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Faster, better, less agonizing: How one college is building a more efficient, less punitive complaints process
Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.
Former Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, finds temporary public health post in B.C.
B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says Dr. Hinshaw joins on a six-month contract while the province’s permanent deputy health officer is on temporary assignment.

In Memoriam: Dr. Noorali Bharwani

Long-time contributor to the world of medical journalism, Dr. Bharwani wrote on countless topics with eloquence and insight.
Nova Scotia signs $365 million, 10-year contract for digital medical record system

The “One Person One Record” system will start rolling out in two years at hospitals and other medical facilities in Nova Scotia.
No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario minister

The Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday, including that residents should get at least four hours of direct care every day.
Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan ‘unforeseen’ request for COVID-19 help

It was unexpected because Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman had turned down an offer of federal support and, emails show, there was no indication a formal request would be on the horizon.
Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries

Health Minister Jason Copping announced last week a contract with Canadian Surgery Solutions to provide 3,000 orthopedic surgeries.
ISMP course helps pharmacists avoid medication incidents in kids

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada made a new eLearning module for community pharmacists.
Alberta community pharmacies must confirm Dealer's Licence of compounding pharmacies

Alberta is reminding community pharmacists of rules around ordering controlled substances from compounding or repackaging pharmacies.
‘Dangerous’ to think B.C.’s decriminalization plan will reduce OD deaths: researcher

Users will not be arrested or have their drugs seized by police starting Tuesday in what is a three-year pilot project.

Faster, better, less agonizing: How one college is building a more efficient, less punitive complaints process

Former Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, finds temporary public health post in B.C.

In Memoriam: Dr. Noorali Bharwani

Nova Scotia signs $365 million, 10-year contract for digital medical record system

No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario minister

Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan ‘unforeseen’ request for COVID-19 help

Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries

ISMP course helps pharmacists avoid medication incidents in kids

Alberta community pharmacies must confirm Dealer's Licence of compounding pharmacies

‘Dangerous’ to think B.C.’s decriminalization plan will reduce OD deaths: researcher

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