I5 The Role of Pharmacies In Improving Vaccine Delivery

Wednesday, March 30, 2011: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Monroe
Presenters in this workshop will describe pharmacies’ role in immunization delivery from both the public health and pharmacy perspective. Challenges, including reimbursement by insurance programs and recordkeeping, will be discussed.
Moderator:
Suchita Lorick

2:00 PM
Adult Immunization Collaborative Project
Harryl Allen, BA/BS; Alexandra McFall, RN, BSN, Public Health Manager, PA Department of Health; Patricia Epple, CAE; Adam Welch, PharmD; Frank Caniglia, RHIA; Angie Halaja-Henriques, BS; Heather Stafford, RN, BSN
2:20 PM
Community Pharmacy Impact on Access to Immunizations for Health Professional Shortage Areas
Patricia Murphy, MPH, Senior Research Analyst, Walgreen Co; Ed Cohen, PharmD; Devonee Harshburger, MS
2:40 PM
The Expanding Role of Community Pharmacists In Identification of at-Risk Patients and Provision of Pneumococcal Vaccinations
Ed Cohen, PharmD, Senior Business Manager, Walgreen Co; Michael Taitel, PhD; Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH
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