Registration for the 2008 NCCN Pharmacy Program is no longer available. Pharmactists are still welcome to register and attend the NCCN 13th Annual Conference. Please refer to the registration page under that program for additional information.

*Pharmacists employed by or representing industry are ineligible to receive free registration to the NCCN 13th Annual Conference.

Agenda and Objectives - Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Registration
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Networking Lunch
12:00 – 1:15 PM

Opening Remarks
1:15 – 1:20 PM

William T. McGivney, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Panel Discussion:
Challenges in the Management of Oral Chemotherapeutics in Oncology
1:25 – 2:25 PM

• Explore clinical issues relating to compliance, adverse event reporting, and monitoring
• Evaluate operational considerations such as future infusion center resource allocation, inventory management, and provider formulary management
• Describe evolving clinical and operational roles of pharmacists with the shift to use of oral agents

Panel:
Amy Hatfield Seung, PharmD, BCOP
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Sally Y. Barbour, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sylvia Bartel, RPh, MPH
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center | Massachusetts General
Hospital Cancer Center

Panel Discussion:
Exploring Areas of Interest in Community-Based Pharmacy
2:30 – 3:30 PM

• Discuss implications of trends in establishing private practice pharmacy and the role of guideline orientation
• Investigate methods of consensus and monitoring in rational use guidelines
• Assess medicine reconciliation interfaces between various points of care
• Discuss impacts of emerging pay-for-performance reimbursement methodologies

Panel:
Nicky J. Dozier, PharmD
US Oncology, Inc.

Steven L. D'Amato, RPh, BCOP
Maine Center for Cancer Medicine

Suzanne Jones, PharmD
Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Break
3:30 – 3:50 PM

Panel Discussion:
Identification and Prevention of Cancer Chemotherapy Errors
3:50 – 4:50 PM

• Evaluate techniques of detection and reporting of medical errors
• Discuss implementation of Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems
• Assess areas for systems enhancement: maintenance, updating, and interfacing

Panel:
Raymond J. Muller, MS, RPh
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Philip E. Johnson, MS, RPh, FASHP
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida

Dwight D. Kloth, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Closing Remarks
4:55 – 5:00 PM
William T. McGivney, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Program Overview
This unique educational event is designed to provide pharmacists with information on a variety of topics integral to best practices in oncology pharmacy management. The program begins with a special networking lunch that gives participants an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with other colleagues in their profession. Following lunch is a series of panel discussions focused on current issues faced by pharmacists in the areas of pharmacy management, decision-making, and practice. Each panel consists of faculty who are recognized leaders in oncology care from top cancer centers across the U.S.

Intended Audience
This educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists who manage patients with cancer.

Accreditation

The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

This program is acceptable for 3.0 hours (0.30 CEUs) of continuing education credit in states that recognize ACPE-accredited providers.

(ACPE ID #781-999-08-041-L01-P)

In order to receive a statement of credit, participants will need to attend the educational activity and complete the evaluation form. Partial credit will be awarded. Statements of credit will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks of the meeting. Pharmacists should note that they must attend a minimum of one hour to be eligible for credit. There is no fee to participate in this educational activity.

Faculty Disclosure

All faculty participating in NCCN continuing education activities are expected to disclose any conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s) as defined by the ACCME’s and ANCC’s Standards for Commercial Support. Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Accommodations
Program attendees may submit the Housing Registration Form, or book online, to obtain a room within an NCCN-negotiated room block at the best rate. NCCN must receive reservation requests no later than Monday, January 28, 2008 to guarantee space in an NCCN room block. One night’s lodging will be charged at the time of booking. Housing charges are non-refundable for cancellations, no-shows, and early departures. A $50 administration fee will be charged for any name substitution. Any requests for changes to a room reservation must go through NCCN and not the hotel. Attendees submitting forms or booking online after January 28 will be contacted by NCCN regarding hotel room availability.

NCCN currently has negotiated room blocks with the following hotels:

The Westin Diplomat
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

A block of discounted rooms has been reserved at The Westin Diplomat at $279.00 plus taxes per night, single or double occupancy. This rate includes the resort fee. This rate is guaranteed through January 28, 2008. The Westin Diplomat is 100% non-smoking in all guest rooms and public areas.

Courtyard by Marriott at Aventura Mall
2825 NE 191^st Street
Aventura, FL 33180

A limited number of rooms is also available at the Courtyard by Marriott in Aventura, FL for $175.00 per night plus tax. This rate is guaranteed through January 28, 2008. Scheduled shuttle service will be available for conference attendees between this hotel and The Westin Diplomat. The Courtyard by Marriott is 100% non-smoking in all guest rooms and public areas.

Airline Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Wide World Travel Service Inc. is the official travel agency for NCCN. Carlson Wagonlit has the ability to search all carriers and offer a variety of discounts to ensure that the lowest fare is obtained.

To take advantage of the services, discounts, and low fares offered by Carlson Wagonlit, please call 800.248.9990 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Be sure to identify yourself as an NCCN Conference attendee