Progress Notes :: July 1, 2015

Progress Notes :: July 1, 2015 :: Issue 116


		July 1, 2015 \| Issue 116


		Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy New Law Allows Pharmacists to Give Flu Shots to Minors
		On June 26, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law HB 182 (York Republican Rep. Seth Grove) that allows pharmacists to administer flu shots to children age 9 and above. The PAFP had opposed prior versions that were far broader in scope, but did not oppose the compromise to allow flu-only vaccine administration. Primary care providers, if identified, are to be notified within 48 hours of administration of the vaccine. The new law goes into effect in 60 days.

		Education Cutoff Date for Chesapeake Summer Escape CME Approaching
		The cutoff date for Chesapeake Escape CME Conference nears! July 3 is the cutoff date to reserve your room for the upcoming CME conference at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Call (401) 901-1234 or click here to receive special group room rates. Rooms availability is not guaranteed after this date!

		Public Health Building a Successful Patient Navigation System for CRC
		Check out our most recent monograph in the summer edition of Keystone Physician (coming tomorrow) titled Building a Successful Patient Navigation Program for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening by Dr. Carmen Guerra. Learn about the burden of colorectal cancer, CRC screening rates, patient navigation, and key considerations when building a navigation program for CRC screening. Take advantage of this opportunity today and earn free CME!

		Quality Improvement PAFP Acknowledges PCMH Practices in Pa.

		The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians and Primary Healthcare Consultants are proud to announce practices we have worked with which have received patient-centered medical home (PCMH) recognition through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Please click here for details.

		Residents and Students Register for Primary Care Career Fairs

		Primary Care Career Fairs: Navigating your job search? Learn how to qualify for loan repayment programs and find the practice opportunity for you. Employers from FQHCs, CHCs, rural health centers, hospitals and health systems will be on hand. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center. Register today! Philadelphia: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, 5-8 p.m. - Sheraton Philadelphia University City Pittsburgh: Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, 5-8 p.m. - Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center AAFP Leaders Blog: Read what Kristina Zimmerman, MD, learned about adjusting to life as a new resident.

		Speak Out to Protect Patient Safety in Pa.
		The Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners is again seeking to end collaborative agreements - vital to patient safety - through legislation known as the Modernization of the Professional Nursing Law. Oppose the House Bill here and the Senate Bill here through the AAFP's Speak Out tool to protect patient safety!