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Module 4. Developing a Therapeutic Action Plan for MTM

This activity is for pharmacists and provided by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE).
There has been no commercial support for this activity.

FACULTY

Demetra E. Antimisiaris, PharmD, CGP, FASCP
Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Director, University of Louisville Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Clinical Service
Louisville, Kentucky

Faculty Consultant/Reviewer for 2019 Update:

Jamie Spears, PharmD
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Operations
Medication Therapy Management
Envolve Pharmacy Solutions
Rancho Cordova, CA

MEDICAL WRITER

Katherine Wandersee

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Jamie Spears, PharmD and Demetra E. Antimisiaris, PharmD, CGP, FASCP have no relevant affiliations or financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose.

The following reviewer, Jay Nadas, PharmD, has no relevant affiliations or financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose.

Susanne Batesko, RN, BSN, Robin Carrino, and Katherine Wandersee, as well as the planners, managers, and other individuals, not previously disclosed, who are in a position to control the content of Postgraduate Healthcare Education (PHE) continuing education (CE) activities hereby state that they have no relevant conflicts of interest and no financial relationships or relationships to products or devices during the past 12 months to disclose in relation to this activity. PHE is committed to providing participants with a quality learning experience and to improve clinical outcomes without promoting the financial interests of a proprietary business.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

PHARMACY
acpePostgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0430-0000-19-063-H04-P
Credits: 1.5 hours (0.15 ceu)

Type of Activity: Knowledge
Media: Internet

Fee Information: Included in Pharmacist MTM Certificate Program registration or $6.97.
Estimated time to complete activity: 90 minutes

Published:

July 2, 2019

Expires:

July 2, 2022

TARGET AUDIENCE

This certified activity has been designed for pharmacists.

How to Earn Credit

During the period July 2, 2019 through July 2, 2022 participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; and 3) complete the post-test and the evaluation form. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. Once completed, click on Grade Exam at the bottom of the page. Your post-test will automatically be graded. If you successfully complete the post-test (score of 70% or higher), your statement of participation will be made available immediately. Click on the View Statement of Participation link and print the statement for your records. If you receive a score lower than 70%, you will receive a message notifying you that you did not pass the post-test. You will have 2 opportunities to pass the post-test. To receive pharmacy Credit, you must provide your date of birth and NABP number. All Credit information will be uploaded into CPE monitor within 30 days.

Goal

To provide pharmacists with skills and knowledge needed to develop a Personal Medication List (PML) and Therapeutic Action Plan for patients undergoing medication therapy management (MTM).

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Identify the goals of a Personal Medication List and Therapeutic Action Plan;
  2. Identify existing forms or templates for specific patient circumstances; and
  3. Recognize best practices for documenting and sharing the Therapeutic Plan and other decisions with patients and healthcare providers.

REQUIRED COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE

Please ensure the computer system you plan to use meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 98 or higher & Macintosh 2.2 or higher
  • Internet Browser (Mac & Windows): Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Safari 5.0.6 or higher, Firefox 3.0.3 or higher, & Opera 5 or higher
  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible
  • Peripherals: Computer speakers or headphones
  • Monitor Screen Resolution: 320 x 480 or higher
  • Media Viewing Requirements: Adobe Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, Flash Player & HTML5

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions, and possible contraindications on dangers in use, (review of any applicable manufacturer's product information) and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of acceptance for publication. However, because information regarding drugs (their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions, etc.) is subject to constant change, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosages and potential problems and cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug. Special precautions should be taken when a drug is new, or highly toxic, or is unfamiliar to the dispenser or administrant. This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Neither the publisher nor sponsor promotes the use of any agent outside of approved labeling. Statements made in this monograph have not been evaluated by the FDA. Nutritional products discussed are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.