Collecting Critical Patient Information: Key to Preventing Medication Incidents 

A pharmacist in a white coat speaks on the phone while writing on a patient information form at the pharmacy counter, with medication shelves visible in the background.

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 […]

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 […]