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Fall 2018

Close-Up on Complaints

December 4, 2018 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

Close-Up on Complaints explores incidents reported to the College that have occurred in the provision of patient care and which present learning opportunities. Ideally, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to identify areas of potential concern within their own

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Discipline Decisions (Fall 2018)

December 4, 2018 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

Shady Mawad (OCP #218593) At a hearing on July 24, 2018, a Panel of the Discipline Committee made findings of professional misconduct against Mr. Mawad with respect to the following incidents: Joshua Ramsammy (OCP #613037) At a hearing on July

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Cannabis, Fall 2018

Enhancing Knowledge, Protecting Patients: An Update On Cannabis Education

December 4, 2018 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

The Cannabis Act came into effect October 17, 2018, signalling legalized access to cannabis for recreational use across Canada. With the legalization of cannabis for recreational use comes the potential for more open use among the public and pharmacy patients.

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AIMS, Fall 2018

Foundations of Safety: Supplemental Standard of Practice and Standards of Operation Help Pharmacies Promote a Constructive, Collaborative and Open Patient Safety Culture

December 4, 2018 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

Last September, College Council approved the supplemental Standard of Practice (sSOP) to provide clearer expectations surrounding medication safety to pharmacy professionals as the College moved forward with the implementation of the AIMS (Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety) Program in

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Fall 2018

Close-Up on Complaints

Discipline Decisions (Fall 2018)

Enhancing Knowledge, Protecting Patients: An Update On Cannabis Education

Foundations of Safety: Supplemental Standard of Practice and Standards of Operation Help Pharmacies Promote a Constructive, Collaborative and Open Patient Safety Culture

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