Home Study Activities

Better Glycemic Control: How Sweet It Is!

This home-study activity describes the impact of hyperglycemia in the critical care setting, as well as research on the development of clinical targets for optimal glycemic control.

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Blood Glucose: Pharmacy Care and Patient Self-Monitoring

This activity addresses the relationship between diabetes physiology and appropriate glucose monitoring, features and use of glucose meters, and patient counseling procedures.

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Blood Glucose: Pharmacy Care and Patient Self-Monitoring The Role of Pharmacy Technicians

This activity addresses the relationship between diabetes physiology and appropriate glucose monitoring, features and use of glucose meters, and the role of pharmacy technicians in patient management.

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Celiac Disease Training for Pharmacists

This activity provides pharmacists with a reliable understanding of celiac disease and the concerns of gluten-intolerant patients.

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Clostridium difficile: Current Practice and Emerging Therapies

This presentation will outline the current available treatments for Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) and summarize their place in therapy. The information presented will allow healthcare providers to select and recommend the most appropriate agent when treating CDI.

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Detect, Correct, and Prevent Medication Errors with Intelligent Infusion Technology

Strategies to prevent medication errors include the use of technology, such as smart infusion pumps with well-defined drug libraries. This activity will focus on intelligent infusion technology as a means to reduce medication errors.

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Diversion: Practical Approaches to Prevention and Management

The goal of this activity is to share practical approaches for the prevention of diversion in the pharmacy setting and for handling the situation when diversion does occur.

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Glycemic Control in the ICU: Assessment of Targets and Protocols

This educational activity describes the impact of hyperglycemia in the critical care setting, as well as research on the development of clinical targets for optimal glycemic control.

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Glycemic Control in the ICU: New Technology for Better Care

This activity demonstrates why advanced technology for managing IV insulin is often warranted, and how implementation can impact patient safety and outcomes.

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HAI Consensus 2009: Process and Technology Strategies for Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

The prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a major concern in nearly all facets of healthcare delivery. Highlights from the 2009 Consensus Conference on Healthcare Associated Infections have been captured in this 3-hour multimedia continuing education activity.

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HAI Consensus Conference (2009): Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections; Module 1: Central Line Bundles

Module 1 in this 3-part series explains the essential elements of central-line bundles and tools for their successful implementation.

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HAI Consensus Conference (2009): Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections; Module 2: The Role of Hand Hygiene and Hub Care

Module 2 in this 3-part series reviews the importance of hand hygiene and hub care in the prevention of CLABSIs for the practicing nurse with a focus on guidelines and best practices.

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HAI Consensus Conference (2009): Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections; Module 3: Catheter Care and Maintenance

Module 3 in this 3-part series reviews some of the risk factors for CLABSIs and described steps in the maintenance of central venous catheters that can reduce the risk of systemic infections.

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Handling Hazardous Drugs Safely: Many Angles One Focus

This on-demand replay of a satellite symposium, presented at the 2010 ASHP midyear meeting, provides a comparison of nursing and pharmacy surveys on factors that impact the use of safe drug handling precautions.

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Hazardous Drugs: Is Your Practice Putting Patients & Providers at Risk?

This CE activity assesses factors in the safe handling of hazardous drugs. Established safe-handling precautions, intended to minimize risk to both patients and providers, are discussed.

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Health IT and Hospital Pharmacy: The Future Is Now

This CE activity reviews current health policy initiatives, the increasing adoption of health information technologies, and their impact on pharmacy work flow, patient safety, and cost efficiencies.

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High Alert Drugs: Addressing Potential Errors Proactively

This CE monograph identifies medications and processes prone to error and describes how medication infusion technologies may help prevent those errors.

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Hospital Pharmacy May 2013 Formulary Drug Review: Tofacitnib

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy April 2013 Formulary Drug Review: Perampanel

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy March 2013 Formulary Drug Review: Teriflunomide

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy February 2013 Formulary Drug Review: Linaclotide

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy January 2013 Formulary Drug Review: elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (df) combination tablet

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy December 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Phentermine/Topiramate extended release

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy November 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Lorcaserin

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy October 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Lucinactant

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy September 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Ivermectin Topical Lotion

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy August 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Exenatide extended-release injection

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy July 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Ivacaftor

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy June 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Glucarpidase

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy May 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Aflibercept

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy April 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Rivaroxaban

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy March 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Indacaterol

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy February 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Deferiprone

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Hospital Pharmacy January 2012 Formulary Drug Review: Ticagrelor

Formulary Drug Reviews are a monthly feature, based on well-documented monographs on drugs that are new or in late phase-3 trials.

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Implementing Barcode Technology to Improve Medication Safety

This educational activity reviews the root problem of medication errors and the potential impact of barcode scanning in improving patient outcomes.

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Infusion Management Technology: Real-World Lessons to Demonstrate Value (Nurses)

The use of intelligent infusion pumps can help prevent IV medication errors by meeting the five rights of medication administration. In addition, this technology provides nurses the ability to improve patient safety, unit workflow, and bedside decision making.

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Infusion Management Technology: Real-World Lessons to Demonstrate Value (Pharmacists)

This CE activity describes the value of a closed-loop infusion management process, emphasizing medication safety and work flow benefits to the multidisciplinary team.

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Infusion Management: Integrating Technology for Safety & Efficiency

This educational activity describes the importance of reliability principles and technologies to ensure safe healthcare delivery. Among these approaches is device connectivity, such as closed-loop IV medication administration in the ICU.

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Intelligent Medication Administration and Patient Safety at the Point of Care: An Evaluation of Implementation and Return on Investment

This monograph is intended to provide an understanding of errors that may occur during medication administration. "Intelligent" technology, which can enhance patient safety, is discussed.

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Keeping Lines Open:  Maintaining CVC Patency

This monograph examines the scope of potential complications associated with central venous access devices, prevention and treatment strategies, and device technology designed to reduce the occurrence of complications.

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Key Aspects of a Successful Antibiotic Stewardship Program

This supplement is designed as a one-stop resource for current information and practical solutions regarding antibiotic stewardship.

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Levonorgestrel: Patient Use and the Role of Pharmacy (Pharmacists)

This continuing education activity addresses the pharmacology of levonorgesterel, guidelines for dispensing, patient counseling, and the role of pharmacists.

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Levonorgestrel: Patient Use and the Role of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician)

This continuing education activity addresses the pharmacology of levonorgesterel, guidelines for dispensing, patient counseling, and the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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Making Sense of Susceptibility: Breakpoints and Cumulative Antibiogram Reports

This session will review some of the recent changes in the breakpoints, focus on preparation of a cumulative antibiogram according to recommendations in CLSI document M39, and how to optimally use cumulative antibiogram data for prudent prescribing and antibiotic stewardship.

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Needle-Free Connectors. Critical Design Features: Constructing a Classification Model (Part 1)

This on-demand webinar is intended to enhance the clinician's understanding of a classification system for needle-free connectors that are used with central-line catheters.

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Needle-Free Connectors. Critical Research Results: Can We Predict Infection Risk? (Part 2)

This on-demand webinar examines recent data that give new perspectives on risk factors associated with the use of needle-free connectors.

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On-Target Patient Sedation: Ways to Improve Our Aim

This monograph explores the purpose and goals of sedation, as well as rational selection of pharmacologic agents and achievement of their desired effects.

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Optimizing Outcomes! Error Prevention and Evidence-Based Practice with IV Medications

This educational activity reviews infusion management practices and their impact in minimizing medical errors, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs. The potential for IV infusion technology to help drive care toward evidence-based standards is also discussed.

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Patient and Provider Safety with the Chemotherapy Infusion Process

This monograph focuses on the safe handling, preparation, and administration of hazardous drugs. Topics include risk management, chemotherapy guidelines, types of safety equipment, and use of closed IV preparation/administration equipment.

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Product Quality Verification of Dietary Supplements

This activity is designed to support patient counseling efforts by examining dietary supplement regulation. Topics include the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, voluntary quality verification programs, counseling points, and the adverse event reporting process.

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Injectable Prostacyclin Pharmacotherapy

This activity describes the pathophysiology of PAH, together with treatment goals and therapeutic regimens that rely on injectable prostacyclins.

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Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs: Risks and Practical Considerations

This activity reviews the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs, methods to avoid exposure, and best practices for contamination management.

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Safe IV Administration with State-of-the-Art Technology

This educational activity describes the necessary steps and lessons learned with the implementation of intelligent infusion technology.

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SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship - A Certificate Program for Pharmacists

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program is an innovative and intensive practice-based activity that focuses on the pharmacist's role in the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents.

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Smoking Cessation: The Role of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Patient Care

Community pharmacists who are the most accessible healthcare professionals for most individuals, and can play an important role in addressing patient issues related to smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy.

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State-of-the-Art Sedation: An Interactive Case-Study Discussion (Pharmacists & Physicians)

The appropriate use of sedatives and analgesics in critically ill adults is key to optimizing their comfort and safety. This activity reviews the ABCDE bundle of care, an interdisciplinary strategy for bringing the best of critical care research to the bedside.

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State-of-the-Art Sedation: An Interactive Case-Study Discussion (Nurses)

The appropriate use of sedatives and analgesics in critically ill adults is key to optimizing their comfort and safety. This activity reviews the ABCDE bundle of care, an interdisciplinary strategy for bringing the best of critical care research to the bedside.

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The ABCDE Bundle: Overcoming Barriers to Implementation

In this web-based activity, the faculty provide an overview of each of the ABCDE bundle components and focus on successful implementation strategies.

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The Role of Store Brand OTC in Patient Self-Care

The goal of this activity is to understand the role of store-brand products in delivering effective patient self-care in the retail environment.

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Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements: Patient Self-Care and the Role of Store Brands

This activity will enable retail pharmacists to understand the role of store-brand vitamins, minerals, and supplement products in the delivery of effective patient self-care.

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