As part of British Columbia’s Public Health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking for your help to share the BC COVID-19 SPEAK Round 2 Survey.
A new harmonized Controlled Prescription Program form is expected to be available in June 2021.
This is the first in a series of articles 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. These insights are intended to support pharmacy professionals as they reflect on their practice and identify opportunities for improvement.
The College’s Black Lives Matter Working Group has reviewed a number of anti-racism training options, tools and resources which can help support health professionals begin their journey toward addressing racism and discrimination within the health care system.
It’s been 2 weeks since a tragic and unsettling act of violence took the lives of six Asian women in Atlanta. Even more recently, closer to home, I was appalled to see reports of two anti-Asian attacks against women in the Lower Mainland.
I stand alongside Asian Communities across the world who continue to experience this sort of violence and discrimination. I feel your pain, share your fears, and join you in solidarity as we confront the sad truth that anti-Asian racism is still a daily reality.
March is Fraud Prevention Month and the College would like to remind registrants and the public of the importance of protecting themselves from fraudulent activities.
To help support BC’s COVID-19 immunization strategy, the Emergency Health Provider Registry allows certain health professionals to register their interest in supporting the delivery of immunization-related activities in BC.
As part of BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, on March 14, 2021, Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry issued an order allowing a number of health professions, including pharmacy technicians, to work in COVID-19 immunization clinics with appropriate training.
Clinical pharmacists Hans Haag, Charles Au, Amanda Driver, and Ming Chang celebrate Pharmacy Appreciation Month by highlighting the contributions of clinical pharmacists in the Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital.
2020 was an unforgettable year. As I reflect on the toll this virus has taken on our society, our country, and our province, as well as on our personal lives, one thing remains clear: each and every one of us must continue to do our part to help save the lives of those most vulnerable to this virus while we move towards immunization for all British Columbians.
This year, UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) celebrates its 32nd annual Update Conference. Due to our current times, the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences will offer this program virtually.
The virtual CPPD Conference will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021 and will allow pharmacy professionals and all health care providers to enhance and update their knowledge and skills. In doing so, attendees will be able to improve patient care, medication management, and public safety.