A Message from Shenda: Patient Safety is the First Priority
A message from College Registrar & CEO Shenda Tanchak about patient safety.
EDI
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Allyship and the Role of Pharmacists in Supporting Indigenous Peoples and Communities
September 23, 2022Through allyship, self-reflection, inclusive and diverse educational opportunities, and community-based collaboration, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can contribute to the path to reconciliation. -
The Importance of Pronouns to your Patients
June 27, 2022Pharmacy Connection shares this reflection from a patient who speaks to the importance of embracing equity, diversity and inclusion in everyday pharmacy practice. -
EDI Strategy Will Help Promote Learning and Inclusive Experiences
May 24, 2022The College is developing a formal equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy to support its public interest mandate and further enhance its role as Ontario’s pharmacy regulator.
- 3 Reasons why EDI is Important in Pharmacy
- Resources for Pharmacy Professionals to Support Indigenous Cultural Competency
- Ask, Listen, Learn: Understanding Opportunities to Enhance Care for Indigenous Patients
Standards of Practice
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Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Providing Care
July 22, 2022This article explores Domain 1: Providing Care in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada. -
Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Knowledge and Expertise
July 22, 2022This article explores Domain 2: Knowledge and Expertise in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada. -
Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Communication and Collaboration
July 22, 2022This article explores Domain 3: Communication and Collaboration in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada.
- Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Leadership and Stewardship
- Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Professionalism
- College Explores Adoption of New NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Medication Safety
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Importance of Assessing for Therapeutic Appropriateness
June 13, 2022Under the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice, pharmacists must assess all prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness before the medication is dispensed. -
User Feedback Continues to Enhance AIMS Program and Platform
May 26, 2022As part of the College’s commitment to making enhancements to the Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety (AIMS) Program, users provided insights on potential improvements to the program and platform. -
AIMS Tips and Enhancements
May 26, 2022Enhancing the user experience of completing the Pharmacy Safety Self-Assessment and recording medication safety incidents in the AIMS platform is a College priority. Here we share tips and enhancements.
- Part I: Preventing Dispensing Errors of Similarly Named Drugs
- Part II: Putting AIMS Into Practice – Preventing Dispensing Errors of Similarly Named Drugs
- Creating a Culture of Medication Safety in Your Pharmacy
Latest Posts
Allyship and the Role of Pharmacists in Supporting Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Through allyship, self-reflection, inclusive and diverse educational opportunities, and community-based collaboration, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can contribute to the path to reconciliation.
Understanding the Cross-Jurisdictional Pharmacy Services Policy
The College’s Cross-Jurisdictional Pharmacy Services Policy applies to registrants and patients in other Canadian jurisdictions, as well as those located outside of Canada.
Opioids for Acute Pain: How Can We Prevent Harm?
Improving the safety of prescribed opioids continues to be an important harm prevention measure, especially in the context of the current opioid crisis.
