Navigating Rural Pharmacy Regulations: Implementing Point-of-Care Testing & Treatment Services

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

This comprehensive presentation is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy owners, and technicians to enhance their understanding and implementation of point-of-care testing (POCT) services in rural areas. Participants will gain insights into the scope of practice for POCT, including prescribing authority, and will learn practical considerations for effective implementation. The course will cover patient eligibility, documentation requirements, and the potential for medical billing opportunities.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 1.0 contact hours or 0.1 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

1. 1. Review state legislation and pharmacy regulations for point-of-care testing services in each RURAL-CP state.
2. 2. Describe practical considerations for implementing point of care testing.
3. 3. Describe appropriate documentation, reporting, and maintenance of patient records related to patient visit
4. 4. Discuss potential for medical billing opportunities associated with point of care testing.

ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (1.00 hours), ACPE - Pharmacy Technician (1.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.