PSSNY and PSOC Supports JOHN MCDONALD'S AND JAMES SKOUFIS' PAPA BILL
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About PSOC
The Pharmacists Society of Orange County is an affiliate of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York. The aim of the state society is to unite the pharmacists of the State for mutual assistance, encouragement, and improvement in order to maintain the standard of pharmacy practice at a high professional and ethical level. The Pharmacists Society of Orange County was organized to improve the condition in general in the profession of pharmacy and for the elevation and advancement of professional and business knowledge among the pharmacists in the Orange County area. A concerted action and comparison of ideas are necessary for the advancement of such causes. The Pharmacists Society of Orange County works in close cooperation and affiliation with the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York to facilitate the accomplishment of our purposes.
Current Legislation
Listed below is the current priority legislation which affects the practice of pharmacy.
- Patient Access to Pharmacy Act (PAPA)
It's time to FIX New York's Broken Prescription Drug System
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PSSNY AND PSOC MEMBERSHIP
Membership in PSSNY and PSOC is not just about networking, it is also about belonging to a community that fosters growth, supports your career and advocates for the collective interests of its members.
PSSNY and PSOC serve all members, from retail and hospital pharmacists to those in long-term care and consultancy, fostering a united community dedicated to advancing the profession and improving patient care.
Officers
PSOC Officers |
2022-2024 |
|---|---|
President |
Stephen Andrews |
Vice President |
Mark Freitas |
Treasurer |
Joseph McKeegan |
Secretary |
John Battiato |
Board Member |
Al Squitieri |
Board Member |
Angelo Angerame |
Board Member |
Samir Shah |
Networking
Listed below are some recent meetings or events attended by members of the Pharmacists Society of Orange County,
- Met with Senator James Skoufis
- Met with Congressman Pat Ryan
- Met with candidate Alison Esposito
- Attended NCPA Fly-in
- Attended Novo Nordisk dinner presentation
- Attended NYCPS Trade Show
- Attended PSSNY Annual Convention
- Met with Governor Hochul
Continuing Education
The Orange County affiliate hosts Continuing Education seminars. These programs usually include required topics for New York pharmacists. The society also hosts additional programs including Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
All continuing education credits will be recorded through CPE Monitor. CPE Monitor is a national, collaborative effort by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to provide an electronic system for pharmacists to keep track of their completed continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits. It also offers state boards of pharmacy the opportunity to electronically authenticate the CPE units completed by their licensees rather than requiring submission of proof of statements of credit upon request or completing random audits.
In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, PSOC does not print extensive handouts. Files or links to files of Speaker handouts are made available to registered participants whenever possible.