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CDC Foundation’s Judith Monroe to Receive Award at NACDS Foundation Dinner Public health commitment cited in selection for 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award

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Arlington, Va. – Judith A. Monroe, M.D., FAAFP, president and CEO of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation, will accept the 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award at the NACDS Foundation Dinner on December 1, 2016, in New York City.

Dr. Monroe and the CDC Foundation have demonstrated a true spirit of collaboration through public-private partnership initiatives designed to help prevent the spread and the consequences of the Zika virus, and to address other public health initiatives.

In making the announcement, NACDS Foundation President Kathleen Jaeger said, “We are very excited that we will be making this presentation in December. Dr. Monroe and the CDC Foundation have demonstrated a true spirit of collaboration through public-private partnership initiatives designed to help prevent the spread and the consequences of the Zika virus, and to address other public health initiatives.

“Dr. Monroe has dedicated her career to improving patient outcomes and fostering health and well-being in communities throughout the nation. Through her personal engagement in education, she has equipped countless health professionals to make a powerful impact wherever they serve. It is an honor to be able to recognize Dr. Monroe’s work – and that of her colleagues – with the 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award.”

Dr. Monroe was named to her current role on December 14, 2015. She joined the CDC Foundation from CDC, where she was a member of CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden’s senior leadership team. At CDC, Monroe served as director of the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support from 2010 to 2015. Before joining CDC, Dr. Monroe served as the state health commissioner for Indiana from 2005 to 2010.

Dr. Monroe began her clinical career as a member of the National Health Service Corps at the Morgan County Medical Center in rural Tennessee from 1986–1990. As a clinician educator, she joined the faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at Indiana University and led the department’s work in rural communities from 1990–1992. She then joined St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis in a dual administrative role as director of the Family Medicine Residency Program and the Primary Care Center from 1992–2005.

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Record-Breaking Number of Pharmacy Schools Headed to D.C.

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Fifty pharmacy students have been selected by NACDS RxIMPACT to participate in the NACDS RxIMPACT “U” Academy during 2017 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, March 14-15, 2017. A record-breaking 46 schools will participate in the 2017 event. Pictured: Washington University School of Pharmacy students met with Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) at the 2016 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill.

NACDS Foundation Hosts Prescription and OTC Medication Forum

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The NACDS Foundation hosted a forum this week, “Prescription & OTC Medication Record Integration: A Holistic Patient-Centered Approach.”

The NACDS Foundation hosted a forum this week, “Prescription & OTC Medication Record Integration: A Holistic Patient-Centered Approach,” to explore the potential for advancing patient health and wellness by integrating over-the-counter (OTC) medication use into electronic health records.

The increased use of prescription drugs, wider reliance on self-medication and the rise in the use of OTC medications has led to a higher risk for drug-drug interactions between prescriptions and OTC medications. Prevention strategies focused on especially vulnerable populations who are receiving interacting prescribed drugs—the elderly and chronically ill—could improve patient outcomes.

Representatives from retail pharmacy, pharmacy software system vendors, pharmacy channel partners and other health information technology partners participated in the stakeholder conference, which will culminate in a report that will be widely distributed throughout the stakeholder communities and NACDS communications platforms.

CDC: Pharmacists Are Front Line of Defense against Opioid Abuse

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In an ongoing effort to prevent prescription opioid abuse, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a brochure for pharmacists, “Pharmacists: On the Front Lines—Addressing Prescription Opioid Abuse and Overdose.”

…the CDC is urging pharmacists to fully utilize the vital role they play on the front lines of healthcare delivery…

As one of the most accessible healthcare providers in neighborhoods across the nation, the CDC is urging pharmacists to fully utilize the vital role they play on the front lines of healthcare delivery to communicate with patients to help prevent prescription drug abuse.

The brochure provides helpful prompts to start conversations with patients about their medications and covers ways to recognize patterns which could indicate possible opioid abuse. It also encourages a collaborative approach between pharmacists and prescribers to optimize pain management, while preventing opioid abuse, and emphasizes educating patients about the safe use of opioids, including proper use, side effects and refill requirements.

NACDS Foundation Joins CDC to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

admin2016-10-27T15:14:20-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Community, NACDS_Foundation|

In recognition of antibiotic stewardship programs across the care continuum, the NACDS Foundation will support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) annual one-week observance—Get Smart Week, November 14–20—to raise awareness about the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing.

The CDC has made combating antibiotic resistance a top priority and is partnering with public institutions and private industry to overcome this challenge. The agency has created resources for the initiative, including a Get Smart Week toolkit, fact sheets and other resources, a social media campaign and a partner page where stakeholders can share their plans for the week.

The National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria aims to reduce inappropriate outpatient antibiotic use by 50 percent by 2020. The NACDS Foundation is committed to working with the CDC and other stakeholders to partner in addressing this important public health issue.

NACDS RxIMPACT Urges Voter Engagement Down to the Wire

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The 2016 campaign season is coming down to the wire and it will soon be time to exhale and prepare for what comes next: a new Congress and a new administration.

NACDS RxIMPACT has been working overtime to educate the pharmacy community about the significance of election engagement.

During this pivotal lead-up to the election, NACDS RxIMPACT has been working overtime to educate the pharmacy community about the significance of election engagement. Just this week, NACDS RxIMPACT hosted three grassroots training programs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. The trainings aimed to get pharmacy students updated and excited about getting to the polls to vote, and to keep the momentum going with post-election grassroots advocacy.

Be sure to check out NACDS RxIMPACT Votes Election Day resources on registering to vote, learning about candidates, reviewing important election dates and identify polling locations. These resources will equip you with the information you need to identify your candidate of choice and vote on Election Day. An informed voter is an effective voter, so take this opportunity to use all the resources NACDS RxIMPACT has to offer.

NACDS Actively Engaged in Association Community

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NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, recently served as the emcee at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2016 Summit Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.

NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, recently served as the emcee at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2016 Summit Awards Dinner held in the historic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

The high profile event, attended by more than 1,000 association executives, professionals and political opinion leaders, was covered in Politico Influence and industry publication Association Trends.

In related news, ASAE called on Anderson and other NACDS staff to participate in its election-related programming—before and after the “big day” on November 8. Anderson will present the opening keynote session at ASAE’s “DC Law” conference next week, titled “What You ‘Need to Know’ About Politics.” NACDS also will moderate an expert panel discussion after Election Day comprised of noted journalists from political media outlets, including CQ Roll Call, Bloomberg Politics and The Guardian.

Up Your Advocacy Skills before NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill

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If there was a way to hone your advocacy skills so you could maximize your success during congressional meetings before coming to Washington, D.C. for NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill next year on March 14-15, 2017, would you do it?

The NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact PLUS program will give you the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of your meetings on Capitol Hill…

Here’s your chance. NACDS has a program to help you deliver NACDS policy messages effectively. The NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact PLUS program will give you the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of your meetings on Capitol Hill and will also get you special recognition at future NACDS RxIMPACT Day On Capitol Hill events once you’ve completed the NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact PLUS Program.

Once you join the NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact PLUS program, you will be able to immediately access short advocacy how-to videos, four recorded webinars (accessible anytime your schedule permits once they are recorded live) with experts on how to make the most of your upcoming Capitol Hill meetings.

In the program, pharmacy advocates elect to “adopt” a member of Congress they would like to establish and build a relationship with. (If you are not sure who to “adopt,” NACDS RxIMPACT will follow up with you personally and help you identify a member of Congress). For more information on the 2017 webinar schedule and to register, visit the NACDS RxIMPACT website.

Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) Learns Firsthand about Benefits of Pharmacist-Provided Healthcare Services

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Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) participated in a pharmacy tour hosted by Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, in Johnson City, Tenn., this week. NACDS RxIMPACT lauds the tour, which covered how pharmacist services improve patient outcomes.

NACDS: Political Arena Beckons During American Pharmacists Month Urges pharmacists to volunteer and vote for the candidates of their choice to raise awareness of pharmacy’s engagement and value

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Arlington, Va. – At the midpoint of October’s observance of American Pharmacists Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is calling on the people of pharmacy to help achieve the designation’s objectives by volunteering and voting for the candidates of their choice at all levels of government.

Demonstrating strong political engagement is another vital aspect of remaining top-of-mind among community, state and national leaders.

“The goal of American Pharmacists Month is to help raise awareness of the value of the profession, and the decision-makers in government are among the key audiences. Pharmacy is doing a better-and-better job of demonstrating its vital role in healthcare and in the well-being of people across America, and demonstrating strong political engagement is another vital aspect of remaining top-of-mind among community, state and national leaders,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

“Pharmacists are on the frontline of healthcare delivery, with nearly all Americans—86 percent—living within five miles of a community pharmacy. NACDS members operate pharmacies in every state and congressional district. The healthcare access that pharmacists provide and the well-deserved respect and trust the profession has earned make pharmacists’ involvement in the political process even more compelling.”

The NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots program is waging its NACDS RxIMPACT Votes effort, providing get-out-the-vote resources to the pharmacy community leading up to Election Day on November 8. The resources aim to mobilize the community and increase voter registration and political engagement in campaigns. Significantly, the program does not encourage voting for any particular candidates, rather it focuses on getting voters excited about being part of the election process.

To encourage pharmacy personnel to volunteer and vote for the candidates of their choice, NACDS RxIMPACT launched widely-shared video ads in March and July of this year—“Effective” and “Momentum.” NACDS also launched PharmacyVoter.org—a website targeted to the pharmacy community to showcase the effort. The videos have so far garnered more than 160,000 views on YouTube. The NACDS RxIMPACT Votes resources are tied together with the “hashtag” #PharmacyVoter.

“For 13 years, pharmacists have ranked in the top three in Gallup’s survey of honesty and [ READ MORE ]

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