November 21, 2024

Friday Five (November 22, 2024)

The November 22, 2024 edition of the Friday Five is now available.

  1. New Policy Enhances Public Protection Through Timely Reporting
  2. Announcing CPhM Citizens Roster  
  3. Call for Applications – Council Vacancy  
  4. Improving Access to Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines for Manitoba Children Aged 2 to 5 
  5. Maintain Accurate Contact Information  
  6. Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

New Policy Enhances Public Protection Through Timely Reporting   

Effective January 1, 2025, the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) will implement a new policy that strengthens the reporting requirements for changes in pharmacy ownership and management. All changes must be reported within seven days to ensure the accuracy of pharmacy records; failure to report changes within the required time period as outlined in the Act and Regulation will result in a ‘Failure to file’ fee.  

This updated policy supports CPhM’s commitment to public protection by helping ensure that only licensed and approved individuals are responsible for pharmacy operations. It also allows for timely regulatory oversight, which is critical for safe and effective pharmacy practice.  

Pharmacies are reminded to provide all required documentation, including a file share summary, when submitting reports of ownership or manager changes. Overdue submissions may incur a late fee.  

For more information, please visit the CPhM website: Policies | College of Pharmacists of Manitoba

Announcing CPhM Citizens Roster  

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is pleased to announce the launch of the Citizens’ Roster. This is a new governance initiative that provides opportunity for community representatives to volunteer on CPhM committees and contribute to pharmacy regulation in Manitoba.  

The Citizens’ Roster is intended to add diverse perspectives from the public to CPhM committees.  An individual must be a Manitoba resident who is not a CPhM registrant to be eligible to serve as a community representative. 

CPhM invites members of the community to apply to the Citizen’s Roster. Any experience, whether through other community involvement, volunteer work or activities (e.g., serving on a committee at a child’s school, involvement in music, sports, theatre, or other non-profit organizations) is relevant experience and will assist a community representative to serve on CPhM committees. Pharmacy professionals may know people in the community who would like to apply to the Citizen’s Roster.   

We encourage you to share this announcement with individuals who may be interested in this opportunity. For more information and to apply, please visit https://cphm.ca/citizens-roster/. 

The public relies on CPhM Council and its committees to work in the public interest, making it essential to have adequate public representation at all levels of governance.

Call for Applications – Council Vacancy  

The Appointments Committee of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), is seeking one pharmacist to fill a vacant position on Council. The successful candidate will serve out the remainder of a three-year term, expiring May 2027.   

Interested registrants should review the application information, complete the online application form, and submit your resume, by Friday, December 6, 2024.  

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

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.  

Improving Access to Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines for Manitoba Children Aged 2 to 5 

The following message is shared on behalf of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care regarding challenges faced by Manitoba families with children under the age of five in accessing immunizations.  

Recognizing that this is a busy time, pharmacy professionals and pharmacy teams are reminded to explore all opportunities to improve access to influenza and COVID-19 immunizations for all ages, including children 2 and older. 

Injection-authorized pharmacists are able to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 2 years old. (However, the minimum age for all other vaccines remains at 7 years and older). 

To ensure the safe and effective administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines to children two years of age and older, pharmacists must be competent and are encouraged to review: 

 For information on Manitoba’s Immunization Program, please review the following resources on Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care’s website: 

Your cooperation and support are important to improving the vaccination rates and protecting Manitobans against influenza and COVID-19. 

Maintain Accurate Contact Information  

It is the responsibility of all registrants to ensure their contact details provided to CPhM are up to date and correct. As CPhM relies on communicating important information and updates through email, it is essential that the email address on your profile is current. As stated in Section 12.10 of CPhM’s Bylaws, registrants shall report changes in name, contact information, including email address, and changes to employment within 30 days of the change.  

Registrants can now update basic information of their profile. Kindly refer to page 12 of the Registrant Portal Guide for the instructions. To access the document, follow the instructions below: 

  1. Login into your Registrant Portal  
  2. Go to My Groups  
  3. Select Active Registrants  
  4. Open the Registrant Portal Guide folder.  
  5. Follow the instructions to update your contact information within the portal

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact registration@cphm.ca.     

 

Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

Manitoba Health Fall Respiratory Illness Campaign Webinar with Pharmacists Manitoba

Pharmacists who were unable to attend the town hall webinar on August 20, 2024, can view the recording by clicking here. Please note that this is a non-accredited learning activity.