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- 9/20/2021
Sources say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to replace Shandro as health minister
Sources have told The Canadian Press that Premier Jason Kenney is expected to replace Shandro with Labour Minister Jason Copping as the new health minister at a ceremony later today. - 9/20/2021
Report 'confirms' mental health care is improving in B.C.
A Pathway to Hope started out by focusing on a three-year plan to address four priority needs. - 9/20/2021
Pharmacists share their favourite photos—September
In our August newsletters, we asked pharmacists to submit their favourite photos, just for fun. Here are a few we love. - 9/20/2021
Three month suspension for a gesture with sexual connotations
It was a 'jokey' evening in a Quebec ER but a doctor went too when he held a phallic-shaped laryngeal mask at hip level and pretended to hit a nurse in the face with it. - 9/19/2021
Study: Tech-conducted BMPHs show promising results
Best possible medication histories conducted by registered pharmacy technicians can improve compliance with BPMH practices within ambulatory care. - 9/19/2021
Alberta tech plays key role in COVID-19 vaccination clinics
“Having pharmacy staff contribute to vaccination efforts through the implementation of preparation stations in a clinic setting is unprecedented territory, so we’ve had to be flexible in our approach.” - 9/19/2021
NAPRA publishes standards for CQI and medication incident reporting
The Saskatchewan Minister of Health has approved regulatory bylaw amendments to authorize an extended intern category for pharmacy technicians. - 9/19/2021
OCP publishes FAQs on virtual care policy
The decision to provide this care must be made in conjunction with, and with the consent of the patient, and when the benefits to the patient outweigh any risk. - 9/19/2021
B.C. reports on tech results of Practice Review Program
During the fiscal year, compliance officers reviewed 77 community pharmacy and 200 hospital pharmacy technicians.