“Hot Topics in Geriatric Medicine: Vaccination in Older Adults”
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HealthTrust presents…“Hot topics in Geriatric Medicine: Vaccination in Older Adults”
Recently there have been many changes to vaccination guidelines and/or availability for older adults. In November 2019, the CDC updated the recommendation for PPSV23 among adults ≥65 to include a component of shared decision-making. Additionally, the CDC has provided clinical guidance for vaccination against shingles during the evolving shortages of Shingrix. Older adults are also at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu and benefit from appropriate annual immunization. This session will provide an overview of age related changes to the immune system and respiratory tract and the importance of immunization in older adults.
Learning Objectives for Nurses & Pharmacists | At the end of this session, participants should be able to…
- Describe age related changes to the immune system and respiratory tract
- Compare and contrast standard and high dose influenza vaccinations
- Explain shared decision making for PCV13 for immunocompetent adults over the age of 65
- Discuss management of shingles vaccination during shortage
Learning Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians | At the end of this session, participants should be able to…
- List brand names for influenza vaccinations preferred in older adults
- Recall appropriate storage conditions for vaccinations indicated in older adults
Presenter:
Rachel Nottebart, PharmD | PGY2 Geriatrics Pharmacy Resident | Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Target Audience: Nurses, Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 contact hour approved for Nurses, Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs. Belmont University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers for this activity are 0863-9999-20-057-L06-P and 0863-9999-20-057-L06-T. The activity is approved for 1 hour (.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs who attend the webinar and complete the online evaluation.
California Board of Registered Nursing Approval. Pfiedler is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14944 for 1.0 contact hour.
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Effective June 1, 2019: Belmont College of Pharmacy will no longer issue paper/electronic statements of credit for CE activities. ACPE (our accrediting body) policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner’s e-profile in CPE Monitor at www.nabp.net. A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the Belmont COP may contact the Dean of Belmont University College of Pharmacy in writing at david.gregory@belmont.edu. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.
