Collecting Critical Patient Information: Key to Preventing Medication Incidents
Guest Author: Eunice Valencia, PharmD (she/her) Eunice is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Manitoba in 2024. Her residency experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in clinical practice, and she is passionate about identifying and developing strategies to optimize patient […]
Developing an Effective Training Plan for New Pharmacy Staff: A Key to Patient Safety and Workplace Success
A thoughtful training plan helps new pharmacy staff gain confidence, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance patient safety. Discover four practical steps to develop an effective onboarding process that supports both employees and the pharmacy team.
Onboarding New Pharmacy Staff: Best Practices for Building a Safety-First Culture
Introduction In Summer 2023, the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) conducted the Community Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS®). The survey invited community pharmacy staff to share their perspectives on patient safety and safety culture in their workplace. The results, published in the summer 2023 College of Pharmacists of Manitoba newsletter, in the […]
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 […]