May 8, 2026

Friday Five (May 8, 2026)

The May 8, 2026 edition of the Friday Five is now available.

  1. Continuing Competency Matters 
  2. 2025 Annual Report Available Now 
  3. New Safety IQ Academy Blog: The Power of Apology: Building Trust Through Honest Conversations 
  4. Save the Date: 2026 Annual General Meeting 
  5. HSC Virtual Medicine Ward (“Hospital at Home”) 
  6. CPhM Office Closure Notice 
  7. Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events

Continuing Competency Matters 

Registration for the upcoming information webinar on the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) is now open. This webinar is dedicated to presenting current recommendations being considered by the Quality Assurance (QA) Committee for changes to CPhM’s CCP and to answer any questions pharmacy professionals have relating to the CCP. 

All pharmacy professionals are encouraged to attend the webinar and are advised to read all editions of the Continuing Competency Matters Friday Five articles prior to the May 20th webinar: https://cphm.ca/update/continuing-competency-program-project-publications-archive/  

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Live webinar (recording available after for those unable to attend)
Presenters: Dr. Nancy Winslade, lead consultant, Anu Okunnu Sampson, Chair QA Committee, Pat Trozzo, QA Committee member    

Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6417780766246/WN_5LKzZ8-oQkaTfHSAy93-Cw#/registration  

All participants will be invited to complete a survey upon completion of the webinar (either live participation or recording) to seek feedback / input on the developing CCP. Survey details will follow upon completion of the webinar and will remain open until Tuesday, June 9, 2026. 

2025 Annual Report Available Now 

The 2025 Annual Report from the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is now available.  

This year’s report includes updates on key initiatives, a summary of financial statements, and highlights from CPhM’s ongoing efforts to support safe and effective pharmacy practice in Manitoba.  

To view the full report, click here: https://cphm.ca/feature-story/cphm-2025-annual-report/  

Any questions can be directed to communications@cphm.ca.   

New Safety IQ Academy Blog: The Power of Apology: Building Trust Through Honest Conversations 

Apologies are a powerful tool for rebuilding trust and maintaining positive relationships, especially in challenging situations. 

The newest Safety IQ article, “The Power of Apology: Building Trust Through Honest Conversations,” explores the role of an apology in maintaining trust and confidence, outlining the principles of delivering meaningful and legally sound apologies under the Apology Act. 

Read the full article to learn more: https://safetyiq.academy/the-power-of-apology-building-trust-through-honest-conversations/disclosure/  

Save the Date: 2026 Annual General Meeting 

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) will hold its 148th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m.   

We encourage all attendees to familiarize themselves with the documents in the AGM meeting package before the meeting.   

AGM Meeting package:   

How to participate:  

The AGM is a virtual event and will be held by webinar. You must register in advance to attend.   

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7633615016771361109?source=Friday+Five   

For more information and full details, please visit https://cphm.ca/event/cphm-2026-annual-general-meeting/ 

HSC Virtual Medicine Ward (“Hospital at Home”) 

This message is being shared on behalf of Health Sciences Centre (HSC) and the WRHA pharmacy program. 

HSC’s Virtual Ward (VW) Program, launched in Fall 2025, enables adult patients in Winnipeg to continue their hospital care at home. Patients are supported by a team of physicians, nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists, while still being considered hospitalized and remaining under the care of a hospital physician. 

Care is delivered through a home monitoring kit which allows for regular video calls and monitoring of vital signs. The program supports patients with mild to moderate conditions who are clinically stable enough to recover at home with monitoring, and may include those with respiratory illnesses requiring ongoing, temporary oxygen therapy, heart failure requiring diuretic therapies, and patients ready for discharge who will require close monitoring of certain labs. 

Patients on the VW program obtain their home medications through their regular community pharmacy while HSC’s adult inpatient pharmacy supplies and arranges deliveries for medications related to the patient’s hospitalization.  

For more information about the VW Program, please visit: 

CPhM Office Closure Notice 

Please be advised that the CPhM office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day.     

Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events

Optimizing Prescription Writing: Essentials and Updates in 30 Minutes 

  • Click here to access the prerecorded webinar 
  • 1.0 CEU

University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy’s Essentials in Advanced Patient Care for Pharmacists Micro-Certificate Program  

Interested pharmacists can visit the program website for detailed information and to begin the application process. For further inquiries, please email PharmacyPD@umanitoba.ca.   

29th Annual University of Manitoba Key Topics in Gastroenterology in 2026 

  • Thursday (Half Day), June 11 & Friday (Full Day), June 12, 2026 
  • Click here for more information 
  • 12.0 CEU