5 Recommendations for Safer Vaccine Administration
COVID-19 vaccines were rapidly introduced and a spike in medication incidents followed. Learn more about making vaccine administration safer today with these 5 key recommendations.
3 Key Recommendations for Safer Opioid Agonist Therapy in Community Pharmacy
Opioid agonist therapy is a high-risk process with potential to cause serious harm and death. Learn how your pharmacy’s OAT practices can be improved today.
3 Tactics for Safer Preparation of Compliance Packaging
Compliance packaging is a high-risk process. Learn more about how your pharmacy can practice safer compliance packaging.
5 Key Questions for Understanding Independent Double Checks
Independent double checks can help reduce the risks created by confirmation bias. When used properly and with good judgement, independent double checks can improve your pharmacy practice.
Fatal Overdoses of N-Acetylcysteine Highlight the Role of Community Pharmacy in Reducing Risk of Medication Harm
In several countries including Canada, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of liver failure that results in permanent injuries, transplants, and death. But a recent ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin highlighting two fatal overdoses of N-acetylcysteine, the antidote to acetaminophen overdose, underscores the continuum of risk patients face with acetaminophen use. Community pharmacists have a key role […]
ISMP Canada Launches New CCCEP-Accredited Pediatric Medication Safety eLearning Module
Keeping Pediatric Patients Safe: Pediatric Safety Considerations for Community Pharmacists is the latest eLearning module developed by ISMP Canada. This five-part CCCEP-accredited e-Learning program will provide community pharmacists the fundamentals of assessing pediatric prescriptions, doing common calculations, identifying, and managing high-risk areas in their practice, as well as effectively educating patients and caregivers. Co-designed with […]
“Press Play on Safety Conversations” for CPSW 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed and exacerbated gaps in the safety and quality or healthcare in Canada. As the pandemic wears on, healthcare providers like you are facing increased stress, burnout, and resource scarcity, increasing the risk of patient harm. Older adults in particular face systemic barriers to safe and effective care. Canadian Patient Safety Week […]
3 Tactics for Safer Drug Storage
Proper medication storage is a key aspect in reducing the risk of medication incidents in your pharmacy. Pharmacy professionals play a vital role in ensuring the safe and appropriate storage of drugs to minimize the risk of medication mix-ups and potential patient harm. Examples of common contributing factors that raise the probability of an incident […]
Answer the WHO Challenge Medication Without Harm for World Patient Safety Day
Medication incidents and unsafe medication practices are a leading cause of preventable harm across the world. The global cost of medication incidents is estimated to be $42 billion USD per year. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the magnitude of patient harm caused by medication incidents with its ongoing Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without […]
5 Key Points of the Teach Back Method for Patient Counselling
The teach-back method is an essential technique used to improve patient health literacy and confirm a patient’s understanding of their medications before they leave the pharmacy. As patient education is one of the key roles of a pharmacist, it is vital for pharmacists to ensure that the medication information relayed is clear, concise, and understood […]