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I N TH I S I S S U E
2021 Legislative Session in Review
2021 District Spring Meetings are On(line!)
CE: Vaccine Storage and Handling
SPRING EDITION 2021
Calendar Spring Edition
Our mission is to promote, serve and
protect the pharmacy profession.
MARCH
CONTENTS
South Dakota 12-15 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition
Pharmacists Association Virtual
The South Dakota Pharmacist is published quarterly: January, April, July, and October.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the official positions or views of the South Dakota Pharmacists Association.
320 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501 17 St. Patrick’s Day FEATURES
605-224-2338 // 605-224-1280 fax 28 Mitchell District Spring Meeting
www.sdpha.org 4–5 Director’s Comments
Virtual via Zoom, 6:30 pm CDT
29 Veto Day – South Dakota Legislature 6 President’s Perspective
PRESIDENT Pierre, SD 7–9 South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Dana Darger
31 Aberdeen District Spring Meeting 10 South Dakota Society of Health System Pharmacists
PRESIDENT-ELECT Virtual via Zoom, 7 pm CDT
Kristen Carter 11 SDSU College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
VICE PRESIDENT
Melissa Gorecki APRIL 12 Academy of Student Pharmacists
13–17 Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU)
TREASURER 4 Easter
Jessica Strobl
8 South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Meeting 18 C & L and District Contribution Form
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS Via Zoom, 1–5 pm CDT 19 Well-being Index
Bernie Hendricks | Andy Tonneson
13 Watertown District Spring Meeting
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / EDITOR Virtual via Zoom, 7 pm CDT
Amanda Bacon
15 Black Hills District Spring Meeting
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
amanda@sdpha.org
Virtual via Zoom, 7 pm MDT 20 2020 Recipients of the "Bowl of Hygeia" Award
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
18 Mobridge District Spring Meeting
Lori Ollerich
Virtual via Zoom, 7 pm CDT
21–25 2021 Award Nomination Forms
20 Rosebud District Spring Meeting
South Dakota Virtual via Zoom, 5 pm CDT CONTINUING EDUCATION
Board of Pharmacy 19-21 NCPA Congressional Pharmacy
4001 West Valhalla Boulevard, Suite 106 Virtual Fly-In 26–30 Continuing Education for Pharmacists:
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
21 Yankton District Spring Meeting Vaccine Storage and Handling
605-362-2737 // www.pharmacy.sd.gov
Virtual Via Zoom, 6:30 pm CDT
PRESIDENT 22
Sioux Falls District Spring Meeting
Virtual via Zoom, 6 pm CDT
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Tom Nelson
BOARD MEMBERS 31 COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Considerations
Ashley Hansen | Cheri Kraemer MAY 32 Help! Audited Prescriptions Waiting for Pickup
Leonard Petrik | Dan Somsen
3 Award Nominations due to SDPhA Office
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kari Shanard-Koenders 31 Memorial Day ADVERTISERS
INSPECTORS
33 Pharmacists Mutual Companies
Paula Stotz | Tyler Laetch | Carol Smith
SAVE THE DATE
SUPPORT STAFF 34 Obituaries
The SDPhA Board will determine in the next few months
Beth Windschitl | Rhea Kontos
whether the 2021 Convention take place in-person, virtually,
PRESCRIPTION DRUG or a combination of both. In the meantime, please save
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Director’s COMM ENTS
Amanda Bacon // SDPhA Executive Director
SPRING DISTRICT others throughout the pandemic. The cause had strong This legislation allows each board to select their own. user-friendly, the website platform or back end remained
MEETINGS support from more than 40 organizations representing Governor Noem signed this bill March 9. the same. Fast-forward three years, and that functionality is
mostly healthcare and business. Gov. Kristi Noem signed simply out-of-date. It led to some issues in the convention
Spring District Meetings are the bill Feb. 18. • HB 1263 – Is the Governor's effort to provide price registration process for some, and makes for a cumbersome
On(line)! We really look forward transparency for healthcare costs. SDPhA did not take process for paying district dues and contributions for the
to when these can again be held • HB 1097 – This hotly debated bill provided for a position on this bill, and while there’s still not a lot of C&L Fund.
in person, but we are also grateful philosophical exceptions to required vaccinations. It seems clarity around how this will work in practical application,
for technology that allows us to we see a similar bill nearly every year of late, and they the legislation sped through both chambers with The new website will feature a completely mobile-responsive
safely “gather” now. We urge you always elicit long and emotional debate. SDPhA opposed essentially no opposition and signed March 25th. and modern design, and a fully upgraded and intuitive user
to take a look at the calendar on this bill, and testified against this legislation. HB 1097 died experience – from convention registration to contacting us
the inside cover of the Journal in committee. A very close vote of 7-6 sent it to the 41st Several other several other key pieces of legislation on and everything in between. The new website will feature
and save the date of your district legislative day. which SDPhA kept a close watch: controlled substance a forms library which will play a key role in streamlining
meeting. This is where you will scheduling, telemedicine and telehealth, open meeting conventions and eliminating the use of so much paper
get an in-depth update of the • HB 1159 – This bill also died in committee after requirements, and various bills which addressed government moving forward. Another key feature is an area we call the
just completed legislative session, as well as a very somewhat contentious testimony and debate. We also authority during a pandemic. In addition, the issue of Action Center. That’s where you’ll find all the issues we’re
important look ahead on what we’re already working on opposed HB 1159 which would have prohibited employers exactly how to implement IM 26 (medical marijuana) working on at the federal and state level. It’ll also house
for 2022, and why your help will be of upmost importance. (including healthcare) from instituting immunization policies dominated the legislature, and ultimately ended with the the new bill tracker we launched this legislative session,
In addition, you’ll get to learn about the great work for employees. The House Health and Human Service state in the same position it was when Session began – and it will even allow for you to opt in to text alerts about
happening in each of our districts across the state. From Committee sent it to the 41st Legislative day on a 9-3 vote. with IM 26 set to become law as currently written July 1, 2021. key issues, and let you know when to contact your legislators
community service projects to sponsoring scholarships on an issue of importance to the profession. The Action
for pharmacy students – these district meetings are where • HB 1247 – An act to provide for the protection of the You can see the full scope of the bills we followed this Center will be a vital piece of our communications on
those important decisions and initiatives get their wings. consciences of medical professionals. SDPhA was among session online with the SDPhA’s new bill tracker. legislative issues, and we are excited for you to see it, and
The work that happens at these meetings is truly the basis the coalition strongly opposed to this legislation. The put it into action yourself.
of advancing the profession – and your input and your extremely broad language in bill was of chief concern. COVID-19
voice is vital. We look forward to being physically together It essentially allowed for any employee to refuse any CONVENTION
As immunization opens in South Dakota to all age 16 and
in the same room for next year’s spring district meetings, task for nearly any reason. After passing out of the House
older, pharmacists continue to play a key part in vaccine Typically, we would report in the Spring Journal that early
and raising a toast to all the incredible work, and the ways Affairs committee, HB 1247 died on the House floor.
rollout across the state. Hospital pharmacists have bird registration has begun for the annual meeting, but
pharmacists have led throughout this historic time. Currently, SDCL 36-11-70 addresses dispensing and matters
been vital in meeting the initial challenges of vaccine this Spring, we are evaluating the best path forward for
of conscience for pharmacists.
distribution, handling, storage, standing up vaccination the annual event. The board’s preference is to gather as
LEGISLATURE clinics, and finally, getting shots in arms. Community retail
A few other key bills we monitored extremely closely, but planned Sept. 17-18 in Spearfish, SD, if at all possible. But in
The 2021 Legislative Session was one for the history books, on which we ultimately chose not to take a formal position: pharmacists across the state also answered the call to addition to the obvious considerations of health and safe-
and quite different than anything we’ve seen or dealt with prepare to vaccinate the state’s general population. While ty, we also have to consider whether holding an in-person
before. Lobbying during a pandemic brought about some • HB 1077 - Provides for licensure by endorsement for the Federal Pharmacy Program now has vaccine in the event this year is financially feasible. We are in the process
unique challenges and real-time learnings as we moved certain licensed professionals and occupations. This bill stores of some of the state’s larger chains, distribution of surveying exhibitors regarding their ability to travel
to carry on our work while keeping our lobby team safe. makes permanent some of the flexibilities granted during to independent and smaller community pharmacies has and participate with us. We know several companies have
We were grateful to once again have retained the skillful the pandemic. The key difference between this bill and yet to roll out. Challenges in storage, transportation and no-travel orders through the end of 2021, and simply put,
services of long-time SDPhA lobbyist and general legal the reciprocity bill we rigorously opposed the last year minimum orders have complicated this process, and without enough exhibitors, we cannot feasibly hold the
counsel Robert Riter, as well as Lindsey Riter-Rapp, who is of the Daugaard Administration – this bill does not replace we continue to participate in conversations weekly with event in person. The board will issue a decision on an in-
in her second year as lobbyist for SDPhA. Things were quite a licensing board's current process. Gov. Kristi Noem signed the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) on person, virtual, or hybrid convention option by early May,
active for the SDPhA Commercial and Legislative Branch this into law Feb. 23. opportunities to further engage our pharmacists who are so stay tuned! We have included all the awards nomination
even before the 96th Legislative Session began. As of the ready, willing, and able to provide vaccinations to those in forms in this edition for your convenience. The deadline for
date of this report, Gov. Kristi Noem has said she intends • HB 1014 - This bill creates uniform complaint and their communities. Presumably these challenges will lessen submission is quickly approaching, so please don’t wait to
to call a special session to deal with a few topics, on likely declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating with greater availability of the Janssen / Johnson and send in your nominations!
being Initiated Measure 26 (IM26). certain professions and occupations, including pharmacy. Johnson vaccine which has much less stringent storage,
While we and other had some concern about this legislation handling, and ordering requirements.
A few key bills from the 96th Legislative Session: – it was clearly on the fast-track. It moved through both Stay Safe,
chambers swiftly, and was signed by Gov. Noem Feb. 22. WEBSITE
• HB 1046 - SDPhA supported this legislation designed AMANDA BACON
to limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19. The • SB 4 – Revises certain provisions of the health We are thrilled to share that within the next several weeks,
basic premise of the bill was to protect healthcare workers professionals assistance program. Current law requires SDPhA will launch a completely new website! While we did
and others from frivolous lawsuits against those serving the health professions to operate a joint program. redesign the site roughly three years ago to make it more
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President’s PERS PECTIVE South Dakota
BOAR D of PHAR MACY
Dana Darger, RPh // SDPhA Board President
Good Day Friends in Pharmacy, myself overall what rating do I give it. For the most part Kari Shanard-Koenders, RPh, MSJ // Executive Director
I normally rank it around 90. That being said, I have days
I thought long and hard for the that are a 20. Fortunately, I don’t have very many of those. BOARD WELCOMES HHS PROVIDES FURTHER AUTHORIZATION
SDPhA newsletter and what I I choose not to dwell on the 20%, so I can enjoy the 80 NEW REGISTERED UNDER PREP ACT IN 5th – 7th AMENDMENTS
wanted to convey to you this or 90% that make my happy.
time. No one would argue that
PHARMACISTS
The United States Department of Health and Human
the last year has been a “crisis” I am going to give you my guide to help you find /PHARMACIES Services (HHS) issued a fifth amendment to the Public
and created a lot of unprecedented happiness in what you do and how you live. Readiness and Emergency Preparedness ("PREP") Act 5th
change. Many of us have a Congratulations to the following
6 candidates who recently Amend PREP Act 1.28.21. With this amendment to the
longing or yearning for things Step 1: Measure your happiness on a 1-10 scale every day. Declaration, the Acting Secretary identifies two additional
to get back to normal, but many Because we are scientists, I recommend putting it in a met licensure requirements
and became licensed as new categories of persons who are qualified persons or covered
of the changes thrust upon us spreadsheet and track it over time. Put comments in an persons for the purpose of administering COVID-19
have made us better. Consider adjacent cell about why you gave it the rating you gave it pharmacists in South Dakota
(SD): Micah Benford, Coreliss countermeasures. This amendment allows healthcare
the positive aspects that COVID has had on our resiliency, for that day. When you start to graph the data points you providers who are licensed, in a state, to prescribe, dispense,
our ability to adapt, or change quickly. But good or bad it will start to notice patterns. You can add the day of the Blue, Mark Cherney, Cassandra
Devine, Franklin Dowling, and and/or administer COVID-19 vaccines in any other State
causes stress. I have a belief or possibly a hypothesis that week to determine if certain days are better than others. Brandon Salke. or jurisdiction where the PREP Act applies, and allows any
stress can be relieved or mitigated by happiness. You’re data experts. Look at the data and see what it’s physician, registered nurse, and practical nurse, whose
telling you. There were no SD full-time pharmacy licenses issued. licenses expired within the past five years to prescribe,
So, if the antidote for stress is happiness, what’s your There was one new SD part-time pharmacy license issued, dispense, and/or administer COVID-19 vaccines in any
“happiness rating” today? Step 2: What are your happiness factors. Look back at the Sioux Empire Triage Center dba The Link—Avera McKennan, State. The sixth amendment 6th Amend Prep Act 2.10.21
days you ranked high. Is there any commonality in those Sioux Falls, #200-1737. There was one new SD wholesale further identifies federal employees, contractors, and
comment boxes about what made it a good day? What license issued to Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, volunteers as qualified persons to prescribe, dispense, or
about the bad days? Over time you will come to understand #600-3253. administer COVID-19 vaccines with CDC training, under the
what your happiness factors are and are not. But once you PREP Act. The seventh amendment 7th Amend PREP Act
are aware of them you can start to own them rather that
letting them own you. You can start to focus on the things
SOUTH DAKOTA COVID VACCINE INFORMATION 3.16.2021 adds additional categories of qualified persons
by Inspector Tyler Laetsch under the PREP Act. These categories include the following
that improve your happiness for the day. You can also learn health care professionals and students: midwife, paramedic,
to minimize those that you make you unhappy. advanced or intermediate emergency medical technician
As the vaccine for COVID-19 rolls out across the country,
there are several moving parts and pharmacy is becoming (EMT), physician assistant, respiratory therapist, dentist,
Step 3: Keep it up! This will require you to commit to daily
a key player in the plan to help everyone become vaccinated. podiatrist, optometrist, or veterinarian license or certified
Have you ever wondered what it means when you greet tracking your happiness. Make it a habit. The outcome is
First and foremost, the Board wishes to thank everyone to practice in any state who may prescribe, dispense or
someone during the day and say, “Good morning! How are only as good as the completeness of the data. It will take
involved for going above and beyond the call of duty to administer. Further, the Amendment adds the following
you today?” And the response you get is, “Not bad.” Have time to rewire your outlook on your happiness, but the end
help with the COVID-19 public health emergency. You are professions who can prescribe, dispense or administer
you ever wondered what it that really means? You have to product, your happiness is worth it.
all are doing yeoman’s work to support the cause of fighting COVID-19 Vaccines: any physician, advanced practice
guess whether that’s sarcasm for, “I’m really bad, so don’t
If you need a little happy music try these links: Bobby McFerrin this pandemic and caring for and enhancing the health registered nurse, registered nurse, practical nurse, pharmacist,
ask.” Or does it mean, “I’m good, but don’t ask.”
- Don't Worry Be Happy (Official Video) - YouTube or James of your patients. The Department of Health has created pharmacy intern midwife, paramedic, advanced or
I start every day at awesome. It is a choice I make when I Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good) (Live 8 2005) - YouTube a website with the latest information on the vaccination intermediate EMT, respiratory therapist, dentist, physician
get out of bed in the morning. When people ask me how I plan: https://doh.sd.gov/COVID/Vaccine/. This website is assistant, podiatrist, optometrist, or veterinarian who has
am I tell them, “I’m awesome.” I am frequently asked if that My prayer for each of you is that you will still love being in a very useful tool containing links to required vaccinator held a license in good standing in any state in the last five
is really how I feel and my answer is, “If I start my day at pharmacy as much as I do after nearly 50 years. I love coming training, the state’s vaccination plan, what sector of the years, subject to training requirements.
awesome, I can finish my day at good even on a bad day!” to work and what I do. I tell people all the time that I have population is currently eligible for vaccination, and locations
It is a conscious choice I make every day. the best job in the world and it’s because I’m happy doing it. that are currently vaccinating, just to name a few key
My 80/20 score today – 90. My happiness score today – 10. points. As this is a rapidly evolving situation, vaccinators
I have no expectation that my life is perfect, so I live by The day is young, so I might finish at an 8. You never know. are encouraged to check this site frequently. Further, you
my 80/20 rule. As long as I enjoy 80% of what I am doing I can volunteer to be one of the individuals providing the
can put with the 20% that I don’t enjoy. If you are looking vaccine through the site!
for a job that you would rate at 100%, you’re a fool. That With HAPPINESS!
job doesn’t exist, so you are simply going to make yourself DANA
unhappy looking for it. I frequently rank my job and ask
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South Dakota
BOAR D of PHAR MACY
( continued )
SD BOARD IMMUNIZATION Q & A PDMP UPDATE
BOARD MEETING DATES
by Inspectors Paula Stotz and Carol Smith by Melissa DeNoon, PDMP Director
1. Q: Are all South Dakota pharmacy technicians allowed The year 2021 began with the statutory, annual South Please check our website for the time, location
to administer immunizations under the PREP Act? Dakota Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (SD PDMP) and agenda for future Board meetings.
A: Qualified and properly trained technicians who are report on the monitoring and use of prescription opioids Board meeting minutes are also on the website.
supervised by a qualified immunizing pharmacist to the 2021 South Dakota Legislature’s Senate and House
may administer FDA-authorized or FDA-licensed standing committees for health and human services.
COVID-19 vaccines during the emergency period. The report included the following: BOARD OF PHARMACY
Additionally, HHS also declared that properly DIRECTORY
trained technicians may immunize children age The side graph shows the three metrics measured for
three to eighteen years with Advisory Committee opioid prescriptions dispensed to SD patients: 1) prescription
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended count, 2) prescription total quantity dispensed, and BOARD OF PHARMACY
vaccines. 3) prescription total days of supply. From 2018 to 2020,
605-362-2737 | 605-362-2738 fax
there were very slight increases in two metrics and www.pharmacy.sd.gov
2. Q: When the HHS federally declared COVID-19 Public a decrease in the third; note these percentage changes
Health emergency has ended, may qualified in the graph. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were
and properly trained South Dakota pharmacy seen in these three metrics from 2019 to 2020. Even DIRECTOR, SD PDMP
technicians continue to administer COVID-19 with a slight increase in the number of opioid prescriptions Melissa DeNoon . melissa.denoon@state.sd.us
vaccines for all patients and ACIP recommended dispensed, prescribers did decrease quantities and
vaccines for children. increase how long these lesser quantities lasted. PHARMACY INSPECTORS
A: This would not be allowed as currently the Tyler Laetch . tyler.laetsch@state.sd.us
Administrative Rules of South Dakota, in ARSD The side geographical graph shows the top ten SD counties Paula Stotz . paula.stotz@state.sd.us
20:51:29, provides no allowance for pharmacy based on patient zip code for the number of opioid Carol Smith . carol.smith@state.sd.us
technicians to administer immunizations. prescriptions dispensed. The number in parenthesis
3. Q: May qualified and trained pharmacy technicians after the county name is that county’s rank in population. SECRETARIES
administer seasonal influenza vaccines? Note there are two counties that decreased each year Beth Windschitl . beth.windschitl@state.sd.us
A: The HHS declaration under the PREP Act allows from 2018 to 2020, Brown and Meade. Conversely, Rhea Kontos . rhea.kontos@state.sd.us
qualified and trained pharmacy technicians to Oglala Lakota county increased each year, 2018 to 2020.
administer ACIP recommended vaccines to pediatric PDMP ASSISTANT
The side age band graph shows the average number Melanie Houg . melanie.houg@state.sd.us
patients ages 3 to 18 years old and COVID-19 vaccines
of opioid prescriptions dispensed per patient based
to all patients during the public health emergency.
on their age. An average of greater than four opioid EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The purpose of this declaration was to mitigate the
prescriptions per patient is seen in all three years, 2018 Kari Shanard-Koenders
noticeable decrease in rates of routine childhood
to 2020, in patients 55 years of age and older and just kari.shanard-koenders@state.sd.us
vaccinations. The seasonal influenza vaccine is not
in 2020 for patients between 45 and 54 years of age.
included in the declaration for patients over 18 years PDMP DATA ACCESS
Overall, the highest averages are in the 75+ age band.
of age. In the PREP Act, the Influenza vaccine may https://southdakota.pmpaware.net/login
be administered to pediatric patients ages 3 to 18,
according to ACIP guidelines and thus may be Respectfully submitted, for the Board, PDMP DATA SUBMITTERS
administered by technicians during the public https://pmpclearinghouse.net
health emergency. KARI SHANARD-
4. Q: When storing vaccines, how often does the KOENDERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
CDC recommend checking refrigerator or freezer OF BOARDS OF PHARMACY
temperatures? www.NABP.pharmacy
A: The CDC recommends checking refrigerator
temperatures twice daily.
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SDSU COLLEGE of
PHARMACY and ALLIED
S outh D akota HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SOC I ET Y of H E ALTH -
Dan Hansen, PharmD // Interim Dean and Professor
SYSTEM PHAR MAC ISTS Greetings from the College of This March, the College received word that the Master
Pharmacy and Allied Health of Public Health has been accredited by the Council on
Professions! Education for Public Health (CEPH). The Master of Public
Health is a joint program between USD and SDSU. This is a
Our students and faculty have huge step forward for what is still a relatively new program
Haylee Allen, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP // SDSHP President
been an integral part of combating and will help ensure that we continue to meet the public
As I reflect over the past year CE on a wide variety of topics. These CE events occurred COVID-19. They are on the health needs of the state and region. In addition, our
– oh what a year – I feel that on January 16th, January 23rd, and January 30th. SDSHP frontlines making a difference Medical Lab Science (MLS) program received several
the events and challenges have would like to extend a special thank you to the residents in the lives of many patients: impressive rankings in College Factual’s 2021 Rankings
given SDSHP the opportunity for their hard work in providing outstanding CE to our • SDSU pharmacy students Analysis and Online Schools Report. This is just one of
to fast-track our plans to deliver membership in our first ever virtual CE events! received firsthand experience several recent recognitions for MLS.
high quality, virtual CE. This in administering the COVID-19
has been a goal of SDSHP’s The 9th Annual SDSHP Statewide Residency Conference vaccine. The College’s research program continues to grow. Dr.
will be held again this summer. The date and format have Reineke received an RO1 grant to help eradicate tuberculosis,
for a while now, especially
not been established yet, but the conference will continue
• Students in the Master of Public Health program assisted in collaboration with colleagues in South Africa. He is the
to allow a larger number in case investigation and contract tracing for South
of our membership to partake to provide an opportunity for residents to network and first faculty member in the College of Pharmacy & Allied
Dakota tribal communities and the USD community. Health Professions to receive an international collaborative
in our resident CE events gain knowledge on topics that will benefit them during
and as an alternative method residency. I would like to thank Courtney Younge – • Respiratory Care students worked as interns while RO1 grant. At the upcoming Board of Regents meeting,
of delivery for our Annual our resident liaison – who has been diligently working finishing their degree to help address the workforce we are also hoping to receive approval to begin offering
Conference given the snowpocalypse two years ago and to prepare another memorable year of programming. shortage due to the pandemic. an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences in Fall 2021.
the pandemic last year and this year. We will be continuing • As part of some of the student’s clinical experience
Four finalists have been selected for the dean of the
this evolution in our CE delivery by hosting a virtual With my term as SDSHP President coming to an end, in the Medical Laboratory Science program, students
I wanted to share some words of thanks. I am incredibly College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions. Interviews
SDSHP Annual Conference next month! helped with testing for COVID, influenza, RSV, and
grateful to have worked with the 2020-2021 Board took place the week of March 15th. It is anticipated a dean
Streptococcus at drive-thru testing sites.
The 45th Annual SDSHP Conference is scheduled virtually of Directors. Their dedication to SDSHP is what enables will be chosen this spring. Other searches include a post
on April 9th-11th, 2021. Our Annual Meeting Committee our organization to push forward and expand pharmacy • SDSU faculty members took the lead in setting COVID-19 doc, population health faculty position, grant proposal
services across South Dakota. I want to particularly thank protocols at a number of different clinical sites. specialist, medicinal chemistry faculty position, director
has planned a full 12 hours of CE – enough to renew
a South Dakota pharmacist license for the year – over our outgoing board members: Joe Berendse, Chance • The Center for Family Medicine is dedicated to bringing of clinical education in respiratory care, instructor for
a variety of topics bound to have areas of interest for Wachholtz, Jordan Baye, and Dustin Moon (student liaison). medication-assisted treatment from those recovering respiratory care and pharmacy practice program assistant.
everyone! Our keynote speaker is ASHP CEO, Paul W. Thank you for all you have done and for serving the from opioid addiction, essential during a pandemic.
members of SDSHP! In closing, we are quickly approaching the end of the
Abramowitz, PharmD, ScD. (Hon.), FASHP, and he will
The faculty and staff in our College continue to demonstrate 2020-21 academic year. We are currently focused on
be speaking on the topic of leadership within pharmacy.
During the next year, we will continue to serve health- excellence. Some recent examples include Dr. Seefeldt, planning an in-person Hooding Ceremony for our P4
Furthermore, we have partnered with TeamBuilding.com
system pharmacist and technicians under the exceptional Associate Dean for Academic Programs, being selected as students, along with a more traditional commencement
to host a virtual networking event one of the evenings
leadership of Jeremy Daniel! one of the four finalists for the Honors College Teacher of ceremony. It is exciting to have the chance to celebrate
as well. We hope you can join us for three fantastic days
the Year Award. Sue Fierstine, Budget & Administrative the accomplishments of our students in a more traditional,
of great continuing education and networking! Please
Coordinator, was nominated for SDSU’s Outstanding yet safe, manner.
visit www.sdshp.com to register for the conference Respectfully submitted,
and for further information! Professional Award. On the student side, Abby Sirek, a P4
HAYLEE ALLEN student, and her poster titled, “Assessing the Impact of an Please stop by the office in you are back in Brookings
in the months to come.
SDSHP sponsored three virtual CE events early this Educational Campaign on Patient Awareness and Perceptions
year for its membership to attend. Each event featured of Expanded Pharmacy Services in South Dakota,” were
featured at the “Research’s Top 12: Poster Session Forum”
residents from the various health-systems across South
Dakota. The pharmacy residents delivered high-quality during APhA’s Annual Meeting. APhA typically features DAN HANSEN
a few hundred posters but only a select few receive this
honor. This is a significant achievement!
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SDSU’s Student Collaboration
for the ADVANCEMENT and
PROMOTION of PHARMACY
Anna Mohr // SCAPP/APhA-ASP SDSU Chapter President
Hello from SCAPP! Our chapter of the National Community Pharmacists
Association is hosting an over the counter case
SCAPP has been very busy this competition for members to practice recommendations
past semester, and I am excited and win prizes at the same time. The Public Health and
to share with you what we Education Committee is taking their education online
have been doing! by having members create educational videos and post
them on our Facebook page for poison prevention week.
In January, the Pediatric
Pharmacy Association started We recently hosted our local Patient Counseling
a food drive and delivered Competition this past month and would like to
the donations to the Ronald congratulate the winner, Mariah Roeman. Mariah is a
McDonald House in Sioux falls. third year pharmacy student and our P3 Patient Care
We are happy that we could Coordinator. She represented SDSU at the National
support sick children and their families during these trying Patient Care Competition at APhA Annual. This past week,
times. Our Pre-Pharmacy Committee also coordinated an we sponsored 15 students to attend the virtual APhA
interview night in January. At this event, Pre-Pharmacy Annual Meeting. While we miss the traditional in-person
students were able to practice for the entrance interview conference, it was amazing to see members coming
as well as receive tips and tricks from current professional together from all across the country virtually.
students.
At our next meeting, we will be completing our election
In March, our chapter of the American Society of process. It is an exciting time to see the future leaders
Health-System Pharmacists hosted Dr. Anna Meyer to of the organization step up to represent the pharmacy
speak about her role. She is a long-term care pharmacist profession!
at Avera who has been an integral part of Avera’s COVID
immunization process in long term care facilities. We really
appreciate her sharing her personal experience working Sincerely,
with this specific patient population during these difficult
times. ACCP has also been working hard and started
ANNA MOHR
a CV swap for all levels of pharmacy students to receive
feedback from professors.
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Contact the local or state health department
CDC: Vaccine Storage CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL Cold Chain (a temperature-controlled supply chain)
immunization program (hereafter referred to as
and Handling, Part 1: Plans,
AND PREVENTION (CDC)
Vaccine Storage and Handling
· Vaccines must be stored properly from “immunization program”), vaccine manufacturer(s),
the time they are manufactured until they or both, for appropriate actions or guidelines that should
Staff Education are administered be followed for all potentially compromised vaccines.
Knowledge-based CPE
Vaccine Storage and Handling · Shared responsibility among manufacturers, Do not discard vaccines unless directed to by the
distributors, public health staff, and immunization program and/or the manufacturer.
healthcare providers
Course Development:
The following public report was published by There are few immunization issues more important than Staff Training and Education
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the appropriate storage and handling of vaccines. The
(CDC). success of efforts against vaccine-preventable diseases Storage and Handling Plans
is attributable in part to proper storage and handling of Assign a primary vaccine coordinator who is responsible
Course Development / Sponsorship: vaccines. Vaccines exposed to temperatures outside the for ensuring that vaccines are stored and handled correctly
Every facility should have detailed written protocols for at each facility.
This course is sponsored by the South Dakota State recommended ranges can have reduced potency and
routine and emergency vaccine storage and handling,
University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health protection. Storage and handling errors can cost thousands
and they should be updated annually. These policies and Designate at least one alternate (back-up) vaccine
Professions, Brookings, SD. of dollars in wasted vaccine and revaccination. Errors can
procedures should be available in writing as a reference coordinator who can perform these responsibilities
also result in the loss of patient confidence when repeat
Permission has been granted by the U.S. Food and for all staff members and easily accessible. in the absence of the primary coordinator.
doses are required.
Drug Administration for use of this material in the
development of CPE activities for pharmacists. A routine storage and handling plan provides guidelines These responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
It is better to not vaccinate than to administer a dose of
for daily activities, such as: the following tasks:
vaccine that has been mishandled. Vac- cine management,
including proper storage and handling procedures, is the · Ordering and accepting vaccine deliveries
· Ordering vaccines
GOAL: To provide pharmacists with actionable basis on which good immunization practices are built. · Storing and handling vaccines
· Overseeing proper receipt and storage of vaccine
information on CDC recommendations for vaccine
· Managing inventory deliveries
storage and handling plans and staff education. Vaccines must be stored properly from the time they
are manufactured until they are administered. Assuring · Managing potentially compromised vaccines · Organizing vaccines within the storage unit(s)
vaccine quality and maintaining the cold chain is a shared Every facility should also have an emergency vaccine · Temperature monitoring of the storage unit(s)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: responsibility among manufacturers, distributors, public (i.e., current temperature at least two times each
retrieval and storage plan. The plan should identify workday).
health staff, and health-care providers. a backup location where the vaccines can be stored.
Considerations when choosing this site include appropriate · Recording temperature readings on a log
1. Summarize the critical nature of appropriate A proper cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply storage units, temperature monitoring capability, and · Daily physical inspection of the storage unit(s)
storage and handling of vaccines; chain that includes all equipment and procedures used in
the transport and storage and handling of vaccines from
a back-up generator that can maintain power to the · Rotating stock so that vaccines closest to their
2. Explain the protocols that should be detailed in vaccine storage units. Potential back-up locations might expiration dates will be used first
the time of manufacture to administration of the vaccine.
a facility’s vaccine storage and handling plan; include a local hospital, pharmacy, long-term care facility,
or the Red Cross.
· Monitoring expiration dates and ensuring that
By following a few simple steps and implementing best expired vaccines and diluents are removed from
3. Define the vaccine-handling term, “cold chain”;
storage and handling practices, providers can ensure that the storage unit(s) and not administered to patients
4. Name the critical components of an appropriate patients will get the full benefit of vaccines they receive.
There should be an adequate supply of packing materials
and portable refrigerators and freezers or qualified · Responding to potential temperature excursions
emergency vaccine retrieval and storage plan;
containers and packouts on hand to accommodate the · Overseeing proper vaccine transport
5. Outline the responsibilities to be undertaken
Vaccine Storage and Handling facility’s largest annual vaccine inventory (e.g., flu season). · Maintaining all appropriate vaccine storage and
by a facility’s primary vaccine coordinator or A refrigerated truck may be needed to move large handling documentation, including temperature-
alternate coordinator. Vaccine-preventable disease rates decreased excursion responses
inventories of vaccine.
in part because of proper storage and handling
Storage and handling errors Power outages or natural disasters are not the only events
· Maintaining storage equipment and maintenance
records
· decrease potency and reduce effectiveness that can compromise vaccine. Forgotten vials of vaccine
· Maintaining proper documentation for the VFC
and protection left out on the counter or doses of vaccine stored at program in participating facilities
· cost thousands of dollars in wasted vaccine improper temperatures due to a storage unit failure
· Ensuring that designated staff is adequately trained
and revaccination are other examples of how vaccines can be potentially
· loss of patient confidence compromised. Protocols after an event will vary · Assign responsibilities to a primary vaccine
coordinator; designate at least one alternate (back-up)
It is better to not vaccinate than to administer depending on individual state or agency policies.
vaccine coordinator
a dose of vaccine that has been mishandled
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A physician partner or member of management should Vaccine Storage and Handling
be directly involved with the clinical staff that is This chapter provides an overview of best practice CDC: Vaccine Storage and Handling, Part 1: Plans, Staff Education
responsible for vaccine storage and handling. Management guidance for storage and handling. CDC’s Vaccine Storage Learning Assessment Post-test. Select correct answer(s) for each question.
staff should have a clear understanding of the vaccine and Handling Toolkit[2MB, 82 pages], contains comprehensive
replacement costs and clinical implications of mismanaged information on best practices and recommendations. 1. Vaccine management, including proper storage and 6. Maintaining a secure ‘cold chain’ is a shared
vaccines. Manufacturers’ product information and package inserts handling procedures includes the following principles: responsibility among manufacturers, distributors,
include the most current information about the storage public health staff, and healthcare providers.
All personnel who handle or administer vaccines should and handling of specific vaccines. Refer to CDC’s Storage A. Good vaccine management is the basis on
be familiar with the storage and handling policies and and Handling webpage for links to these and other which good immunization practices are built. A. True B. False
procedures for their facility. This includes not only those resources. Participants in the Vaccines for Children (VFC)
who administer vaccines, but also anyone who delivers B. A proper cold chain is a temperature-controlled
program or those who have any vaccines purchased with 7. EMERGENCY vaccine retrieval and storage
or accepts vaccine shipments and anyone who has access supply chain that includes all equipment and
public funds should consult their state or local immunization plan should be a written plan which.
to the unit(s) where vaccines are stored. Vaccine storage procedures used in the transport and storage
program for specifics because some program requirements and handling of vaccines from the time of A. Is accessible to management personnel only.
and handling training should be provided to all new may differ from the information contained in the Vaccine
personnel who handle or administer vaccines, including manufacture to administration of the vaccine
Storage and Handling Toolkit. B. Identifies back-up storage location(s) with
temporary staff. C. It is better to not vaccinate than to administer appropriate storage units, temperature monitoring
CDC Acknowledgement a dose of vaccine that has been mishandled. capability, and back-up generator that can
Continuing education for staff is essential when new maintain power to the vaccine storage units.
vaccines are stocked and when there are any changes The editors thank Donna Weaver, Patricia Beckenhaupt, D. All of the above
to the storage and handling guidelines for a particular and JoEllen Wolicki, National Center for Immunization C. Include an adequate supply of packing materials
vaccine. CDC has a free web-based storage and handling and Respiratory Diseases, CDC, for their contribution t 2. Every vaccine-administering facility should have and portable refrigerators and freezers or qualified
module as part of the online training tool, “You Call the o this chapter. detailed written protocols, to include containers and packouts, or refrigerated truck.
Shots.” A. Routine emergency vaccine storage and handling, D. All of the above.
Selected References
Continuing education credit for a variety of healthcare B. Protocols updates every 3 years.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 8. A facility’s primary vaccine coordinator should
professionals and a certificate of completion are available. General recommendations on immunization: C. Policies and procedures available in writing as ensure that storage unit temperatures monitored
Many immunization pro- grams and professional recommendations of the Advisory Committee a reference for all staff members, easily accessible. once weekly and recorded in a log.
organizations also offer vaccine storage and handling on Immunization Practices. MMWR 2011;60(no. RR-2):
training programs. D. All of the above. A. True B. False
23-27.
2. CDC. Recommendations and Guidelines: Storage
3. Facility written protocols for vaccine handling 9. Monitor expiration dates and remove expired
and Handling
and storage should include. vaccines and diluents from the storage unit.
3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
4. Manufacturers’ Product Information A. Managing potentially compromised vaccines. A. True B. False
5. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
B. Ordering and accepting vaccine deliveries.
Thermal Analysis of Refrigeration Systems Used for 10. Vaccine storage and handling training do NOT
Vaccine Storage, 2009, Household, Dormitory-Style C. Managing inventory. need to be provided to temporary staff.
Refrigerators and Data Loggers.
D. All of the above. A. True B. False
6. Immunization Action Coalition Storage and
Handling Handouts
4. Potentially compromised vaccines should 11. Management staff should be fully educated and
be discarded immediately. up to date, on vaccine replacement costs and the
Learning Assessment
A. True B. False clinical implications of mismanaged vaccines.
Active learning quiz questions and Learning Assessment
test questions for this course were developed by the A. True B. False
South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy 5. A properly managed ‘cold chain’ is a temperature-
and Allied Health Professions. controlled supply chain that includes all equipment 12. Continuing education for staff is essential when
and procedures used in the transport and storage new vaccines are stocked and when there are any
Financial Disclosure and handling of vaccines from the time of manufacture changes to the storage and handling guidelines
The developer of this course has no financial to administration of the vaccine. for a particular vaccine.
relationships to declare. A. True B. False A. True B. False
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