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- 11/1/2011
Accreditation Canada reports results from 294 healthcare organizations
In celebration of Canadian Patient Safety Week (Oct. 31 - Nov. 4), Accreditation Canada has released its 2011 Report on Required Organizational Practices, which presents accreditation results from 294 Canadian health organizations that underwent accreditation in 2010. - 11/1/2011
Visanne for endometriosis pain
New progestin is indicated for the management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. - 11/1/2011
New Brunswick pharmacists expand flu role
One quarter of pharmacists now authorized to administer seasonal flu vaccine. - 11/1/2011
Champix called ‘unsuitable’ for first-line use
Safety profile of smoking cessation drug is worse than that found by FDA, researchers say - 11/1/2011
Ontario's new narcotics Act off to rocky start
Prescribers and dispensers of narcotics and controlled substance medications in Ontario are now required to follow new rules under Ontario’s Narcotics Safety and Awareness (NSA) Act, which kicked in November 1. But, like many of the initiatives launched by the province, the initial implementation has been marred by confusion, frustration and lots of questions. - 10/31/2011
Six steps to better staff morale
A positive, successful team can be built by implementing the following game plan. - 10/31/2011
Clinical Notes: 2011/12 Canadian influenza vaccine guidelines
Includes recommendations for use of all eight influenza vaccines authorized in Canada. - 10/31/2011
CCSA 2011 Health Promotion winner: Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Increasing the convenience factor for diabetes assessment.