Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC) and Healthcentric Advisors hosted “Caring for Older Adults- COVID-19 Vaccination Discussions”
Project ECHO® is a free, practical, case-based tele-education series.
Curriculum
Discussed updates on the challenges and successes related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Rhode Island. These two sessions are relevant for clinicians who practice in a variety of settings including long term care, primary care, and home care. Participants asked the panel and presenters questions.
Panel of interdisciplinary experts:
- Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA
Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, URI
RI COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee - Jill Powers, R.Ph
Consultant Pharmacist, Rhode Island Pharmerica - Marianne Wolcott
Nursing Home Administrator, Saint Elizabeth Home - Diane Cocozza Martins, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, URI College of Nursing - Erin Foeri
URI PharmD, Candidate 2021 - Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA
Clinical Professor
URI College of Pharmacy
Equipment needed to participate
Wi-Fi, computer, phone (if computer audio does not work), and web-camera; you can also utilize your cell phones for Zoom.
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