UPCOMING WEBINAR: CIRCL Part 4: Preparing for June 1st and Beyond - May 7, 2026

UPCOMING Webinar:

CIRCL Part 4: Preparing for June 1st and Beyond

May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Hosted by CPBC

This webinar will be hosted by CPBC and will provide a practical overview of the steps pharmacies should be taking now to prepare for full CIRCL implementation on June 1, 2026. The session will focus on what needs to be in place by that date, as well as what comes after.

About this Webinar

As the June 1st, 2026 implementation date approaches, pharmacies across BC are working to ensure they have all CIRCL (Continuous Improvement, Reporting, Collaborating, and Learning), requirements in place.

The last webinar in our series is designed to support pharmacy teams by outlining the practical steps involved in preparing for implementation. From selecting a reporting platform, to establishing policies and procedures, training staff and planning for post-June 1 requirements such as hosting team meetings and conducting safety self-assessments, this session will walk through the core requirements and expectations pharmacies should be working towards.

We will also hear firsthand experience from pharmacy professionals who have been involved in implementing medication incident reporting programs in their pharmacies, including practical advice, lessons learned, and other considerations for putting these processes into practice.

Webinar Series

This is the fourth and final installment in CPBC’s four-part CIRCL webinar series, designed to support pharmacies throughout the transition period.

Previous sessions explored:

• CIRCL and the National Databases
• CIRCL’s specific standards and requirements for pharmacies

• The human impact and purpose behind medication incident reporting

This final session brings those earlier discussions together by focusing on what pharmacies need to have in place by June 1, 2026, what comes next, and other practical considerations for making CIRCL a part of day-to-day pharmacy operations.

What We'll Cover on MaY 7

• How to prepare for full CIRCL implementation by June 1, 2026
• What pharmacies must have in place on day 1, including a compliant reporting platform
• Key expectations for policies, procedures, and staff training
• What comes after implementation, including team meetings and safety self-assessments
• Practical tips and implementation advice from pharmacy professionals with firsthand experience

About CIRCL

CIRCL is CPBC's comprehensive medication incident reporting program for all community and hospital pharmacies in BC. It's a framework designed to enhance medication safety through structured reporting, analysis, and shared learning.

Medication incidents are a leading cause of preventable harm in healthcare systems worldwide, and in BC, medication errors represent some of the most common complaints received by CPBC.

CIRCL provides a structured approach to quality improvement that helps pharmacies identify and address risks before incidents occur, learn from incidents systematically, enhance team collaboration, and create safer practice environments for patients and staff.

Transition Period: As of June 1, 2026, all CIRCL requirements will be in effect.

Key requirements include:

• Having access to a compliant reporting platform that integrates with national databases (NIDR for community pharmacies, NSIR for hospital pharmacies),
• Documenting all medication incidents with required information,
• Holding annual routine team meetings, and
• Completing safety self-assessments.

For information about all pharmacy requirements and available resources, visit bcpharmacists.org/CIRCL.

Recording Available: This webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants following the live session.