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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.

• Guidance for healthcare professionals
• Sample list of potential pharmacy public health roles at the local or state level
• Infection prevention and control checklist
• Free member access to the Pharmacy Competency Assessment Center modules on emergency preparedness and infection prevention 
• Drug Shortages Resource Center 
• Guidance on usage of face masks versus respirators  
• Links to COVID-19 information hubs from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, World Health Organization (WHO), and others
• Links to academic journal collections
• Links to healthcare organizations' COVID-19 resource centers, including resources for patients

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.

Please click on About Us/Pharmacy Technicians for all the details.
https://cshponline.org/page-1075344/8860264

Due to the unprecedented impact of COVID we are extending the deadline for submissions of nominations through April 16th, 2020.  This is to balance the time necessary for the recipient to write their lecture for related fall events.

Criteria for the Award and Nominations:

Nominations should be accompanied by a one to three page statement about why the individual is qualified for the award along with a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.

Candidates for the award should be pharmacy practitioners or educators who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary dedication to fostering excellence in pharmacy management or administration. Although this award does not have specific minimum criteria that must be met, candidates for the award will often have:

• Demonstrated inspiring team leadership that yielded nationally significant innovations in pharmacy practice
• May have made noteworthy contributions in mentoring new practice leaders
• May have inspired a large number of pharmacy students or practitioners to make a commitment to professionalism and innovation in practice management through their teaching, speaking, or publications

Nominations should be emailed to:
Patricia C. Kienle, B.S.Pharm., M.P.A, FASHP
Chair John W. Webb Lecture Award Selection Committee ASHP
awards@ashp.org

For more information about the history of the award and to see a list of past recipients please visit: https://www.ashp.org/About-ASHP/Awards/Leadership-Awards/John-Webb-Lecture-Award

State policymakers should take the following steps to ensure that pharmacists in their communities are enabled to effectively support prevention and response efforts for outbreaks such as the coronavirus disease 2019  CLICK TO READ ASHP'S FULL REPORT