November 8, 2024

Friday Five (November 8, 2024)

The November 8, 2024 edition of the Friday Five is now available.

  1. Call for Applications – Council Vacancy 
  2. Renewal Deadline – November 15, 2024 
  3. Prioritizing Prescription Review for Enhanced Patient Safety 
  4. Fall Newsletter Now Available 
  5. Office Closure  
  6. Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

Call for Applications – Council Vacancy 

The Appointments Committee, 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. 

Registrants who are interested are asked to review the application information, complete the online application form, and submit your resume,  by Friday, December 6, 2024. 

CPhM Council is the governing body responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization and ensuring that CPhM meets its mandate to uphold the public interest while regulating the practice of pharmacy professionals.    

The Council consists of members of the public appointed by the Minister and registrants appointed by the CPhM Appointments Committee.  

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.

Renewal Deadline – November 15, 2024 

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is currently conducting its annual registration and licence/listing renewal.  

Key reminders:  

  • Pharmacy professionals and pharmacies must complete the online renewal by November 15, 2024 to avoid late fees.   
  • All components of the renewal must be completed by the deadline, including paying the applicable fee(s).   
  • Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies who fail to renew on or before the deadline will incur a late fee, equal to 50% of the renewal fee, being added.  
  • A pharmacy professional, regardless of class of registration, who does not renew by December 31st will be removed from the register as a result of non-payment and must initiate an application to reinstate their registration and licence/listing if they wish to practice in the 2025 Practice Year.  

For assistance with the renewal process, please refer to the following guides:

If you require clarification or have any questions, please contact registration@cphm.ca for assistance. 

Prioritizing Prescription Review for Enhanced Patient Safety 

Timely and efficient prescription review is essential to patient safety and the smooth operation of pharmacy services. Delays in reviewing and processing prescriptions, whether electronic or paper-based, can affect patients’ timely access to essential medications, especially those with urgent therapeutic needs. 

Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to prioritize timely prescription review in their daily workflow. Regular monitoring of prescription queues throughout the day can help minimize processing delays and prevent unnecessary refill requests, which may lead to additional workload and increased redundancies for prescribers and pharmacists alike. 

An efficient pharmacy workflow supports timely and safe prescription services, improves staff satisfaction, and reduces stress. Recognizing that each pharmacy’s workflow is unique, depending on factors such as services offered, staff roles, and layout, pharmacy managers and staff may find it valuable to review the six steps outlined in the SafetyIQ blog on Pharmacy Workflow Improvements, which offers practical strategies for optimizing workflow to better meet patient care needs. 

Fall Newsletter Now Available 

Discover the latest insights and developments with the release of the Fall 2024 Newsletter from the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.  

This edition highlights a Safety IQ feature on the “Critical Role of Documentation and Record Keeping for Medication Incidents and Near-Miss Events” and a feature article on ensuring you have the appropriate authorization to administer injections. Click here to read: https://cphm.ca/newsletter/fall-2024-newsletter/.  

To stay informed on vital pharmacy topics, read the latest issue of the CPhM Newsletter. We value your input and welcome any feedback or inquiries. Please direct your comments to Communications at communications@cphm.ca.  

Office Closure  

Please be advised that the CPhM office will be closed on November 11 to observe Remembrance Day. The office will resume regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. 

 

Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT) Annual Virtual Conference 

November 17, 2024, at 11:30 EST 

Click here to register and for more information. Please note that this is a non-accredited learning activity.

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.