Orange shirt day, much like the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for all Canadians to honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities; and to stand-up against racism, bullying and unethical treatment in all facets of Canadian society, from education to health care.
From now until November 30, 2021, The Government of BC is asking British Columbians to provide input on proposed anti-racism legislation as members of marginalized communities say the collection of data will help groups flourish.
This is the third and final article in our series discussing the top areas of non-compliance noted during both Pharmacy Professionals’ Reviews and Pharmacy Reviews, as outlined in the 2019/2020 PRP Annual Report.
BCHR and our member colleges share serious concerns about how the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 and immunization by some regulated health professionals may jeopardize the safety of patients and the public. This includes sharing of misinformation that is anti-vaccine, anti-mask wearing, anti-physical distancing or that otherwise undermines public health orders and guidance.
The deadline to complete the Opioid Agonist Treatment Compliance and Management Program (OAT-CAMPP) is September 30, 2021.
With elections being held in four of the eight electoral districts, only registrants who work and/or live in these districts will be eligible to vote.
It is important for you to ensure that your most up-to-date employment and home addresses are listed in their eServices profile to ensure that you receive relevant notifications and voting instructions.
Historically high temperatures and low precipitation in BC over the past month continue to cause significant increase in the wildfire danger rating across the province. As of Monday, August 16, the B.C. Wildfire Services reports close to 270 wildfires currently burning across BC.
With thousands of properties still under evacuation orders, pharmacy managers are reminded of their responsibility to notify the registrar in the event of an unanticipated pharmacy closure, as outlined in both the College’s Temporary Pharmacy Closure Policy and Section 18(2)(dd) of the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) Bylaws.
Every year the TI hosts a conference for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals who want a refresher on evidence around drug therapies for a variety of common conditions. This year our conference runs from October 16th, from 8:30 to 12:30 and features a variety of speakers.
New support tools are now available to help hospital pharmacy registrants prepare for their Pharmacy Professionals Review under the Practice Review Program
As part of Pride 2021, the College would like to remind all BC’s pharmacy and health professionals of the vital role they play in ensuring 2SLGBTQ+ people receive safe, effective and ethical care at all levels of our health system.