This presentation will explore the critical aspects of managing oral chemotherapy during inpatient transitions of care. Key considerations include evaluating whether to continue or hold oral chemotherapy upon admission, utilizing Advocate resources and tools, and understanding the nuances of commonly prescribed oral chemotherapy agents. This session aims to optimize patient outcomes by aligning clinical decisions with current best practices.

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Speaker:  Emma Smith, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives: ​​

  1. Identify key considerations for deciding whether to continue or hold oral chemotherapy during inpatient admission.
  2. Incorporate the use of Advocate resources and tools in supporting decisions for oral chemotherapy management.
  3. Apply knowledge of common oral chemotherapy medications to optimize transitions of care practices.

 

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

 

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
02/05/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
LGH 10W Special Functions Room & Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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