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florida PHARMACY TODAY VOL. 82 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2019 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION Departments Features 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 10 Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Legislative Task Force 7 Executive Insight 12 12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season 14 A Spark of Advocacy 17 FPA Regional Directors NOVEMBER 2019 | 3
Mission FPA Calendar 2019 Statements: Florida Pharmacy Today Journal DECEMBER 21-22 Pharmacy Days at the Capitol The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer-reviewed journal which serves as a me- 3-4 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting 25-26 Clinical Meeting dium through which the Florida Pharmacy Altamonte Springs Destin Association can communicate with the profes- 7-8 FPA Law & Regulatory Conference - 31 Last Day for Election Ballots sion on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, Sarasota FEBRUARY socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy 9 APhA Diabetes Certificate Program and newsworthy items of interest to the pro- Sarasota 29 Award Nominations Due fession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits 25-26 Christmas Holiday - MARCH and accepts advertising congruent with its FPA Office Closed expressed mission. 13 Legislative Session Ends JANUARY 20-23 APhA Annual Meeting Washington, D.C. Florida Pharmacy Today Board 1 New Year's Day - FPA Office Closed of Directors 14 Legislative Session Begins The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory FPA Office Closed capacity to the managing editor and executive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today Jour- FOR A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS GO TO nal in the establishment and interpretation of WWW.FLORIDAPHARMACY.ORG the Journal’s policies and the management of Events calendar subject to change the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities. The Board of Directors also serves to motivate the Florida Pharmacy Association members to secure ap- CE CREDITS (CE cycle) propriate advertising to assist the Journal in The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours’ LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours’ general education needed every license renewal period. There its goal of self-support. is a 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must also complete a 1 hour Florida Board approved continuing education on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for Advertisers this biennial period by September 30, 2021 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to renew their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2020. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. BAILEY................................................................ 18 For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy CE CORRESPONDENCE................................. 18 Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.floridapharmacy.org EPIC..................................................................... 16 KAHAN & ASSOCIATES................................. 16 CONTACTS PQC........................................................................ 2 FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 Note: The views of the authors do not PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFE MEDICINES......... 9 FSHP — Tamekia Bennett (850) 906-9333 necessarily represent the views or PHARMACISTS MUTUAL.............................. 20 UF — Emely McKitrick (352) 273-5169 opinions of the Florida Pharmacy As- sociation, Florida Pharmacy Today or FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 any related entities. NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300 DISCLAIMER Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative infor- mation with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association is engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use. E-MAIL YOUR SUGGESTIONS/IDEAS TO 4 | FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY dave@fiorecommunications.com
The President’s Viewpoint DAVID "CHACHI" MACKERAY, RPH What I'm Thankful For I t’s that time of the year when we are I most certainly am thankful for my reminded of how truly blessed we fellow FPA Board of Directors, com- are and what really matters most mittee/council chairs and members to each of us. It’s something that we who volunteer so many hours for the all need to be reminded of every now advancement of the pharmacy profes- and then, as it’s so easy to get lost in the sion. Of course, I’m saving the best for day-to-day activities, that we should last, that of which I’m so thankful for… stop for a moment and tell ourselves YOU, our members, without whom we that we’re so fortunate to have what we wouldn’t exist. You are the reason we have, appreciate the joys that we’ve ex- do what we do. perienced and beautiful memories that were created. There is an old saying that “one doesn’t truly realize what they had un- til it no longer exists.” That saying can mean many different things to so many I personally people, but one common feeling for ev- eryone is that of thankfulness. Such a thank you all for David Mackeray, RPh simple and easy act to show gratitude toward one another, learned at a very electing me as young age, but unfortunately the most forgotten and underutilized action by your president, many doors of opportunity for me both personally and professionally, and I’m most humans. So, as I begin this article, I have showing your so thankful to have worked with or for them, being able to gain so much many thoughts of what I’m so very thankful for… specifically toward the trust, confidence knowledge from all my experiences with them. Florida Pharmacy Association, the pharmacy profession and most impor- and support in me One such connection eventually led me to opening my own pharma- tantly you, the members of the FPA. I personally thank you all for elect- to lead this great cy management business. I’m current- ly discussing a business opportunity ing me as your president, showing your trust, confidence and support in me to association. with someone a mutual friend intro- duced me to, believing that a collabo- lead this great association. I’m also ration between us could possibly lead very thankful for my predecessors who to something worthwhile. Even at a paved the way, created and built such national level, I’ve been very fortu- a wonderful foundation for this orga- nate to have met some fantastic indi- nization. In addition to being includ- Another part of FPA that I’m thank- viduals who have been very influen- ed into that special group of individu- ful for is the countless opportuni- tial and powerful in the advancement als, I’m most thankful to call them my ties that being a member and lead- of the pharmacy profession. I’m so good friends, who I know I can count er has created for me personally and thankful for the opportunity to have on any time for anything and they are professionally. I couldn’t even begin met them, as well as for them inspir- more than willing to help me. to count the number of people I have ing me to get involved, become active I’m very thankful for the FPA staff met through the FPA and have become and assume leadership positions with and executive VP, who go above and good friends with, many becoming my pride at local, state and national levels beyond the normal call of duty, work- very close friends for whom I’m ex- for the improvement and advancement ing crazy hours behind the scenes that tremely thankful. of the pharmacy profession. And I can most members don’t even know about. These special people have opened so See President’s Viewpoint, continued on page 6 NOVEMBER 2019 | 5
President’s Viewpoint, from Page 5 2018-19 FPA Board of Directors honestly say how thankful I am for my The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work participation at all levels at multiple po- and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work sitions. diligently all year long on behalf of our members. It would be remiss of me not to per- sonally express my sincere appreciation Angela Garcia.....................................................................................................Board Chair and thankfulness to those whose help, David Mackarey..........................................................................................FPA President support and guidance have allowed me Kimberly Jones.......................................................................................... FPA Treasurer to achieve and become what I am today. Joseph Scuro............................................................................................ President Elect First, thanks to my wonderful parents Gary Koesten..............................................................................Speaker of the House who sacrificed so much and worked so Eric Larson.......................................................................Vice Speaker of the House hard to give me the opportunity to at- Bill Kernan................................................................................................... FSHP President tend a private pharmacy school and Preston McDonald............................................................................. Region 1 Director support my financial obligations and Neil Barnett............................................................................................Region 2 Director needs so I could enjoy the nicer comforts Larry Alaimo..........................................................................................Region 3 Director of living. I couldn’t have survived with- Cheryl Rouse.........................................................................................Region 4 Director out their help, support and love. Even James Alcorn.......................................................................................Region 5 Director to this day, when I feel a little down and Barbara Beadle...................................................................................Region 6 Director out, my Italian mother still reminds me Paul Delisser.......................................................................................... Region 7 Director how lucky and fortunate I am to have Ramy Gabriel.........................................................................................Region 8 Director such giving parents and that I have so Mitchell Levinson...............................................................................Region 9 Director much to be thankful for and stop feeling Julie Burger.......................................................................................Technician Director sorry for myself. She’s so right!!! (Aren’t all moms?) I’m also so very thankful to my wife Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board and daughter who have been so sup- portive and understanding of all the Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu meetings, conference calls and time Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com away from them while attending to the Treasurer.........................................................Eric Jakab, ericjakab@hotmail.com needs of the FPA. They know and re- Secretary............................................. Julie Burger, julieburger133@gmail.com spect my dedication and passion to the association and the pharmacy profes- Member.................................................. Michael Finnick, michaelfinnick@ufl.edu sion, and for that, I’m extremely and sin- Member.....................................................David Mackarey, dmackarey@aol.com cerely thankful. Member.......................................................Matt Schneller, schnem18@gmail.com So, as you can see, I have so much to Member..........................................Teresa Tomerlin, teresapharmd@cfl.rr.com be thankful for, as God has truly blessed Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com me in so many different ways, and I al- Technician Member........................Julie Burger, julieburger133@gmail.com ways make sure to thank him daily!!! n Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu 6 | FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY
Executive Insight BY MICHAEL MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, JACKSON, EVP & CEO, RPH FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION Political Giving Can Be Effective, But… Y ou can’t pick up a newspaper, to register with the Office of Insur- visit a social media site or watch ance Regulation the evening news without hear- ■■ Added a requirement for MAC pric- ing about the political maneuvering on ing lists to be updated regularly various issues. In Washington, D.C., it ■■ Engaged heavily to fight against ef- appears that Congress is in total grid- forts to facilitate importation of pre- lock on things that have little to do with scription medications bypassing the pharmacy or health care. Well, here in pharmacist Florida, we cannot wait for Congress to address the many issues that we are grappling with today. What we do What we do know know is that the practice of pharmacy is regulated within the states. This means is that the practice that the primary efforts of the Florida Pharmacy Association are to get our message before the Florida House, Sen- ate and the Governor’s office. of pharmacy is We have been successful over the years with our advocacy campaigns in- regulated within the Michael Jackson, B.Pharm cluding but not limited to the following: ■■ Advanced legislation allowing for states. This means to laws to allow for payment of med- collaborative practice through all House committees and passed the that the primary ication reconciliation ■■ Fought for changes to the Pharmacy House floor ■■ Advanced House legislation allow- efforts of the Practice Act that allows pharmacists to administer all vaccines recom- ing pharmacists to test and treat for influenza and strep as well as allow- Florida Pharmacy mended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to adults as ing all pharmacists to collaborate with Florida physicians on the care Association are to well as to administer long acting an- tipsychotic medications and much of the chronically ill ■■ Successfully fought back efforts to get our message more We are able to accomplish this be- allow for automated pharmacy sys- before the Florida cause we have worked to build lasting House, Senate and tems in Florida relationships with key members of the ■■ Included an exemption for phar- House and Senate and also supported the Governor’s macists from having to query the strategically special election commit- PDMP database for patients in a li- tees. These relationships come from office. censed hospice the review and distribution of funds ■■ Worked with House and Senate from our political campaign accounts sponsors to limit the fiscal impact of that many of you have supported over mandatory electronic prescribing the years. We make it easy for you to ■■ Added standards to the Pharmacy ■■ Stopped efforts to require mandato- donate to the Florida Pharmacist Po- Practice Act to address aggressive ry mail order for Medicaid patients litical Committee and you can do that auditing tactics by Medicaid and ■■ Successfully defended against ef- through your smart phone. Just go to non-Medicaid plans forts to restrict pharmacist dispens- the FPA website, and under the menu ■■ Created the definition of pharmacy ing item “Advocacy & Legislation,” select benefit manager and required them ■■ Advocated for support of revisions the option “Political Donation.” NOVEMBER 2019 | 7
FPA STAFF Executive Insight, from Page 7 Executive Vice President/CEO Michael Jackson The Florida Pharmacist Political Committee (FPPC) is a means for us all to pool (850) 222-2400, ext. 200 our resources and have a greater reach to candidates who have or will have an un- Director of Continuing Education derstanding of what’s best for the practice of pharmacy and each aspect of patient Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120 care. The vast majority of your contributions go directly to political candidates to Continuing Education Coordinator support their campaigns. Your support of the Florida Pharmacist Political Commit- Stacey Brooks, ext. 210 tee can make a difference. So far this year we have reported $29,571 in donations Coordinator of Membership to the FPPC from 107 contributors. We had one large contribution from American Christopher Heil, ext. 110 Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc., to which we are very thankful. Accounting Coordinator Just imagine if all of our members donated $50 to the Florida Pharmacist Politi- Ashley Gandy ext. 211 cal Committee. We would have $161,200 in our war chest and could change a lot of minds at the Florida Capitol on issues such as how metrics are being used and ad- FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARD Chair............................... Carol Motycka, St. Augustine dress the continuing abuses of PBMs on our industry. We need your help as mem- Vice Chair.........................Cristina Medina, Hollywood bers to support the FPPC. I personally gave $250 this year and have done so for the Treasurer.................................... Eric Jakab, Gainesville past several years. I even gave directly to legislators that are supportive of phar- Secretary............................. Julie Burger, Pensacola Member.........................Michael Finnick, Jacksonville macy issues. It really feels good to see them reach out to us when pharmacy relat- Member.............David Mackarey, Boynton Beach ed questions come up that they may be confused about. Make your contribution Member....................................... Matt Schneller, Tampa today and be an FPPC supporter. I’ll have a special FPPC ribbon for you at next Member............................Teresa Tomerlin, Rockledge Member...................................... Greta Pelegrin, Hialeah year’s convention recognizing you as an advocate partner. n Technician Member..........Julie Burger, Pensacola Executive Editor.......Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee Journal Reviewer........................... Dr. Melissa Ruble Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill JOIN This is a peer-reviewed publication. ©2019 FLORIDA PHARMACY JOURNAL, INC. ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE: The Florida Pharmacy Today is a publication that welcomes articles that have a direct pertinence to the current practice of pharmacy. All articles are subject to review by the Publication Review Committee, editors and other outside referees. Submitted articles are received with the understanding TODAY! that they are not being considered by another publication. All articles become the property of the Florida Pharmacy Today and may not be published without written permission from both the author and the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Florida Pharmacy Association as- sumes no responsibility for the statements and opinions made by the authors to the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Journal of the Florida Pharmacy Association does not accept for publication articles or letters concerning religion, politics or any other subject the editors/publishers deem unsuitable for the readership of this journal. In addition, The Journal does not accept advertising material from persons who are running for office in the association. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Letters and materials submitted for consideration for publication may be subject to review by the Editorial Review Board. FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY, Annual subscrip- tion - United States and foreign, Individual $36; Institution $70/year; $5.00 single copies. Florida residents add 7% sales tax. FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 610 N. Adams St. • Tallahassee, FL 32301 850/222-2400 • FAX 850/561-6758 Web address: www.floridapharmacy.org
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Legislative Task Force By: Isabel Jacobs, NSU Legislative Task Force Chair, SNPhA President and Emmanuel Escobar, NSU Legislative Task Force Board Member The Legislative Task Force (LTF) at Nova Southeastern University Col- lege of Pharmacy is a group of highly dedicated students that serve as policy leaders in other organizations or have demonstrated extensive advocacy and legislation efforts as professional ac- complishments. LTF is comprised of a task force chair, Isabel Jacobs, and eight executive board members— Emmanuel Escobar, Breana Caturano Meagan Finucan, Balsam Elajouz, Benjamin Lowry, Jacob Johnson, Jessie Phipps and Darren Logozzo. Members of the task force have diverse professional backgrounds and goals, and they serve as leaders in various organizations in- cluding the Student Society for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), APhA-ASP, Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) and Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS). Though our interests are diverse, one goal among mem- bers remains the same: to advance the future of healthcare and the profession of pharmacy to better serve our patients and the healthcare team. This principle unites us as a unit to promote the importance of advocacy to evoke change in the future of our profession and create opportunities for the stu- dent body to be engaged in aspects of legislation. Faculty and students from This year, we’ve accomplished bringing opportunities re- NSU College of Pharmacy garding the investment in the future of our profession to at 2019 Legislative Days in March NSU through creating several college-wide events with guest speakers from various prestigious backgrounds from around the state. Our first event was an introduction to policy aware- ness, Advocacy and You with Dr. David “Chachi” Mackarey, where Dr. Mackarey provided students with an overview of important bills impacting the future of our profession, con- veying the need to be involved in state level organizations. Our next event was with SSDP at the College of Pharma- cy, created by SSDP President and Board Member Balsam Ela- jouz, Drug Policy with FL Representative Michael Gottlieb. Rep. Gottlieb highlighted the important considerations re- garding illicit and recreational drug use among the patients we serve. He also addressed the stigmas/fallacies associated with illicit drug use, showcasing the need for proper educa- tion from both the healthcare provider and patient’s perspec- tive, and the impacts lack of education have on patient health. Board Members Emmanuel Escobar and Isabel Jacobs standing with panelists This event was one of several interprofessional events with from “Policy for Patient-Centered Care” (left to right: Dr. Eric Goldsmith, Dr. Joshua Lenchus, Dr. David Mackarey, and Dr. William Kernan) the osteopathic medical students at our school aimed at pro- 10 | FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY
moting camaraderie between our pro- Panelists from fessions as our evolving roles as health- “Policy for Patient- care professionals begin to integrate. Centered Care” Our next event, Policy for Patient- Centered Care, was an interprofession- al panel organized by LTF Board Mem- bers in collaboration with students from Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA), along with College of Pharma- cy organizations SNPhA, SSHP, SSDP, PLS, APhA-ASP. This interdisciplinary culmination of efforts was focused on uniting both professions to optimize pa- tient health outcomes. Physicians and pharmacists were both represented with our highly esteemed guests Dr. David Mackerey, Dr. William Kernan, Dr. Josh- ua Lenchus and Dr. Eric Goldsmith. Following this event, LTF Board Members and APhA-ASP Policy Chairs Meagan Finucan and Benjamin Lowry, as well as APhA-ASP President Breana Caturano, presented and co-organized the event, Resolution Basics with our guest of honor, Dr. Angela Garcia. Presenters focused on the foundation of resolutions, putting ideas into legislation, and teaching students how they can write their own resolutions. Benjamin and Meagan insightfully advised students based on their work authoring current resolutions for APhA-ASP during this event. Students listen as guest speaker Dr. David Mackarey presents during “Advocacy and You” Finally, our last event of the semester, SSHP Halloween Ex- travaganza, was a PAC fundraiser promoted among the stu- dent body. Students were encouraged to purchase tickets to a night of fun Halloween and political action spirit including a costume contest, raffles and prizes for attending. The event Board Member Meagan was created by the Student Society of Health-System Pharma- Finucan presenting at cists (SSHP) Policy Chair Jessie Phipps. “Resolution Basics” At NSU, policy is more than just an act, it is part of our culture, and the individuals on our board are highly invest- ed, knowledgeable and passionate leaders who innovate op- portunities in order to educate and prepare our peers to meet with local legislators and attend Legislative Days in January. Our hopes are that this legislative session is the most accom- plished yet for the pharmacy profession. We are willing to make this vision a reality now, as students, but one day in the near future as pharmacists, in a lifelong journey of advocacy for our profession. Board Member Benjamin Lowry Presenting at “Resolution Basics” NOVEMBER 2019 | 11
12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved 1. 2. 3. WASH HANDS OFTEN TO HELP BUNDLE UP TO STAY DRY AND MANAGE STRESS. Give PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WARM. Wear appropriate yourself a break if you feel GERMS. It’s flu season. Wash outdoor clothing: light, warm stressed out, overwhelmed, your hands with soap and layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and out of control. Some of the clean running water for at least and waterproof boots. best ways to manage stress 20 seconds. are to find support, connect socially, and get plenty of sleep. 7. 8. 9. GET EXAMS AND GET YOUR MONITOR CHILDREN. Keep SCREENINGS. Ask your health VACCINATIONS. Vaccinations potentially dangerous toys, care provider what exams you help prevent diseases and save food, drinks, household need and when to get them. lives. Everyone 6 months and items, and other objects out of Update your personal and older should get a flu vaccine children’s reach. Protect them family history. each year. from drowning, burns, falls, and other potential accidents. 12 | FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY
ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. 4. 5. 6. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE BE SMOKE-FREE. Avoid FASTEN SEAT BELTS WHILE OR LET OTHERS DRINK AND smoking and secondhand DRIVING OR RIDING IN A DRIVE. Whenever anyone smoke. Smokers have greater MOTOR VEHICLE. Always drives drunk, they put health risks because of their buckle your children in the everyone on the road in tobacco use, but nonsmokers car using a child safety seat, danger. Choose not to drink also are at risk when exposed booster seat, or seat belt and drive and help others do to tobacco smoke. according to their height, the same. weight, and age. Buckle up every time, no matter how short the trip and encourage passengers to do the same. 10. 11. 12. PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY. Most PREPARE FOOD EAT HEALTHY, STAY residential fires occur during SAFELY. Remember these ACTIVE. Eat fruits and the winter months, so don’t simple steps: Wash hands and vegetables which pack leave fireplaces, space heaters, surfaces often, avoid cross- nutrients and help lower the food cooking on stoves, or contamination, cook foods risk for certain diseases. Limit candles unattended. Have an to proper temperatures and your portion sizes and foods emergency plan and practice it refrigerate foods promptly. high in fat, salt, and sugar. regularly. Also, be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Be inspired to stay in the spirit of good health! Listen to The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song or a holiday health podcast. NOVEMBER 2019 | 13
A Spark of Advocacy By Taylor Harris, P2 Larkin University College of Pharmacy When I began pharmacy school at speak about lunch breaks for community pharmacists. This Larkin University College of Pharmacy piqued the interests of my classmates, which led to my nom- in August 2018, I thought that all I would ination and election to Larkin University’s APhA-ASP Policy have time to do is to study and prepare Chair. After securing this position, I immediately got to work for endless exams. When I joined Lar- on how I could help other pharmacists, my classmates and kin University’s student chapter of the my patients through advocacy. American Pharmacists Association, While planning for Legislative Days, I began to work with APhA-ASP, at the beginning of my phar- the Student Advocacy Outreach Team, which was an ad- macy school journey to meet extracur- hoc committee under the Governmental Affairs Committee ricular requirements, I never realized (GAC) of the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) last legisla- Taylor Harris, that joining APhA would ignite a spark tive session. This outreach team kept me informed on where APhA-ASP Policy in me to continuously use my legislation was moving and the actions that needed to Vice President, SSHP voice to advocate for our be taken. During the last legislation session, we Advocacy Chair profession. focused on tracking bills regarding pharmacy I have been work- benefit managers (HB271/SB906 for 2019), test ing in the community pharmacy setting and treat (HB389 for 2020), and collaborative since I first graduated high school in practice (HB833/SB1050 for 2019). I forward- 2015. Since then, I have seen issues that ed this information to the rest of Larkin affect pharmacist and patient wellbeing University so I could keep them updated firsthand, and know that there needs to with practice-changing bills that would be change. During my Ethics and Law impact their future. In July 2019, the Stu- class last fall, I seized the opportunity to dent Advocacy Outreach Team became an official committee under the GAC. I remain part of this new, yet vital, outreach committee Larkin students and faculty because it is imperative that everyone is educated (Dr. Jordan Sedlacek) with House on what legislation is introduced, so we can help push Representative Shevrin Jones it forward or advocate against it. Legislative Days in March 2019 was my first exposure to actively advocating for our profession. I never believed that my own voice mattered or could make a difference, but while meeting with state Rep. Shevrin Jones, I felt that as long as I put my mind to what I wanted to accomplish, it is possi- ble to make change! Shortly after Legislative Days, Dr. Angela Garcia, invited me to the Dade County Pharmacy Association (DCPA) Resolution Writing Workshop to help create ideas for the next legislative session. While speaking about my ideas I NEVER BELIEVED THAT MY OWN VOICE MATTERED OR COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BUT WHILE MEETING WITH STATE REP. SHEVRIN JONES, I FELT THAT AS LONG AS I PUT MY MIND TO WHAT I WANTED TO ACCOMPLISH, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE CHANGE! 14 | FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY
Taylor Harris presenting Resolution 2019-9 No Pharmacist Left Alone at the FPA 129th Annual Convention, July 10-14, 2019 on the issues that need to be addressed, I found myself sur- rounded by local pharmacy leaders in the Miami-Dade com- munity including Drs. Carla Luque, Humberto Martinez and Carmen Aceves to help fuel my spark of advocacy into a fire. In April 2019, I was elected to be Larkin University’s APhA- ASP Policy Vice President, and SSHP Advocacy Chair. During the FPA’s 129th Annual Convention in July 2019, as APhA Pol- icy Vice President, I served as the Larkin University APhA- ASP Delegate in the FPA House of Delegates. I presented one resolution in collaboration with Brevard County Pharmacy Association, and one on behalf of Dade County Pharmacy Association: House Representative Shevrin Jones at Larkin University College of Pharmacy, Oct. 2, 2019 2019-9: No Pharmacist Left Alone 2019-22: Metrics Used in Pharmacy Practice sity’s Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (SSHP) vice Both resolutions passed through the House of Delegates. president and current APhA policy chair, and I were joined This accomplishment kept the fire within me alive, and I am by 25 Larkin University students to attend this workshop. We continuously working to make sure legislation is drafted to discussed patient safety with Representative Jones, and he of- address these issues. fered to come speak to Larkin University students and faculty In August 2019, Rep. Jones (District 101) hosted a bill writ- about how to effectively advocate for our profession. With the ing workshop in South Florida. Jessica Bruno, Larkin Univer- tremendous help and support from my APhA Advisors, Dr. Christiane Chbib and Dr. Paul Boylan, and my SSHP Advisor, Dr. Jordan Sedlacek, we hosted Representative Jones at Larkin University. Students and faculty were educated on grassroots efforts in advocacy during the event, and continue to contact me on how they can help. As a profession, we need to embrace our voices. We need to continue to stand up and fight for what we want to change because the changes will happen regardless, but we must have a say in them. If we continue to stay silent on issues that impact our profession and careers, our profession will be at a standstill. We have to continue to turn sparks of advocacy into a fire to move our profession forward. Larkin students at House Representative Shevrin Jones’ Bill Writing Workshop, Aug. 22, 2019 NOVEMBER 2019 | 15
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FPA Regional Directors Do you know your Regional Director? Take a look at the map below and follow this link to reach out. https://www.floridapharmacy.org/general/custom.asp?page=FPAlRegionalDiectors What issues do you see at your practice site? Reach out to work with others facing similar issues in your community. Regional directors have the most up to date information related to pharmacy issues and legislation affecting your areas. NOVEMBER 2019 | 17
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