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The latest information about changes in pharmacy practice in Alberta.
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Drugs and records must be stored properly

June 1, 2022

Lessons Learned: patient records and drugs must be stored in an authorized pharmacy location.

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Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: health information must only be accessed for authorized purposes.

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Unregulated pharmacy team members must be supervised

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: licensees are responsible for the supervision and conduct of unregulated pharmacy employees.

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Providing care to an employee or co-worker can be complicated

March 23, 2022

Lessons learned: health information must be disclosed appropriately.

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Professional liability insurance (PLI) is a must

January 12, 2022

Lessons learned: Practising without PLI can lead to serious consequences for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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Shortcuts can prove costly

January 12, 2022

Lessons learned: Be thorough when working with third-party insurers and completing and maintaining pharmacy records.

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Unauthorized access to personal information leads to serious consequences

December 8, 2021

Lessons learned: health information must only be accessed for authorized purposes.

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Diversion of drugs is NOT tolerated

September 1, 2021

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

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Keep track of your professional liability insurance policy effective dates

July 7, 2021

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

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Collaboration is mandatory

March 31, 2021

Lessons learned – know your limits and practise within them.  

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