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ASHP's new COVID Care Certified course prepares pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for managing clinical and operational challenges during the pandemic. The online course includes a variety of relevant, evidence-based resources and tools to care for patients in all stages of COVID-19, including those critically ill. It also addresses managing pharmacy staffing and workflow, as well as supply chain challenges. This course is free for ASHP members, with reduced rates for institutions and others. After completion, participants will receive documentation that they are COVID Care Certified by ASHP.
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Our frequently accessed COVID-19 Resource Center has been transformed into a new microsite that intuitively organizes the resources you need to effectively respond to the pandemic. We will continue to enhance the site with new and updated content, which remains open to all healthcare professionals engaged in the COVID-19 response.
Read more about ASHP COVID-19 Microsite
Click for the Recording of the March 31, 2020 virtual forum on pharmacist responses and concerns relative to Covid-19
Healthcare Associations Join to Combat COVID-19
CSHP's Legislative Committee reports that the Dept of Consumer Protection released new modifications to some regulations today. One of them is the change in pharmacist/tech ratios in "Institution outpatient, inpatient and satellite pharmacies". Please see the attached announcement Pharmacy_Credential_Holder_Letter.pdf
The physical CSHP may be closed but the Society is still open and operating remotely during our regular business hours. If you need assistance, email to office@cshponline.org (please do not call)
In the interest of the health and safety of our community, the CSHP leadership is exploring ways to present CE programs and conferences virtually. Information will be sent directly to all for whom we've email.
We have extended recertification deadlines for 60 days for CPhTs and Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technicians (CSPTs) who have March 31, April 30, and May 31 expiration dates to allow them extra time for completing CE and submitting applications.
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