Welcome to the 2021 USHP Midwinter Meeting Series!

For our first event, please join us for a 1-hour CPE program on influenza to kick off our 2021 USHP Midwinter Meeting Series! Free CE credit for all USHP members!

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST

Faculty Presenter: Katherine Lusardi, PharmD; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Antimicrobial Stewardship, UAMS Medical Center, Little Rock, AR

Differentiating influenza from other viruses, and treating high-risk patients in a timely manner to avoid over-burdening the healthcare system, has never been more relevant. Join us for a timely, expert-led CPE program that will marry the current data and guideline recommendations on influenza testing, diagnosis, and antiviral treatment with engaging whiteboard animation case studies, so you are prepared to apply the latest updates in influenza to clinical practice now.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify appropriate candidates for antiviral therapy based on risk for influenza-related complications, in accordance with current guideline recommendations
• Assess the need for influenza treatment based on patient signs, symptoms, and accurate interpretation of appropriate diagnostic tests when necessary
• Recommend individualized antiviral treatment plans for patients with, or at risk for, influenza in accordance with the latest evidence

This CE activity is jointly provided by ProCE, Inc. and Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC. ProCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Universal Activity Number 0221-9999-20-243-L01-P has been assigned to this live knowledge-based CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE providers. Completion of the evaluation and the post-test are required to receive CE credit. Proof of completion will be posted in NABP CPE Monitor profiles. No partial credit will be given.