Shannon Martin introduced a bill in the legislature Tuesday that would create "access zones'' of between 50 and 150 metres around schools, hospitals and other areas where healthcare is provided.
It was not until I experienced this firsthand as a patient that I realized: the patient journey and experience are complex and frustrating. This is also an opportunity for businesses to create value and profit from providing much needed solutions.
“I knew I wanted to try different things in the pharmacy profession, so I decided, if I have this opportunity to work with pharmacy students, I want to do it. There was no question about it.”
The policy states that “pharmacy technicians who hold an authorization to administer drugs are required to show evidence of CPR and First Aid certification."
“As a key entry point to our health system, the pharmacy community has an essential role to play in implementing culturally safe, patient-centered care across Canada.”
Experienced, practising pharmacy technicians who are proficient in English, French, or both, are invited to complete the NAPRA Standard-Setting Workshop: Expression of Interest Survey.
In a number of schools, courses focused on care for patients from Indigenous communities have become a mandatory part of the curriculum. In some cases, the imperative to do this has come directly from students.
