Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Precision Medication Management
Tariq Adwan | Rob Leffler | Kathleen Shepler
Our Educational Symposium is designed for Administrators, Director of Nursing, and nursing staff that provide care to elderly and developmentally disabled persons. Our desire is to provide networking among leaders in the Post-Acute Care, Long Term Care, and Assisted Living industry while providing education on hot button issues. We hope that participants leave with the knowledge and tools to prepare them for the future.
These presentations provide education on tools to improve the quality of care. The following topics will be presented: pharmacogenomics testing and how it relates to medication management.
Learning objectives include
- Review the Science of Pharmacogenomics (PGX)
- Discuss the Impact of Genetic Variation on Increased Risk of Side Effects
- Discuss pharmacist’s role in report interpretation
- Review how pharmacists utilize GeneDoseLive to provide feedback on the resident’s medication regimen
- Review how therapist can assist with identifying residents who would benefit from pharmacogenomic testing
* Registration and attendance is complementary.
* This program is NOT associated with continuing education.
Speakers
Dr. Tariq Adwan, PhD
Dr. Adwan has extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality management, clinical education, and overall laboratory operations. He graduated with honors from Misericordia University with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry and received his Ph.D. in Cell, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado where he also did his postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Adwan received several grants and awards including the National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Health and the young alumnus Award from Misericordia University. In addition, he has authored a number high-impact, peer reviewed publications and has been invited to present his work at various scientific meetings including the conference for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. He is actively engaged with various working groups and scientific advisory committees dedicated to the improving the quality standards in laboratory services including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee where he is a member of the CLIA Regulatory Assessment Workgroup.
Rob Leffler, R.Ph.
Vice President of Clinical Services, Synchrony Pharmacy
Rob Leffler is a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. He has spent most of his career as a pharmacist in long term care pharmacies in the Midwest. He currently is the Vice President of Clinical Operations and Compliance for PCA Pharmacy. Their corporate offices are located in Louisville, Kentucky but they currently provide services through five pharmacies to patients and residents in 5 states. Rob has been a member of ASCP since 1996 and is currently serving as a member of the Consultant Pharmacist Workgroup.
Kathleen Shepler, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Support Specialist, Synchrony Rehab
Kathleen Shepler is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who earned degrees from Butler University and Purdue University. Kathleen has experience in the Indiana public school system and the home health setting, with a primary focus for the past 19 years in skilled nursing and long-term care. She feels it is a great privilege to serve the geriatric population. Kathleen has several years of various management experience in the rehab setting. She started with Synchrony in 2012 as a staff SLP and transitioned to the clinical support team in September 2016. As a clinical support specialist, Kathleen strives to support fellow therapists by providing education in Medicare compliance, quality clinical documentation, and program development. She has presented on topics including alternative payment models in skilled nursing, PDPM, advocating for therapy services, the role of rehab in reducing rehospitalization in the SNF environment, and the role of the SLP in fall prevention. Kathleen understands the importance of collaboration across disciplines for safe and effective medication management and is delighted to be part of this presentation.