Pharmacists' Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pharmacists' Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Initial release date: March 1, 2021
Expiration date: March 1, 2024 - No credit can be earned after this date
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way health care is routinely delivered, with pharmacists taking a lead role in meeting individual patient needs across practice settings. This article will discuss CMS’s updated telehealth regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth implementation considerations for pharmacists, and review COVID-19 testing models, diagnostic tests, and a pharmacy-led COVID-19 testing service. And consider clinical considerations for administration, and key counseling pearls related to two currently available COVID-19 vaccinations,
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:
- Describe CMS's updated telehealth regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth implementation considerations for pharmacists.
- Summarize COVID-19 testing models, characteristics of approved diagnostic tests, and practical considerations for establishing a pharmacy-led COVID-19 testing service.
- State the characteristics of the two currently available COVID-19 vaccinations, clinical considerations for administration, and key counseling pearls.