PPT-Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications

Dele Solaru PharmD MBA Chief Pharmacy Officer Healthcare and Insurance FEHB Program Advisory Group October 11 2017 Why it is important to safely dispose of prescription medications. Disposal Program Network. We Want You On Team P. 2. D. 2. !. . P. 2. D. 2. : A collaborative effort between . students. local pharmacies, officials, and Police Depts.….. The purpose . Educate the public about the harm done to the environment due to the current prescription and non-prescription drug disposal practices . Medication Safety. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Presentation Goals. To raise your awareness of:. how you can help improve patient safety. safe medication use practices . the value of working with your pharmacist. A Training for School Personnel. School Health Services. Crook County School District. The Law. The law covers only non-injectable medication.. Administrative rules were adopted by Oregon Department of Education. . SOP & the Procedures. SOP in place. Procedure for the waste disposal. Online Link. SOP for the waste disposal. SOP in place. SOP sent out already. Waste disposal procedure. Waste generated in the lab can be kept for a period of 2 months only in the lab. SOP & the Procedures. SOP in place. Procedure for the waste disposal. Online Link. SOP for the waste disposal. SOP in place. SOP sent out already. Waste disposal procedure. Waste generated in the lab can be kept for a period of 2 months only in the lab. Susan Payne, MPH, PhD. Research Professor. Institute for Health . Policy,. Muskie School of Public . Service,. University of Southern Maine. Patricia Lapera, MPH. Prescription Monitoring Program Coordinator,. Christian J. Teter, Pharm.D., BCPP. Associate Professor, Psychopharmacology. College Of Pharmacy,. University Of New England. Portland, ME. E-Mail: cteter@une.edu. Maine Pharmacy . Association, Spring . December 2017. . INTRODUCTION. We, as a society, are not educated about the risks of keeping unused medication in our homes. . Any unused and expired medications are a significant source of safety and environmental problems.. Presented by Amy Pope. , . PharmD. , BCPS, . RPh. Pharmacy Director| Harnett Health System. Objectives. Identify different types of medications. Learn important things about medication safety. Understand the components of a prescription. Medications You May Take During Pregnancy These medications have been approved by your physician for use during pregnancy and breast - feeding . Medications cross the placenta in pregnancy and man unused opioids safelyHelp keep your family and community safe startingin your homeget rid of any unused or expiredprescription opioids that may be in cabinetsdrawers or anywhere else you store medicin Some prescription medications, over-the-counter-medications, and herbal supplements can cause memory problems and confusion.. . Bring ALL medications that you take to your appointment before surgery (prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements). in the Workplace. What You Need to Know. Signs of Opioid Abuse. What you should know. Physical Signs of Opioid Abuse. Unusual drowsiness/nodding off at random times. Dizziness. Constricted (small) pupils. Insert Speaker Information here. Insert your logo here. Introduction. 1. . Adverse drug events are the sixth leading cause of death in hospitals and are responsible for 7% of all admissions. . Health & Human Services estimates that medication errors cost medicare 1.2 billion dollars .