How can my pharmacy team prepare for a pharmacy assessment?

Licensees: Review the following before completing the self-assessment.	Pharmacy teams: Review the following with your licensee before your on-site assessment with the pharmacy practice consultant.
Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies, Section 21(2) of the Pharmacy and Drug Act, Any other relevant provincial and federal legislation, The pharmacy’s policies and procedures for operations and practice, The Systems Approach to Quality Assurance, and Chat, Check and Chart.

More accurate self-assessment
Licensees must complete a Pharmacy Practice and Operations Self-Assessment within 15 daysof receiving the pharmacy assessment notification letter. By reviewing certain topics before completing the self-assessment, licensees can conduct a more accurate self-assessment. This results in fewer “surprises” during the review and helps you better focus your questions and your time with the practice consultant.
More efficient, informative, valuable on-site assessment
A review of these topics will help pharmacy teams enjoy a more efficient, informative and valuable on-site assessment with the pharmacy practice consultant. They will gain greater insight to successfully correct deficiencies and implement recommendations arising from the on-site assessment, ultimately improving patient care.

If you have any questions about preparation for the pharmacy assessment, please contact Jen Shuman at jennifer.shuman@abpharmacy.ca.

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