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February 28, 2025

Friday Five (February 28, 2025)

The February 28, 2025 edition of the Friday Five is now available.

  1. CPhM Strategic Plan Series: Supporting Manitoba’s Pharmacy Workforce 
  2. Call for Applications for 2025 Council Appointments 
  3. New Administration of Injections FAQ 
  4. Stay Connected with CPhM: Follow Us on Social Media
  5. Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

CPhM Strategic Plan Series: Supporting Manitoba’s Pharmacy Workforce  

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) 2025-2027 Strategic Plan is guided by the theme Future-Pharmacy Regulation, reflecting CPhM’s commitment to evolving its regulatory framework to meet the future needs of pharmacy practice in Manitoba. This three-part article series explores each of the strategic priorities that will shape CPhM’s direction over the next three years. 

Strategic Priority 1: Support Manitoba’s Pharmacy Workforce 

CPhM is dedicated to empowering pharmacy professionals across Manitoba with the resources and tools needed to provide high-quality care. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift, supporting the pharmacy workforce is key to ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and ethical care. 

To support this, CPhM will focus on three key initiatives: 

  • Quality Assurance Program Expansion: Improving the current Quality Assurance Program to align with best practices and the principles of right-touch regulation—an approach that applies regulatory measures proportionate to the risks involved. 
  • Standards of Practice Development and Review: Developing, monitoring, and reviewing Standards of Practice to help pharmacy professionals deliver consistent, high-quality care. 
  • Complaints Process Improvement: Strengthening the complaints and discipline processes to enhance fairness, efficiency, and accessibility, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of equity-seeking groups. 

At the core of this priority is CPhM’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIB+A). By embedding these principles into all workforce support initiatives, CPhM aims to create a more inclusive pharmacy practice environment that better serves all Manitobans. 

To learn more about how CPhM is supporting Manitoba’s pharmacy workforce, visit our dedicated Strategic Plan webpage: https://cphm.ca/about-the-college/strategic-plan/. 

Call for Applications for 2025 Council Appointments 

The Appointments Committee of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), is seeking two pharmacists to fill two positions on Council. The successful candidates will serve a three-year term, June 2025 to May 2028.    

Interested registrants should review the application information, complete the online application form, and submit their resume, by 4:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025.   

For more information about the CPhM governance framework, please see  https://cphm.ca/about-the-college/professionalregulation/.      

Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. If you require clarification or assistance regarding an application to be considered for an appointment to Council, please contact  info@cphm.ca.  

New Administration of Injections FAQ 

CPhM has developed a new Administration of Injections FAQ resource for pharmacists and interns to help clarify commonly asked questions around the legislation and requirements when incorporating injection administration into your practice.   

Additionally, CPhM previously recorded a two-part professional development learning activity titled Lessons from Complaints: A Series on Injection-Related Best Practices.  These recordings can be accessed here: Accredited Learning Activities | College of Pharmacists of Manitoba 

Pharmacy professionals with injection authorization are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ and both recordings.  These resources aim to reinforce administration of injection best practices and address common questions and concerns. 

Stay Connected with CPhM: Follow Us on Social Media

Are you following CPhM on social media? CPhM is active on multiple social media platforms, offering valuable updates, communication, and engagement with pharmacy professionals, the public, and system partners. 

By following us, you can stay informed about timely updates, educational resources, important news, and opportunities for engagement. Following CPhM on social media provides a direct connection to the latest information and insights that are relevant to your practice. We encourage you to stay engaged and be part of the conversation. 

If you haven’t already, we invite you to follow us on the following platforms: 

Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Pharmacy Student Summer Job 

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is recruiting a pharmacy student for Summer 2025. Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian pharmacist program. For more details and to apply visit: NAPRA-Pharmacy-Student-2025-Job-Posting-FINAL.pdf 

2025 Mandatory Professional Development – Advancing Equity in Pharmacy: Supporting Gender Diversity and 2SLGBTQ+ Patients 

Pharmacy professionals who were unable to attend the 2025 mandatory continuing education webinar on February 5, 2025, can view the recording by clicking here.