The GCC Pharmacy Congress

Start

Sun, 30 Oct 2016, 08:00

End

Tue, 1 Nov 2016, 05:00

WebSite

http://www.gccpharmacongress.com

Venue:

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Symposia

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Organiser

Sponsor

With the current dynamic changes in the healthcare landscape in our region, there are numerous opportunities for pharmacists to work with the medical team on enhancing medication use, engage with patients, reduce safety risk and optimize patient outcomes by providing services such as medication management, preventive care, reconciliation, counselling and patient education.

The GCC Pharmacy Congress will help in integrating the medical team including pharmacists, nurses and physicians by discussing very important areas including but not limited to regulations, medication safety, medication reconciliation, Supply chain management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Pharmacy Benefits Management, Informatics, technologies and more.

Pre-conference Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Symposium & Pre-conference American College of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium: 30 October 2016

International Conference: 31 October & 1 November 2016

Why Attend

Learn about innovations in implementing clinical pharmacy services in hospitals and ambulatory care
Gain insights into the new technologies and innovations in pharmacy practice
Review current issues and advances in medication safety
Examine the pharmacists and nurses role of shared accountability in patient education and improving patient outcomes
Optimise patient outcomes through safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of medications
Obtain CME points by attending this congress
Identify strategies for improving prescribing medicines in hospitals
Drive the advancement of the technical, human and leadership competencies of pharmacists and pharmacy staff in complex and rapidly changing organisations
Develop highly effective medication management strategies
Attend a full day supply chain symposium to receive a broad set of perspectives and insights on some of the critical issues in Pharmaceutical supply chains

Who Should Attend

Healthcare Policy Makers and Regulators
Healthcare Quality and Risk Management Specialists
Pharmacists including Clinical Pharmacists
Pharmacy Directors
Pharmacy Technicians
Nurses
Physicians
University Professors and Students

Bronze Pricing	Early Bird register and pay before 30 September 2016	Standard Price
International Delegates	USD 699	USD 799
GCC Pharmacists	USD 449	USD 499
Nurses	USD 299	USD 349
Students	USD 199	USD 199
Pharma Companies and Solution Providers	USD 1799	USD 1999
Includes: 2-day conference Networking coffee breaks Lunch Post-congress presentation access *Certificate of attendance

NOTE: Students fee is applicable ONLY for undergraduate students. A valid student ID must be presented at the Registration Desk during the Congress. Otherwise, discounted fee will not apply.

Silver Pricing	Early Bird register and pay before 30 September 2016	Standard Price
International Delegates	USD 949	USD 1049
GCC Pharmacists	USD 699	USD 749
Nurses	USD 499	USD 549
Students	USD 249	USD 299
Pharma Companies and Solution Providers	USD 2049	USD 2249
Includes: 2-day conference Networking coffee breaks Choice of 1 workshop Lunch Post-congress presentation access Certificate of attendance

Supply Chain Symposium

	Early Bird register and pay before 30 September 2016	Standard Price
International Delegates	USD 449	USD 549
GCC Pharmacists	USD 299	USD 349
Nurses	USD 199	USD 249
Students	USD 99	USD 99
Pharma Companies and Solution Providers	USD 949	USD 1149

ACCP Symposium

	Regular Price	Onsite Price
Registration Fees	USD 349	USD 399

To Register Click Here

Monday 31st, October 2016

08.00 Registration, Coffee and Networking

08.40 Chairman’s Welcome and Opening Remarks

Reviewing Regulatory environment and accreditations in the region

09.00 Keynote address: Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE

09.30 Interactive Panel Discussion: Role of regulators and providers in advancing patient care practice in the region

Fatima Al Breiki, Ph.D, EMHCA, BSc.Pharm

Ola Ghaleb Al Ahdab, PhD

10.30 Networking Break


Time	Hospital Pharmacy Stream	Time	Community Pharmacy Stream
11.00	Achieving high standards for medication management and pharmacy operation with JCI accreditation Ashraf Ismail, MD, MPH, CPHQ	11.00	Innovations in Community Pharmacy Practice Enhanced community pharmacy services: screening for disease, disease prevention and health promotion, and monitoring of chronic disease Sanah Hassan, Rph, PharmD, PhD
11.30	Achieving Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Advancing the Profession: Practice and Academic Collaborations Wafa Y. Dahdal, Pharm.D., BCPS	11.30	Enhancing the Role of the Retail Pharmacist in Diabetes education & management in K.S.A Sarah Turkistani
12.00	Pharmacy residency accreditation: A regional experience Ahmed Al Jedai, Pharm.D., MBA, FCCP, BCPS	12.00	The opportunities to advance public health through community pharmacy: what we need to do in GCC countries? Hisham Al Jadhey, Pharm.D, MS, Ph.D
12.30	Bridging the gap between Pharmacy education and practice Hisham Al Jadhey, Pharm.D, MS, Ph.D.	12.00
13.00	Lunch Break	13.00	Lunch Break
14.00	Optimising medication management outcomes in ambulatory healthcare system Faris Al-Masri	14.00	A Primer for developing Pharmacist-Managed Clinics in the community pharmacy practice setting Fadi M. Alkhateeb, BSPharm, MBA, Ph.D., FAACP
14.30	Biosimilar vs. Generics Kimberly Greco	14.30	Challenges of Community Pharmacies in the GCC Region Panel Discussion:Managing effectively the business of pharmacy chain Magdy Fahmy Yasser Johari Bader Alzaid Altraiji Saleema Shurrab
15.00	Advancing Clinical Pharmacy in the MENA Region Interactive Panel Discussion: Role of Clinical Pharmacist in optimising drug therapy for patients Osama H. K. Mohamed, PhD Wafa Y. Dahdal, Pharm.D., BCPS Sherif Kamal, MSC., BSc.Pharm	15.30	Magnitude of irrational drug use in community ‘Taking Antibiotics as an example’ Faris Al-Masri
16.00	Sharing best practices in Antimicrobial stewardship, a local experience Wesam Smidi, BSP, RPH, PharmD	16.00	Challenges in retail pharmacy Magdy Fahmy
16.30	Launching of Pharmacotherapy Services in hospital setting:” The CCAD Experience” Antoine Cherfan, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, CACP	16.30	How to minimize drug shortages in community pharmacies Duy Tran, Pharm D, MBA
17.00	Closing Remarks from Chairman and end of day one	17.00	Closing Remarks and end of day one

Tuesday 1st, November 2016

08.00 Registration, Coffee and Networking

08.40 Chairman welcome note

Achieving Excellence in Pharmacy Leadership

09.00 The role of Etiquette in Pharmacy Practice

Osama Tabbara, R.Ph., EMBA, BCNSP

09.30 Interactive Panel Discussion: Evolving leadership in Pharmacy Practice

Ahmed Al Jedai, Pharm.D., MBA, FCCP, BCPS

Fatima Al Breiki, Ph.D, EMHCA, BSc.Pharm

Osama Tabbara, R.Ph., EMBA, BCNSP

10.30 Networking Break



Time	Hospital Pharmacy Stream	Time	Community Pharmacy Stream
11.00	Reviewing the Latest Advancement In Technology and Automation Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Time Is Now Michael B. Kays, Pharm.D., FCCP	11.00	Enhancing Patient Care through Community Pharmacist Types of Minor Ailments being treated in UAE Community Pharmacies by Qualified Registered Pharmacist: “Qualitative study” Abdul Ajeed Mohathasim Billah, MPharm, PhD
11.30	BD Cato™ IV Medication Workflow Solutions David Swenson, R.Ph.	11.30	Gastrointestinal tract disorders (GIT) motility, when to treat and when to refer Raafat El-Awady, PHD
12.00	The role of clinical decision support systems in reducing medication errors Mark F. Bonfiglio, BS, PharmD.	12.00	Case studies: Dermatological condition inside the pharmacy Daila Murad
12.30	Lunch Break	12.30	Lunch Break
13.30	Applying latest pharmacy automation and technology in community pharmacy Jobilal Vavachan	13.30	Respiratory Disorders Counseling in community pharmacy Najwan Al Jurf
14.00	Enhancing Medication Safety through Leadership and Collaboration Medication Safety – MOH Experience	14.00	Community Pharmacist Education and Development Panel Discussion: Continuous professional development for community pharmacy Dalia Murad Duy Tran, Pharm D, MBA Sanah Hassan, Rph, PharmD, PhD
14.30	Interactive Panel Discussion: Medication reconciliation: Whose responsibility? Hisham Al Jadhey, Pharm.D, MS, Ph.D Lana Hammad, Pharm.D., MBA, B.Pharm. Liz Sojka, EN., BTA (Cert), RN., DMS, MBA Ahmed Nadir Kheir, BSc (Pharm), PhD, MPS FNZCP	15.00	Community pharmacists training Maha Solaiman Al Ankar
15.30	Identifying Nurse perceptions and their role in preventing Medication errors Jane Griffiths, PhD, RN, MHP	15.30	Leadership development for pharmacists Bader Alzaid Altraiji
16.00	In-Patient Pharmacy Technology Models: Impact on Patient’s Safety Mohammad Siddiqui, Pharm.D., MBA	16.00	Closing Remarks and end of day two
16.30	Preventing Medication Error in High Risk Population Management of Safety of chemotherapy, case study Sherif Kamal, MSC., BSc.Pharm
17.00	Balancing Safety and preventing medication errors in neonatal parenteral nutrition
17.30	Closing Remarks from Chairman and end of day two

Venue and Accommodation

Al Murooj Rotana Hotel
Al Safa St, Dubai
P.O. Box 117546, United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 321 1111
F: +971 4 321 5555
W: http://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/dubai/almuroojrotana

We have arranged for set rooms at a special rates at the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel for those who wish to stay at the congress venue hotel on the nights surrounding the congress. Click here to book your accommodation or you may contact the hotel's Reservations Department directly as per the details above quoting Maarefah Management or GCC Pharmacy Congress.

Please note that we only have a limited amount of availability under this rate and it is recommended that you book this as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.