April 24, 2020
Testing for COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to be prevalent in the heathcare industry, it appears as if pharmacies will now have the option to begin testing for COVID-19. As pharmacies are easily accessible we anticipate services will increase. MPA has created a document to help you prepare.
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Contact Your Legislator About the Next COVID-19 Package
The next COVID-19 legislative package is already being created in Congress. We want to make sure that pharmacists are recognized as healthcare providers and are authorized to be paid to test patients for COVID-19 and influenza. We need your help to ensure our voices are heard. Click here to contact your Congressperson now. We need a strong showing to get this done.
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Information for Family, Friends and Patients About Cloth Face Coverings
In light of the extension of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order by Governor Whitmer, one of the requirements is that individuals wear cloth face coverings while in enclosed public spaces. This document provides guidance in this arena.
Family members embracing each other_ smiling in the camera wearing cloth face masks. Many countries recommend citizens cover their faces during the world coronavirus covid-19 pandemic.
NOTICE:  Remote Pharmacy Legislation
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL), would like to inform you of changes to pharmacy licensure as a result of recent legislation.  Public Act 4 of 2020 , which takes effect on April 26, 2020, provides for a parent pharmacy to operate a remote pharmacy through a telepharmacy system. On April 26, 2020, the BPL will begin accepting applications for remote pharmacies via MiPLUS licensing system at www.michigan.gov/miplus . Parent pharmacies that wish to submit a remote pharmacy application must select “Modification” next to their pharmacy license in MiPLUS to access the application.
You're Invited
 MPA COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
MPA is providing an opportunity for you to participate in our COVID-19 Town Hall meeting this Monday, April 27, 2020, from 7-8 p.m . The Town Hall will feature Jennifer Lixey Terrill, Healthcare and Public Health Policy Specialist and Emergency Management Coordinator, Bureau of EMS, Trauma, and Preparedness with the State of Michigan and Farah Jalloul, MPA State Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, with an update on current issues related to COVID-19 and the State of Michigan’s response to the pandemic. Individuals will also have the opportunity to identify issues that they believe MPA could assist them in solving.   
After registering , you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Michigan Volunteer Registry
Pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are needed to volunteer to assist in the event of an emergency such as what we are currently experiencing with COVID-19. If interested contact State Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Farah Jalloul or register here .