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18th Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and Annual Meeting

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:48:14 GMT

18th Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and Annual Meeting
Start Date: 24-Sep-09 1:00 PM
End Time: 27-Sep-09 12:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, OH 44113
Speaker: Various

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

24 Public Square

Cleveland, OH USA 44113

17th Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and Annual Meeting

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:00:19 GMT

17th Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and Annual Meeting
Start Date: 2-Oct-08 1:00 PM
End Time: 5-Oct-08 12:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202
Speaker:

Event Details:

The 17th Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and PPAG Annual Meeting is designed for practitioners and administrators involved in the drug therapy decision for children, and who understand the unique needs of the pediatric patient. This conference will provide important educational benefits for participants who want to improve their positioning in the health care environment. It will also provide a new understanding of current medical trends in pediatric pharmacy.

Please visit our conference website at www.ppag.org/am08. The agenda, schedule, travel information, and other related information is posted on the conference website.

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel

202 East Pratt Street

Baltimore, MD USA 21202

2008 Call for Best/Innovative Practice Abstracts

noemail@ppag.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Best and Innovative Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Abstracts typically describe programs, systems, or projects that are innovative, creative, cost-effective, and improve practice in pediatric pharmacy. BPA/IPPP Posters will be selected based on achievement of excellence in each of the four areas. All practitioners/investigators in the field of pediatric clinical pharmacy, whether members of PPAG or not, are invited to submit abstracts of papers to be considered for the Best Practice Award or poster presentation at the 17th PPAG Annual Meeting, October 2-5, 2008 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. Winners of the Best Practice Award will be chosen from accepted abstracts. The program, system, or project can be an individual or collaborative effort in any type of practice setting, including academia, institutional, or ambulatory care. Unlike Research Abstracts, Best Practice Abstracts are not required to have final or preliminary data, but should include...

28-May-08 11:15 AM

2008 Call for Research Abstracts

noemail@ppag.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT

All practitioners/investigators in the field of pediatric clinical pharmacy, whether members of PPAG or not, are invited to submit abstracts of papers to be considered for platform or poster presentation at the 17th PPAG Annual Meeting, October 2-5, 2008 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. All research and practice abstracts should be no longer than 450 words. Research abstracts will be published in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Platform Presentations will be chosen from the abstracts submitted. Research abstracts presented at PPAG report the results of a scientific investigation or a clinical observation (case report) involving some aspect of pharmacotherapy. Scientific investigations can be either clinical, basic, or translational and are either hypothesis-driven or descriptive in nature. To be accepted for presentation, research abstracts must have either preliminary or final results. The abstract may be submitted in any of...

28-May-08 11:15 AM

Core Competencies for Pediatric Pharmacists now Online!

noemail@ppag.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group is pleased to offer Series I of its "Core Competencies for Pediatric Pharmacists" online.

The first series of core (aged-based) competencies consists of three modules:

Anatomic and Physiological Differences Between Children and Adults, led by Dr. Elizabeth Farrington.
Pharmacokinetic Differences in Children, led by Dr. Marcia Buck.
Pediatric Fluids and Electrolytes, led by Dr. Rachel Sykes.

The Series offers 2.5 hours of continuing professional education accredited by the Accrediation Council for Pharmacy Education. The courses are audio presentations synchronized with power point presentations. Handouts are also available.

The program is available for $10.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members.

Click here to view and/or take the course.

28-May-08 11:00 AM

PPAG Apparel Available at Bookstore

noemail@ppag.org — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group Online Bookstore is pleased to provide quality apparel that includes the PPAG logo at reasonable prices. Your purchase of such items or other items from our web-store financially benefits PPAG. And by purchasing these items for yourself or as gifts for your staff, family, and/or friends, you will be promoting PPAG in your community.

Items available for purchase include: polo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, fleeces, children's wear, hats, luggage, bags, blankets, and much more.

To view the new PPAG Apparel Store, please go to: http://ppag.webstore.us.com/.

4-May-08 1:00 PM

PPAG Responds to Dennis Quaid Recount of Twins' Drug Ordeal

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Dennis Quaid's newborn twins nearly died when they were mistakenly given a drug overdose. The actor and his wife speak out to draw attention to hospital mistakes that result in patient deaths. Recently, they spoke with Steve Kroft on 60 Minutes.

The Pediatric Pharmacy Advoacy Group will send participants to the ASHP IV Safety Summit. The IV Safety Summit will bring together key keystake holder such as the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Joint Commission, the National Patient Safety Foundation, the Infusion Nurses Society, Brigham and Women's Hospital Center of Excellence for Patient Safety Research and Practice Center of Excellence for Patient Safety Research and Practice, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia to tackle this very issue.

Please see the Quaid's story below.

PPAG RESPONSE: The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group is dedicated to improving medication therapy in children. We advocate safe and effective medication use in children through communication, education, and research. PPAG has sent a response to 60 Minutes. Please read it here.

18-Mar-08 2:00 PM

Women's and Children's Health Listserv Offered

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

PPAG is pleased to announce a new Special Interest Group listserv for Women's and Children's Health. Many of our members practice in Women's and Children's Hospitals, and have unique practice related questions and challenges. This list should help facilitate discussion among this group of practitioners.

Unlike anything available to pediatric pharmacists today, PediNet Special Interest Groups (SIGs) offer you a chance to communicate to a highly specialized audience of your choosing. PediNet is available for PPAG members only.

PediNet SIGs and Forums offer:

Searchable archives of old postings to explore questions and answers that were posted in the past.
Digest function that allows you to receive all messages sent in a day as one email.
Ability to send and receive attachments that meet size limitations (100 MB) for the mail message and attachments and do not contain copyrighted materials.

To subscribe to the new list and/or to view all of the PPAG SIGs and Forums, please go to the following website: http://www.ppag.org/en/cms/?765

4-Mar-08 11:00 AM

PPAG Position on Long-acting Beta2-agonist Therapy in Pediatric Asthma

noemail@ppag.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

BACKGROUND Concerns exist regarding growth suppression with chronic use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and it is suggested to use the lowest dosage needed to control asthma symptoms. The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines along with current literature recommend the addition of a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) to an ICS to improve asthma control and potentially decrease the dose of ICS necessary.1 In June 2007, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) published new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. Within these guidelines the NAEPP addresses the use of long-acting beta agonists (LABA), specifically salmeterol and formoterol, for the long-term treatment of asthma. The new NAEPP guidelines break down treatment options into children aged 0-4 years, aged 5-11 years and > 12 years old.2 The step-approach to asthma therapy has changed to include only ‘intermittent’ and ‘persistent’ asthma, with six steps within...

15-Feb-08 3:00 PM

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Case for Mandatory Immunization?

noemail@ppag.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Prepared by: Kristin Klein, Pharm.D. and Sherry Leudtke, Pharm.D. on behalf of the Advocacy Committee Background Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) develop and publish their recommended routine pediatric immunization schedule. The recommendations for immunization practice within this schedule are developed based on the risk/benefit for an individual child as well as the public health benefit. These vaccines, which are recommended but not mandated by the CDC, are generally required for enrollment or admission to state-funded schools and daycare centers. Mandates for immunization are usually determined by the state legislatures. Some states do allow parents to decline vaccinations for medical, religious or conscientious reasons which may affect immunization coverage rates and potentially negate the impact and overall benefit to the public. The decisions to...

15-Feb-08 1:00 PM

2008 Call for Board Nominations

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

The Board of Directors of the PPAG is requesting nominations for Board positions that will begin October 1, 2008 and serve for a period of three years. To be eligible as a candidate for a Board of Director position the following criteria apply: Be a member of PPAG in good standing for at least three years Be committed to attend all Board Meetings (2 in-person, 4 conference calls) Actively participate throughout the year Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of PPAG. Candidate has made contributions to the practice of pediatric pharmacy. Board member responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Attend the two live Board meetings and participate in four conference calls each year as specified in the bylaws Attend activities, special events, Board retreats, and general membership meetings Fairly consider other points of view, make constructive suggestions, reach consensus, and help the Board make decisions that benefit children, PPAG members,...

12-Feb-08 0:30 AM

The Journal Online

noemail@ppag.org — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Hello, The Oct-Dec 2007 issue of the Journal is now in press and online. PPAG members and JPPT Subscribers can view the articles [here]. Commentary Caffeine Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Is Necessary and Cost-effective Peter Gal, PharmD J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2007;12: 212-215 Clinical Investigation Palatability of Liquid Anti-Infectives: Clinician and Student Perceptions and Practice Outcomes Stacy C. Gee, BS, PharmD and Tracy M. Hagemann, PharmD J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2007;12: 216-223 Case...

1-Feb-08 2:00 PM

Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Announced

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:00:00 GMT

Dr. Edward Eitzen is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated cum laude from Auburn University in 1975 and with honors from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham in 1979. He completed residency training in Pediatrics at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center from 1979 through 1982. His first assignment after training was as Chief of Pediatrics at the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Seoul, Korea, from 1982 to 1983. Since that time, Dr. Eitzen taught Pediatric and Emergency Medicine residents at Brooke Army Medical Center and Madigan Army Medical Center, completed a Master of Public Health degree at the University of Washington in Seattle, and completed a Preventive Medicine residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He served in Operation Desert Storm as the DCCS and Surgeon of the 62nd Medical Group, 18th Airborne Corps, before being assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Before taking Command of USAMRIID in July,...

Yaffe Award Recipient Announced

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 20 Jul 2004 19:00:00 GMT

William E. Evans, PharmD, Director and Chief Executive Officer of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, has been named the recipient of the Sumner J. Yaffe Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. After receiving his BSc and PharmD degrees from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Dr Evans joined the faculty of St Jude Children ’s Research Hospital (SJCRH) in 1976. For 19 years he served as Chair of the Pharmaceutical Department at SJCRH where he developed a laboratory that has been the site of education and training for over 100 doctoral research fellows, graduate and undergraduate students from around the world. In 1987 he developed the UTHSC Center for Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutics a State of Tennessee Center of Excellence and continues as co director. Recently, Dr Evans was named Director and CEO of St Jude where he also serves as Director of the Clinical Pharmacokinetics Laboratory. Dr Evans has served as the...

Pediatric Clinical/Staff Pharmacists

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

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Assistant Pharmacy Director

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Title: Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Description: Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Las Vegas/Nevada/United States Valley Hospital Medical Center Valley Hospital Medical Center, founded in 1972, is a 400-bed, full-service acute care hospital located in the heart of Las Vegas. We’re a proud member of The Valley Health System, the largest healthcare provider in Las Vegas. As Pediatric Clinical Specialist, you’ll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching for our pediatric and neonatal patients. You’ll also provide education on pediatric and neonatal medications to the pharmacy and nursing staff, as well as supervision and direction to support staff. We offer you a complete and comprehensive benefits package that includes relocation assistance and a competitive salary commensurate with your experience. Increased Hourly Rates Relocation Package: Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 ...

Pharmacists

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Title: Pharmacists Description: Pharmacists Various shifts and locations The Children’s Hospital Denver, Colorado Every day can be a journey of discovery and healing at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. With our recent ranking as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals (#7) by U.S. News & World Report* and the opening of our new hospital, it’s never been a better time to join our expanding team. Celebrate with us and help to achieve our mission to make it all better for our patients and their families — all the time. Make the most of your time as a clinical pharmaceutical professional. To apply, search for Pharmacist posted Anytime on the Careers section of our Web site. Or, send your resume as a Word attachment to Skya Rodland at rodland.skya@tchden.org. The Childrens Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. *The Children’s Hospital has been ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report every year since its 1993 inception. Required...

Staff Pharmacists

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Staff Pharmacists Description: Join All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, where providing hope and being a hero are all in a days work. Were an award-winning tertiary center for pediatric treatment, teaching, research and advocacy. Were currently seeking registered Pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care by reviewing, filling and dispensing medication. Come join our team - where anything is possible! Were now in the process of building a 240-bed hospital that will cover a total of one million square feet. This extraordinary complex, opening in 2009, will provide a new state-of-the-art home for dozens of advanced pediatric specialties that are critical to saving young lives. Its just all in a days work, when you work here! Apply online today at: www.allkids.org Creating healthy tomorrows... for one child, for All Children. EOE Required Experience: Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy and possess active...

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Pharmacy Operations Manager Description: Join All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, where providing hope and being a hero are all in a days work. Were an award-winning tertiary center for pediatric treatment, teaching, research and advocacy. Were currently seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager for our main campus to assist the department Director in the management of Pharmacy resources, services and personnel. Come join our team - where anything is possible! Were now in the process of building a 240-bed hospital that will cover a total of one million square feet. This extraordinary complex, opening in 2009, will provide a new state-of-the-art home for dozens of advanced pediatric specialties that are critical to saving young lives. Its just all in a days work, when you work here! Apply online now: www.allkids.org Creating healthy tomorrows... for one child, for All Children. EOE Required Experience: The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an ACPE...

Medication Safety Coordinator

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Title: Medication Safety Coordinator Description: The Medication Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and administering the medication safety program for the facility. Coordinates performance improvement and risk management related to medication use safety. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Required Experience: Experience in Drug Information or Medication Safety is preferred. Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements related to procurement and dispensing of drugs. Knowledge of general principles of medication use safety, theory, medication error reporting systems, performance improvement and risk management. PharmD, residency, fellowship or five year’s clinical pharmacy experience is preferred. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Education Required:  Graduate of accredited school of pharmacy and licensed in the state of TN, or eligible for...

Pharmacist

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Title: Pharmacist Description: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin, located near Milwaukee, is one of the leading centers for pediatric health care in the United States. The hospital provides inpatient care, including transport of critically ill or injured children and intensive care services, and more than 70 specialty outpatient clinics that care for the full range of pediatric health care needs. Be a part of our rapidly growing health care system, which includes a new, 12-story hospital tower in Milwaukee. We have full-time inpatient positions available in our intensive care and general pediatric care settings. Clinical responsibilities, decentralized pharmacy services and autonomy offer exciting growth opportunities. Required Experience: Hospital critical care experience preferred, but will consider new graduates. Wisconsin licensure or eligible and BS in Pharmacy are required. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Knowledge of drugs and other pharmaceuticals, the laws relating...

Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The goal of this residency is to provide the necessary activities for the resident to develop the knowledge and skills to become a competent pediatric specialty pharmacist. Required rotations are general pediatrics (2 months), PICU (2 months), NICU, and pediatric hematology / oncology. Longitudinal experience in pediatric special needs clinic and antibiotic stewardship program. The resident is also required to participate in a clinical on-call rotation, complete a major project and a medication use evaluation, present a continuing education program, be involved with pediatric noon conferences, assist with publication of quarterly newsletters, and has the opportunity to precept and teach didactic lectures for the students at the South CarolinaCollege of Pharmacy. The resident is trained in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and is required to attend pediatric codes. Staffing is one weekend per month. PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. A candidate must have...

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy/University of Maryland Medical Center

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and University of Maryland Medical Center provide a one-year, post-doctoral, ASHP-accredited residency-training program in pediatric pharmacy practice (PGY2). This intensive residency combines patient care and clinical services, education and teaching, and research components to provide the resident with the expert skills and competencies necessary to obtain an academic or clinical role in the area of pediatric pharmacy practice. Residents are appointed as Clinical Instructors at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Extensive interaction exists with other residents at the School of Pharmacy and surrounding institutions. The resident’s primary practice site will be the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Their integrated, multidisciplinary approach to care combines specialized expertise, leading-edge clinical research, and extensive support services for patients and their families. Pharmacists completing...

University of South Alabama, Children and Womens Hospital

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Resident Responsibilities The program allows the flexibility to select activities which will complement the resident’s background and career goals. Residents will develop expertise in each of the following areas of pharmacy practice: acute patient care, ambulatory patient care, drug information and drug use policy development, and practice management. Rotations are usually 5-6 weeks in length and are structured to provide a solid, fundamental experience but are flexible as to recognize individual interests. A residency project is required and special projects are encouraged in each area of concentration. The program will also provide experience in learning how to coordinate the provision of pharmaceutical care with the needs of the institution and foster the ability to conceptualize and implement new pharmacy services. The resident will have the experience to participate in our Faculty College which is a developmental program to provide new faculty with skills necessary to develop...

Texas Childrens Hospital

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The PGY2 pediatric residency at Texas Children's Hospital offers preceptors in Acute Care, Solid Organ Transplantation, Administration, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cardiology, Critical Care and Critical Care Step-Down, Hematology / Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care and multiple outpatient clinics. Residents also have the opportunity for elective rotations in many pediatric subspecialties including, infectious disease, pulmonology, nutrition support, and many others. Teaching and precepting opportunities are available on a regular basis at the hospital, through the University of Houston school of pharmacy, and through a scholarship in teaching program. Residents will complete a major residency project and medication safety project to be presented at the ASHP midyear meeting and PPAG spring meeting.

Brady Moffett
bsmoffet@texaschildrenshospital.org

6621 Fannin Street

Houston, TX 77030

(832) 824-6087

University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Ambulatory Care Experience Ambulatory Care experience in the Pediatric Pharmacotherapy residency is accomplished in the Pediatric nephrology clinic. The experience is a longitudinal experience, extending weekly throughout the year. In the Pediatric nephrology clinic, the resident is expected to provide services commensurate with the ASHP accreditation standards: selecting appropriate treatment plans, counseling patients, and monitoring these plans for effectiveness, with the goal of disease control and wellness promotion. Residency Research Project The resident is expected to participate in a project that enhances the following learning objectives: developing criteria, seeking approval of the criteria from the medical staff and IRB approval if necessary, collecting and summarizing data, analyzing results and presenting the findings. To fulfill the residency requirement, each resident must complete a pharmacotherapy project. The results of this projecs must be summarized and...

Huntsville Hosptial for Women and Children

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This residency in pediatrics will consist of both defined month-long rotations and longitudinal experiences. It is specifically designed to accommodate each individual resident’s interests and needs. Pharmacokinetics, nutrition, therapeutic monitoring, drug information, medication safety, and research will be emphasized throughout the residency. Staffing requirements for this position will be filled within the Women’s and Children’s facility. Residents will gain academic experience through precepting PGY1 General Practice residents from Huntsville Hospital and students from various pharmacy schools. Residents also have the opportunity and are encouraged to become involved in professional organizations, such as PPAG. Required rotations include: • Neonatal intensive care • Pediatric intensive care • General pediatrics • Pediatric Emergency Medicine • Month long or longitudinal: • Drug Information ...

Golisano Childrens Hospital

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:30:00 GMT

The Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Golisano Children’s Hospital is a 12-month, full-time curriculum that provides the resident with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care to patients. This intensive training involves activities in a wide variety of practice settings, including:

Designing and managing drug treatment regimens for hospitalized patients in settings ranging from general pediatrics to pediatric and neonatal intensive care.
Recommending optimal drug management as part of specialty services such as infectious diseases and hematology/oncology.
Participating in pharmacy practice management activities to broaden the resident’s understanding of the role of pharmacy and its integration into the healthcare system.
Discovering innovative opportunities including emergency medicine and medical informatics.

Curriculum

The Pharmacy Practice Residency is tailored to the needs and interests of the individual resident. The schedule of the pharmacy practice year is outlined below:

General Pediatrics - 4 weeks
General Pediatric Pharmacy Practice - 4 weeks and Longitudinal
Medical Informatics - Longitudinal
Neonatal Intesive Care - 6 weeks
Orientation - 2 weeks
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - 4 weeks
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - 4 weeks
Pediatric Infectious Diseases - 2-4 weeks
Pediatric Intensive Care - 6 weeks
Pharmacokinetics - 4 weeks
Pharmacy Management - Longitudinal
Research - 3 weeks

Longitudinal Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Experience

Following completion of the orientation period, the pharmacy resident will be required to provide pharmaceutical care services in the pediatric satellite every 3-4 weekends.

Keith DelMonte
keith_delmonte@urmc.rochester.edu

Box 638

Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 273-1313

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT

The residency offers an opportunity for a pharmacy practitioner to receive a broad-based background in pediatric drug therapy. The resident will rotate through the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, cardiovascular intensive care unit, bone marrow transplant/oncology, general pediatric medicine, solid organ transplant and drug information services. Other activities include code blue team participation, student teaching, and completion of a project suitable for publication. Additional opportunities are available to meet the resident's individual needs.

Terri Lim
TLim@lpch.org

725 Welch Road

Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 497-8287

Childrens Hospital and Research Center Oakland

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:00:00 GMT

The resident’s primary focus will be to develop the skills required to solve the complex medication-related problems presented in healthcare today. Rotations are designed to enhance the expertise of the resident in the application and management of drug therapy to pediatric acute and intensive care areas, to provide drug information, and to become an effective member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The program is designed to accommodate the resident’s individual level of skills, knowledge, experience, interest, and career goals. Number of positions: 1 Duration of program: 12 months Resident Stipend: $21.79/hour (~ $45,000/yr) Benefits: Medical, dental and vision, basic life insurance. Supplemental coverage for family may also be purchased. Staffing: All residencies have a service commitment designed to ensure that residents gain experience and can function as a pharmacy generalist. To achieve this objective, the resident is scheduled approximately 16 hours...

Connecticut Childrens Medical Center / University of Connecticut

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:00:00 GMT

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Jennifer Ellis
jmellis@ccmckids.org

CCMC-Department of Pharmacy

Hartford, CT 06106

(860)545-9232

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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:31:24 GMT

The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group We are an international nonprofit professional association representing the interests of pediatric pharmacists and their patients. We are dedicated to improving medication therapy in children. Our sole purpose is to promote safe and effective medication use in children through communication, education, and research. [Read More] PPAG is proud to offer a new resource for kids and their families, kidsmeds.info. KidsMeds is your online resource for pediatric medication information. ...

Current Issue Cover

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:55:54 GMT

Volume 13 Num ber 2: April-June 2008

Editorial- Medication Errors: Neonates, Infants and Children Are the Most Vulnerable!

Review Article- Once Daily Dosing of Aminoglycosides in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Review of the Literature

Clinical Investigations- Aminophylline Compatibility with Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition

Clinical Investigations- Low-Dose Aminophylline for the Treatment of Neonatal Non-Oliguric Renal Failure—Case Series and Review of the Literature

Case Report- Elevated Tobramycin Concentrations Following Endotracheal Administration in a Premature Infant

Therapeutic Dilemma- Unusual Amiodarone Toxicity in a Child

Medication Error Prevention- Neonatal Heparin Overdose—A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Medication Error Prevention

Annotated Bibliography- Drug Dosing During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies

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Highlighted Papers

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:29:28 GMT

Guidelines for preventing medication errors in pediatrics.

Stuart R.Levine, Michael R.Cohen, Nicholas R.Blanchard, et al.

J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2001; 6: 426-42
Endorsed by the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists.

Systematic Steps to Diminish Multi-Fold Medication Errors in Neonates
Joaquim M.B. Pinheiro, Amy L. Mitchell, Timothy S. Lesar

J Pediatric Pharmacol Ther 2003; 8: 266-73
Cited in Joint Commission's Patient Safety Goals

Kelsey's Story
Kevin Roberg

J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2005; 10: 4-7

Association Staff

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:57:30 GMT

Matthew R. Helms Executive Director Matthew Helms has been the Executive Director of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group since November 2003. Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science (history minor) from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1998. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. Matt directs all day-to-day operations of PPAG. He provides direction and policy interpretation to volunteer leadership. He manages all aspects of membership services, develops new services, coordinates continuing education programs, and solicits sponsorships, grants, and donations. Prior to joining PPAG, Matt worked at The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center in Memphis. He also interned at Presidential Classroom in Washington, DC. Matt also served as the Managing Editor of the Journal for Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, the official Journal of PPAG. Since...

Current Issue

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:08:14 GMT

Next Issue

Volume 13 Number 3 (July-Sept 2008) expected in Sept 2008

Current Issue

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:19:33 GMT

Current Issue (Volume 13 Number 2)

Editorial- Medication Errors: Neonates, Infants and Children Are the Most Vulnerable!

Review Article- Once Daily Dosing of Aminoglycosides in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Review of the Literature

Clinical Investigations- Aminophylline Compatibility with Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition

Clinical Investigations- Low-Dose Aminophylline for the Treatment of Neonatal Non-Oliguric Renal Failure—Case Series and Review of the Literature

Case Report- Elevated Tobramycin Concentrations Following Endotracheal Administration in a Premature Infant

Therapeutic Dilemma- Unusual Amiodarone Toxicity in a Child

Medication Error Prevention- Neonatal Heparin Overdose—A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Medication Error Prevention

Annotated Bibliography- Drug Dosing During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies

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Thu, 22 May 2008 20:45:31 GMT

Preferably, submitted electronically. Two hardcopies (1 original and 1 copy) and a computer disk containing the entire manuscript must also be sent. If the paper is returned for revision after acceptance, the manuscript must be resubmitted electronically or via hardcopy and an electronic copy on disk. The manuscript must be typed double-spaced on standard-sized white bond paper, with 1-inch margins, and with pages numbered consecutively beginning with the title page. The file should use the wrap around end-of-line feature (i.e., returns at the end of paragraphs only). Place two returns after every element, such as title, headings, paragraphs, and figure captions.

Manuscripts may be sent electronically to the Managing Editor by email or by US Mail.

    Email Julie Clyce at editor@jppt.org.

    Mail to:
    The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JPPT)
    7975 Stage Hills Blvd, Ste. 6
    Memphis , TN. 38133

    Have Questions?
    Telephone: (901) 380-3617, Extention 203
    Fax: (901) 266-4751

Manuscripts are received with the understanding that the work has not been previously published (excluding published abstracts) and that the data have been reviewed by all authors, who agree with data analysis and the conclusions reached in the manuscript.

Accepted manuscripts become the permanent property of The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) and may not be published elsewhere without permission. PPAG relinquishes property rights of rejected manuscripts.

Each manuscript should be accompanied by a copyright release form. Click here for release form.

JPPT Contact Us

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:41:12 GMT

The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The Official Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group

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Memphis, TN. 38133

T: 901.380.3617

F: 901.266.4751

E: editor@jppt.org

You can also use the form below to send an email to us.

homepage - conference info

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:55:27 GMT

The 2008 Pediatric Pharmacy Conference and
17th Annual PPAG Meeting

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland

October 2-5, 2008

Featuring Mrs. Sorrel King of the Josie King Foundation as Keynote Speaker

Acthar Gel (repository corticotrophin injection) Survey

noemail@ppag.org — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

This is a survey for pharmacies that order Acthar Gel (repository corticotrophin injection). The product is currently indicated for the treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis and other conditions, and it is used off-label for treatment of infantile spasms. The maker of Acthar Gel, Questcor, filed a supplemental new drug application for the infantile spasms indication in August 2006. The company is now trying to understand how much of Acthar Gel usage is for multiple sclerosis and how much is for infantile spasms.

PPAG has received a small grant to conduct this survey.

Release Date: 26-Feb-07 11:00 AM
Expiration Date: 10-Apr-07 4:00 PM

if you use Acthar Gel, please fill out the survey to the best of your ability. Please coordinate within your institution so we do not receive duplicate information. We are not asking for facility name or participant information (involuntarily) in order to ensure confidentiality.

Medication Administration in Schools

noemail@ppag.org — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

We are looking to identify challenges and or cases within local school system or daycare settings.

For example: "Johnny’s" school doesn’t have a nurse, the school refuses to allow any medication administration, and so a parent goes to school everyday to administer!

The results of this survey will be presented at the 15th Annual Meeting during the Advocacy Workshop.

Release Date: 12-Jul-06 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 10-Sep-06 2:00 PM
Please read and respond to the following questions.

What are your thoughts about PediNet?

noemail@ppag.org — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Objectives: The Membership Services Committee values your opinion about the services PPAG provides its members. This survey was created to get your feedback about our PediNet Member Forums.

Release Date: 8-Nov-05 9:00 AM
Expiration Date: 14-Apr-06 9:00 AM
Please answer the questions provided. There are only 8 questions to answer. It should not take that long to complete.

2006-07 Educational Needs Assessment

noemail@ppag.org — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Objectives: To better understand the continuing educational needs of our members.

Release Date: 5-Oct-05 9:00 PM
Expiration Date: 3-Jan-06 9:00 PM

Please offer comments in the text boxes provided.

Antifungal Survey for Stem Cell Transplantation/ Hematology-Oncology

noemail@ppag.org — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

To evaluate the use of antifungal agents in the pediatric hematology-oncology (H/O) and 

stem cell transplant (SCT) population and to assess differences in practice among various 

institutions.

Release Date: 30-Jun-05 4:00 PM
Expiration Date: 30-Mar-06 4:00 PM
Please participate in the following survey. Any PPAG member or affiliate can take the survey. Please coordinate your response within your institution to avoid duplicity.

To climb steep hills, requires slow pace at first. -- William Shakespeare, Henry VIII

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 23:24:19 GMT

"To climb steep hills, requires slow pace at first." -- William Shakespeare, Henry VIII

Core Competency Series I: Physiologic and Pharmacokinetic Differences in Children, Fluids and Electrolytes and Dehydration in Children

2008-04-28T13:00:00Z

Instructor: Elizabeth Farrington, Content Coordinator

To complete this series, please click on the modules below, view the presentations. After you complete the modules return to this screen to complete the online post-test. Handouts: Physiological Difference in Children: Elizabeth Farrington Pharmacokinetic Difference in Children: Marcia Buck Fluids, Electrolytes, and Dehydration in Children: Rachel Sykes

The Essentials of Pediatric Hypertension

2007-06-30T13:00:00Z

Instructor: Jason Corcoron, PharmD

This course was offered at the 14th PPAG Annual Meeting. It has been recorded for those unable to attend the conference, or for those that need a refresher. To take the course, click here. You will need windows media player (or a similar media player) in order to view this course. We highly recommend that you use high speed internet connection while viewing this course. Please click here for the course handout.

CE: Overview of Pediatric Nutrition

2006-06-02T13:00:00Z

Instructor: Kathleen Gura, PharmD

This course was offered at the 14th PPAG Annual Meeting. It has been recorded for those unable to attend the conference, or for those that need a refresher. To take the course, click here or the screen-shot below. You will need windows media player (or a similar media player) in order to view this course. We highly recommend that you use high speed internet connection while viewing this course. Please click here for the course handout.