News

Reminder: important change to Alberta’s Immunization Regulation

November 25, 2020

New reporting requirements take effect January 1, 2021.

e-prescribing is coming

November 25, 2020

PrescribeIT Alberta pilot program to be slowly expanded.

How has COVID-19 impacted you?

November 25, 2020

An invitation to participate in a federal government survey on the impacts of the pandemic on healthcare workers.

To compound or not to compound

November 12, 2020

Pharmacists should always consider if there is an appropriate product that’s commercially available.

Vaccine storage and handling

November 12, 2020

Are you storing your vaccines appropriately and retaining the required documentation?

Records of narcotic, controlled, and targeted drugs received must be kept onsite

November 12, 2020

Digitally signed invoices stored electronically do not meet leg...

Personal liability insurance is a must

November 12, 2020

Lessons Learned: failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying current professional liability insurance can become a costly mistake.

Diversion of drugs, even for personal use, is not tolerated

November 12, 2020

Lessons Learned: Don’t Let embarrassment or other personal circumstances negatively affect your professional conduct.

Hearing notice: Michele Menzies

November 10, 2020

Hearing Status:	Sheduled
Registrant:	Michele Menzies, Registration number 868...

Immunization Regulations coming into force

October 28, 2020

Pharmacists will be required by law to report immunization events beginning January 1, 2021.

Publicly funded flu shots are not “free”

October 28, 2020

Advertising them as such may be misleading to the public.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing paused

October 28, 2020

Existing appointments may be honoured until November 4, 2020.

Changes to nursing home regulations now permanent

October 28, 2020

Accommodations made during COVID-19 have now been written into the regulations.

Public member Irene Pfeiffer reappointed for second term on ACP Council

October 28, 2020

Implementing ACP’s five-year strategic plan will be her top priority.

Appeal panel modifies sanctions in unprofessional conduct case

October 28, 2020

Lessons Learned: licensees must understand their responsibilities in operating their pharmacies, including honesty...

Critical appraisal skills: communicating information to your patient

October 28, 2020

How to communicate information obtained through your critical appraisal process in a meaning...

Apply now for the 2021 Patient Experience Awards

October 28, 2020

Health Quality Council of Alberta announces a new two-part submission process.

ACP publishes guidance for administering influenza vaccine during COVID-19

October 14, 2020

The guidance is now available on the ACP website.

Update to drug incident reporting template

October 14, 2020

Templates are available to download on the ACP website.

Be aware of teen misuse of Benadryl

October 14, 2020

Social media peer pressure can lead to overdoses.