pharmacy malpractice liability.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-050-L03-P


Learning Objectives – Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe strategies for compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements for pharmacy practice.
  2. Explain necessary elements for legally sufficient supervision of a pharmacy team member by a pharmacist.  
  3. Discuss the legal parameters of the pharmacist-technician professional relationship.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate involvement when delivering patient education.
  5. Apply basic principles of written documentation to avoid pharmacy malpractice liability.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-050-L03-T


David Brushwood, RPh, JD
Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, University of Florida College of Pharmacy;
Senior Lecturer, University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy

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