The Convention
Two Days of Empowering Sessions
If Pharmacy is a part of who you are, then the 2018 NCAP Convention is a Must Be There Event for you! Regardless of where you work, your practice setting, or whether you are a pharmacist, technician, student pharmacist, or other pharmacy advocate, there is something important going on for you at Convention this year. Our theme, "Positioning for Influence: From Patient Stories to Pharmacy Vision”, is sure to resonate, motivate and empower those who attend any of the day-long workshops, 12+ continuing education sessions, or numerous interactive round tables and scientific posters. From the Keynote session to the Networking Reception with Exhibitors, the patient stories shared and the information gained are destined to influence.
Also, for the first time, NCAP will be devoting an entire day of Convention to important issues impacting our profession. All pharmacists, technicians and student pharmacists are welcome to lend their voice to this unique event designed to advance pharmacy and better position our profession for influencing change. Important, yet controversial issues and practices are shaping our profession. Change is inevitable-- for better or worse--and becoming more proactive as NC pharmacy professionals can be the difference in setting the direction and controlling the impact.
Are issues such as these important to you?
Then you do not want to miss out on Convention. Come, speak out, help set direction, and secure pharmacy's future in North Carolina!
Exhibitor Information
Friday: Networking Reception with Exhibitors
Saturday: Lunch with Platform Exhibits
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NCAP extends a special pre-meeting thank you to our exhibitors and sponsors. Convention-goers, come walk the exhibit showcase on Friday evening while enjoying a drink and tasty hors d'oeuvres. In a fun networking environment, come learn about the latest resources and products available from our exhibitors. Then be sure to join us for "Lunch with the Exhibitors" on Saturday when select exhibitors will take to the speaker platform to share important information.
General Sessions
Keynote Session
Opioid Epidemic: Dismantling Stigma to Transform Practice: Patient, Family, Physician, and Pharmacist Perspectives
Speakers:
Donald McDonald, MSW, LCAS
Executive Director
Addiction Professionals of North Carolina
Betsy Ragone
Founder & President
Michael's VOICE
Udobi Campbell, PharmD, MBA
Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory Services at Duke University Hospital
Jana Burson, MD
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Medical Director for Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center
Cheryl Viracola, PharmD
Pharmacy Program Manager
Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties
Friday: Featured Session
The Times They Are A Changin': Getting Ready for Medicaid Managed Care in North Carolina
Speakers:
Sue Lynn Ledford, RN, BSN, DrPH
Public Health Division Director
Wake County
John C. Stancil, Jr., R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy, DMEPOS, Home Care and Ancillary Services - Division of Medical Assistance
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Saturday: Featured Session
Every Voice Matters! Collectively Setting the Vision for North Carolina Pharmacy
Moderator:
Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD
Vice President, Policy and Operations
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
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Roundtables
Collaborating for Excellence
Friday 1:30-2:30pm
In keeping with this year's theme, Positioning for Influence: from Patient Stories to Pharmacy Vision, there will be a session dedicated to discussions on impactful patient stories, innovative best practices, and clinical pearls from around the great state of North Carolina.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from approximately twenty topics and attend up to three dynamic discussions.
Posters
Friday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm and displayed at the networking reception
Workshops
Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Looking to amp up your skills?
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Choose from one of two day-long workshops
Advanced Opioid Workshop
Opioid Epidemic: Pharmacists Transforming Practice to Save Lives
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Learning modules include:
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Harm Reduction Strategies
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Pain Management
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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment
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Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction
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The Advanced Opioid Workshop is sponsored and accredited by NCAP for 8.0 hours of NC CPE. Registration for this workshop is a part of the regular Convention registration for Day 1 of Convention. Click the Register button on the home page above.
APhA Diabetes Certificate Program
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Learning modules include:
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Current Concepts and Standards of Care
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Evaluating and Adjusting Drug Therapy
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Counseling and Lifestyle Intervention
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Analyzing, Interpreting, and Monitoring Patient Interventions
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The Diabetes Certificate Program requires registration through APhA.
We hope that you will also register with NCAP to attend day 2 of Convention by clicking on the Register Button on the home page above.
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Convention Program
Schedule at a Glance
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Friday, September 21
7:00 am - 8:30 am
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Registration/Continental Breakfast/Silent Auction Opens
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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NCAP Advanced Opioid Workshop
Opioid Epidemic: Pharmacists Transforming Practice to Save Lives (Lunch and Breaks Provided)
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APhA Diabetes Certificate Program
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7:30 am - 8:30 am
Product Theater - Breakfast Symposium
Sponsored by Novo Nordisk
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8:30 am - 8:45 am
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Welcome/Introductions
Speakers:
Courtney Bradley, PharmD
Irene Ulrich, PharmD
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8:45 am - 10:30 am
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Keynote Session
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Opioid Epidemic: Dismantling Stigma to Transform Practice: Patient, Family, Physician and Pharmacist Perspectives
Moderator: Udobi Campbell, PharmD, MBA
Speakers:
Donald McDonald, MSW
Betsy Ragone
Jana Burson, MD
Cheryl Viracola, PharmD
10:30 am - 10:45 am
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Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm (Concurrent Sessions - Choice)
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(A) Deprescribing Best Practices
Speaker: Tasha Woodall, PharmD
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(B) Pharmacy Audits: PBM Tactics and Prevention Strategies
Speaker: Jason Crawford, Pharmacist Analyst PAAS National
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(C) Opioid Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Recent Legislation: What you need to know
Speaker: Angela Livingood, PharmD
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(D) Taking Control of Your Finanical Future
Speakers: Todd Bailey and Daniel Lee
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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
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Lunch with Awards and Recognitions
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Collaborating for Excellence - Roundtable Discussions
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Poster Session
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2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
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The Times They are a Changin' - Getting Ready for Medicaid Managed Care in North Carolina
Speakers:
Sue Lynn Ledford, RN, BSN, DrPH
John Stancil, R.Ph.
OTC Jeopardy
Multi-school Competition
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3:45 pm
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Residency Showcase opens for Fourth-Year Students
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
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Break
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4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Concurrent Sessions - Choice)
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(A) DEA-Led Discussion on Long-term Care
Speaker: David Hargroder, Manager DEA
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(B) Chronic Care Management: Making the Service a Reality in your Practice
Speakers:
Cody Clifton, PharmD
Desiree Gaines, PharmD
Moderator: Andria Eker, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
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(C) IV Sterile Compounding: Safety and Risks; Sterility Testing
Speaker: Scarlett Eckert, PharmD
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4:45 pm
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Residency Showcase Opens for Other Students
5:45 pm
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Residency Showcase Closes
5:30-Until
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Networking Reception with Exhibitors
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Saturday, September 22
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For the first time, NCAP will be devoting this entire second day of Convention to important issues impacting our profession. All pharmacists, technicians and student pharmacists are welcome to lend their voice to this unique event designed to help better position our profession for influencing change. Are issues such as advanced roles for technicians, work environment, business transparency, star ratings, Medicaid reform, telehealth clinical services, remote verification, provider designation, collaborative practice, or the job market important to you? Then you don’t want to miss out on this new NCAP event.
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Registration/Silent Auction Opens
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7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Breakfast with the Forums
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Chronic Care Practice Forum Update
Speaker: Jason Moss, PharmD
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​Community Care Practice Forum Update
Speaker: Cortney Mospan, PharmD
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Health-System Practice Forum Update
Speaker: Kira Brice, PharmD
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New Practitioner Network Update
Speaker: Kevin Helmlinger, PharmD
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8:30 am - 8:45 am
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Business Break and Time to Transition to Specific Summits
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8:45 am - Noon
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Identifying the Five Most Impactful and Potential Profession-Changing Issues that Pharmacy Faces
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Choose one of the following Summit Groups
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Facilitated by: NCAP Board of Directors and Summit Planning Teams
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Academia Summit
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Ambulatory Care/Public Health Summit
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Community Care Summit
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Health System Summit
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Long-Term Care Summit
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Student Pharmacists Summit
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Technicians Summit
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Break to be provided for each summit
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Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch with Platform Exhibits
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1:30 pm - 3:30pm
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Every Voice Matters! Collectively Setting the Vision for North Carolina Pharmacy
Moderator: Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD
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You can acquire up to 13 hours of ACPE-accredited Continuing Pharmacy Education
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The following residency programs are registered to participate in the Residency Showcase.
[This list will be updated twice weekly leading up to the time of our annual convention]
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Campbell University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
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Cape Fear Valley Health System
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
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Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast - Acute Care Setting
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Carolinas HealthCare System PGY1 Residency in Ambulatory Care Setting
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Carolinas Medical Center
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Charles George VA Medical Center
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Cone Health - Alamance Regional Medical Center
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CVS
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Duke Regional Hospital
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Duke University Hospital
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East Tennessee State University Gatton College of Pharmacy
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Fayetteville VA Medical Center
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FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
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Mission Hospital
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Moses Cone Hospital - Cone Health
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Mountain Area Health Education Center
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Novant Health
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Palmetto Health Richland/USC College of Pharmacy
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Purdue University Fellowship Programs
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Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
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Salisbury VA Health Care System
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Shenandoah University Affiliated Residency Programs
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Southeastern Regional Medical Center
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UNC Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program
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UNC Independent Pharmacy Ownership Residency
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UNC Medical Center Pharmacy Residency Programs
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UNC Rex Healthcare
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Vidant Health
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Wake Forest Baptist Health
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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
The following organizations are registered to participate in the Career Fair.
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Cape Fear Valley
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Cardinal Health
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Carolinas Health System
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Durham VA
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Kroger
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Merck
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Mutual
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Novo Nordisk
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Publix
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Novant
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Walgreens
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Walmart