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Vaccine Readiness Revisited: What Went Well
In December 2020, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) collaborated with the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) on a COVID-19 Vaccine and Pharmacy Readiness Report (“Vaccine Readiness”) outlining the case for the community pharmacy channel to be a key component of COVID-19 vaccine administration across the country, alongside other healthcare providers.
The trouble with ‘resiliency’
It’s time to get to the root causes of healthcare worker burnout.

CPhA checklist highlights best possible setting for pediatric vaccinations in pharmacy

What actions can you take in advance to accommodate kids?
NB pharmacists frustrated that province gave didn't tell them about booster updates in advance

Pharmacists in New Brunswick were left scrambling last week after it was announced that people over 50 years old could get their COVID-19 booster shots a month earlier than expected.
Doctors of BC announces 2022 board of directors

The board will see its term begin in January.
Change the terms and conditions: CMA meets social media giants pushing for healthcare workers' online safety

Terms and conditions for social media use should make it clear that threats and intimidation are not acceptable and will have consequences, said Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association.
Alberta pharmacists: Nominate a peer for an APEX award!

The APEX award is given by the Alberta Pharmacists' Association.
Alberta pharmacy working group recommends time-locked safes as deterrent for rising robberies

Between September 2020 and August 2021, there were 138 robberies in Edmonton and Calgary, up from just 18 the year before
Pharmacist groups prepare for integration of new pharmacy techs

Preparations already underway as first cohort of pharmacy technician students start courses in Quebec.
Pharmacy Leader Manjiri Sandeep Gharat: "...a pharmacist in different roles can be an agent of change for the patient."

In a country like India, I can see so much work remains undone, which never permits me to go in the comfort zone, stay relaxed or complacent. I want to keep working to enhance the role of pharmacists and for the welfare of the pharmacist.

Vaccine Readiness Revisited: What Went Well

The trouble with ‘resiliency’

CPhA checklist highlights best possible setting for pediatric vaccinations in pharmacy

NB pharmacists frustrated that province gave didn't tell them about booster updates in advance

Doctors of BC announces 2022 board of directors

Change the terms and conditions: CMA meets social media giants pushing for healthcare workers' online safety

Alberta pharmacists: Nominate a peer for an APEX award!

Alberta pharmacy working group recommends time-locked safes as deterrent for rising robberies

Pharmacist groups prepare for integration of new pharmacy techs

Pharmacy Leader Manjiri Sandeep Gharat: "...a pharmacist in different roles can be an agent of change for the patient."