News

Be “hyper vigilant” when injecting long-acting medications

January 23, 2019

Lack of communication across health disciplines can have serious implications for patients.

Community based Naloxone: a partnership to save lives

January 23, 2019

ACP, RxA, and AHS collaborate to encourage anonymity for Naloxone kit distribution.

Patient information must be anonymous on APA applications

January 23, 2019

When applying for APA, follow these helpful tips.

Call for nominations – 2019 council election

January 23, 2019

ACP will be holding a council election for pharmacists in District 4 (Central Alberta).

Province to launch MyHealth Records

January 23, 2019

The online tool will give Albertans access to some of their personal health records.

Applications being accepted for the Patient Experience Awards

January 23, 2019

The Health Quality Council of Alberta is accepting submissions until February 22, 2019.

Hearing notice: Karim Ramji

January 16, 2019

 

Hearing status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Karim S. Ramji, registration number 4258
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the Health Professions...

Hearing notice: Kevin Hill

January 14, 2019

 

Hearing status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Kevin Hill, registration number 4267
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the Health Professions Act and...

Focus on being “in the moment”

January 8, 2019

A New Year’s message from ACP President Stan Dyjur.

Surge in Cotridin forgeries

January 8, 2019

Increase in fraudulent Cotridin prescriptions a timely reminder to verify authenticity.

Practising proper hand hygiene when administering injections

January 8, 2019

Remember to be mindful of patient perceptions.

Council approves bylaw amendments

January 8, 2019

Changes to take effect in 2019 include a new pharmacy licence renewal deadline.

2019-20 fee schedule

January 8, 2019

ACP Council has approved an updated fee schedule for registrants and pharmacies.

Registrants must comply with a request of an ACP Field Officer

January 8, 2019

Lessons Learned: From a recent Hearing Tribunal decision about the conduct of a pharmacist.

Nominations being accepted for ACP Honorary Life Membership Award

January 8, 2019

Hear from past winners on what the honour means to them.

Impurities found in certain angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) products

January 8, 2019

Health Canada has published a complete, updated list of recalled ARB products.

Hearing notice: Mohamed Said Mohamed Ibrahim

January 4, 2019

 

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Mohamed Said Mohamed Ibrahim, registration number 9354
Charge:	...

Hearing notice: Mohamed Elsayed Haggag

January 4, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Mohamed Elsayed Haggag, registration number 11654
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to t...

Hearing notice: Rajeh Abu Zahra

January 4, 2019

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Rajeh Abu Zahra, registration number 7676
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the He...

Hearing notice: Tadesse Kene

January 4, 2019

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Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Tadesse Kene, registration number 6677
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the Health Professions Act