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This program has been designed by pharmacists, for pharmacists to cover the latest information you need to know about COVID-19, including: outpatient therapies, national and provincial guidelines, eligibility criteria, and how to mitigate the risk of any drug-drug interactions.

This webinar was hosted by CPhA and received financial support from Pfizer Canada ULC in the form of an unrestricted educational grant. It is accredited for 1.0 CEU under CCCEP file 1164-2022-3546-L-P. Accreditation expires November 24, 2023. You must watch the recording and complete the test to earn your CEU.

Presenters:

• Aaron Sihota, BSc, BSc Pharm, RPh.
  Primary Care Pharmacist, UPCC Vancouver
  Clinical Instructor, UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr. Daniel J. G. Thirion, BPharm, MSc., PharmD, FCSHP
  Clinical Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy
  Pharmacist and Researcher, McGill University Health Centre

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As COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in children aged 5 to 11, pharmacists are gearing up to jump into action as part of this next phase to protect our kids. This engaging panel session and Q&A will provide you with the information you need to confidently vaccinate children for COVID-19 and beyond. You’ll hear from pediatric health and pharmacist experts who will review current guidelines and recent study data for children; offer tips and strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and needle fear; and discuss how to set up a kid-friendly vaccination environment and promote a positive experience.

This webinar was presented by CPhA in partnership with Children’s Healthcare Canada. It is not accredited.

Moderator:

• Danielle Paes, PharmD, RPh, Chief Pharmacist Officer, CPhA

Featured panellists:

• Kristen Watt, BSc Phm, RPh, Pharmacist & Owner, Kristen's Pharmacy
• Anna Taddio BScPhm, MSc, PhD, Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto and Senior Associate Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children
• Chantal Singh, MScN, BScN, RN, Nursing Professional Practice Consultant- Paediatrics, LHSC & LHSC Children's Hospital and Professional Practice Officer - PedNIG (Paediatric Nurses Interest Group of RNAO)

Additional resources:

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• View CPhA’s Resource Round-up: Childhood Vaccinations

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Vaccine hesitancy (the delay or refusal of vaccination) is one of the most pressing threats to effectively protecting Canadians from COVID-19. It is complex and influenced by multiple factors, including education, confidence, complacency and convenience. As the most accessible health care professionals, pharmacists have an opportunity to support vaccine uptake by providing patients with evidence-based facts and education in empathetic and respectful ways. Join us to learn about some of the resources, tools, strategies and information you can use to inspire confidence in your patients.

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Featured panellists:

• Jonathan Nhan, PharmD, RPh, Community pharmacist and COVID-19 Resources Canada volunteer
• Angela Sheasgreen, Pharmacy Manager, Elsipogtog Pharmasave
• Anna Taddio, BScPhm, MSc, PhD Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, and Senior Associate Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children
• Lisa-Kaye Williams, BScPhm, RPh, MHM, CHE, CDE, community pharmacy owner

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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to interacting with patients given the restrictions on physical distancing and self-isolation. Pharmacists have quickly adopted virtual care as a mode of communication to increase patient accessibility to care. Legislative and regulatory changes have permitted pharmacy services to be provided virtually, reflecting the integral role pharmacists play in the healthcare system. During this webinar, host Shelita Dattani and pharmacy experts discuss their experiences with providing care digitally and the evolution of the profession through virtual care.

Panellists include Alison Bodnar CEO of Nova Scotia Pharmacists; Sammu Dhaliwall Business Development Manager at NorthWest Telepharmacy Solutions; Sean Simpson Pharmacy Owner of Simpson’s Pharmacy; Tara Maltman-Just Founder & Executive Clinician of Vitality Integrative Medicine.

Additional resources:

Resources mentioned during the webinar:

• Virtual Care Study (BMJ): Uptake and patient and provider communication modality preferences of virtual visits in primary care: a retrospective cohort study in Canada
• Virtual Care Pharmacy Survey (PANS): Virtual Care Survey Results (June 2020)

Other useful webinars:

• Technology for Pharmacies to Navigate COVID-19 and Beyond (presented by Whole Health Pharmacy Partners, June 25, 2020)
• CPE and OPEN Go Virtual! 2020 (presented by the CPE Speaker Series, July 21, 2020)

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What is the role pharmacy can or should play in overall public and population health? Leading pharmacist experts in public health and community pharmacy owners on the front lines in both Canada and the United States reviewed some of the pros and cons of pharmacists providing public health services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, with a particular emphasis on the debate surrounding the role of pharmacy in testing for COVID-19. Host Shelita Dattani spoke with Michael Hogue, president, American Pharmacists Association; Nancy Waite, professor and associate director clinical education, University of Waterloo; Beth Bryan, pharmacist and owner, Surgoinsville Pharmacy (USA); and Kristen Watt, pharmacist and owner, Kristen’s Pharmacy.

Questions:

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• Introductions and why we need a conversation about the pharmacist’s role in public health
• What does COVID-19 testing look like (USA)?
• What are the different types of COVID-19 tests? (USA)
• What does COVID-19 testing by community pharmacists look like? (USA)
• What are the rewards and challenges of pharmacists performing COVID-19 testing? (USA)
• How are pharmacies being remunerated for conducting COVID-19 tests? (USA)
• What training is required for COVID-19 testing? (USA)
• What roles can Canadian pharmacists play in COVID-19 testing? What other roles can pharmacists play during the pandemic?
• Where are we in COVID-19 vaccine development? Who’s going to be first immunized?
• What is the pharmacist’s role in COVID-19 vaccination?
• What role should pharmacists play from a public health perspective?
• Is there hesitancy from patients and/or fear from pharmacy staff in COVID-19 testing? (USA)

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Under the recently issued Section 56 exemptions to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), pharmacists are now authorized to extend, renew, adapt, transfer and deliver opioid-related prescriptions (subject to provincial legislation, regulations and regulatory guidance). How can these exemptions support continuity of care and daily practice? Host Shelita Dattani spoke with Kelly Grindrod, Pharmacy Professor at University of Waterloo (ON); Angela Sheasgreen, Pharmacy Manager at Elsipogtog Pharmasave (NB) ; Lisa Bishop, Associate Professor at School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland (NL); and Mona Kwong, Pharmacy Advisor and Director at Pharmacy Addictions Fellowship Program, BC Centre on Substance Use (BC) to get a pan-Canadian perspective on what these exemptions mean for pharmacists in their role as opioid stewards.

Questions:

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• Interpretation of the federal legislation
• What can pharmacists do under the exemptions in Western Canada?
• What can pharmacists do under the exemptions in Central Canada?
• What can pharmacists do under the exemptions in Atlantic Canada?
• Summary of cross-Canada scope of practice
• How has your patient care changed?
• What happens after the exemptions expire in September?
• How has OAT/OAMT changed?
• How has collaborative or hospital practice changed?
• Are pharmacy technicians impacted by changes?
• What data needs be collected, why and by whom?
• Key lessons for pharmacists as opioid stewards

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All front-line health care providers are at increased risk of moral injury when dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacists and their teams may be struggling with maintaining mental health and wellness while caring for their patients during this time. Host Shelita Dattani spoke with pharmacists and mental health experts Jean-François Desgagné (Pharmacie Desgagné et Martin), Anita Gupta (Clinical, Health & Rehabilitation Psychologist), Heather Scarlett-Ferguson (Alberta Pharmacists' Association) and Karen Wong (Hospital for Sick Children) about strategies and tips to support pharmacy teams during the pandemic.

Questions:

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• Keeping Yourself and Your Staff Engaged
• Practical Tips to Bring You Back to the Moment
• Managing COVID Information Oversaturation
• Managing Your Fears and Those of Your Pharmacy Team
• Managing the Fears of Your Loved Ones
• Protecting Yourself from Burnout
• Protecting Yourself from Harassment or Patient Pressure
• Selfcare While Caring for Others: How to Fill Your Tank
• Maintaining Your Personal Relationships
• Networks and Other Supports for Pharmacists
• Additional Questions From the Audience

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For our 4th COVID Conversations webinar host Shelita Dattani spoke with a panel of front-line pharmacists across the country, sharing their stories about how daily practice and patient care has changed in community pharmacy during COVID-19. Speakers included Christina Tulk (Shoppers Drug Mart), Kimberly Sentes (Towers Pharmacy (PharmaChoice)) and Sukhpreet Poonia (Community Apothecary/Langley Memorial Hospital).

Questions:

Jump to a specific question discussed during the webinar:

• What physical or workflow changes have you made to your pharmacy?
• How are you protecting yourself and your patients?
• How are patients reacting to the changes?
• Are your patients able to access their family doctor?
• Are pharmacies seen an essential service?
• Have you been faced with any local drug supply challenges?
• How are patients responding to the 30-day medication limit?
• Has the 30-day medication limit increased workload in the pharmacy?
• How are you providing care for patients with opioid use disorder?
• How is your staff managing?
• How are you approaching professional services that require patient contact?
• How are you coping with stress?
• Other audience questions: Virtual Care, Medication Returns, Blister Packs?