SMART Pharmacist Podcast

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada
  • 5.0 (6)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Medication errors in pharmacy can be prevented. Learn how today. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada is an independent national not-for-profit organization committed to the advancement of medication safety in all healthcare settings. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.ismp-canada.org/

Episodes

  1. SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [SEASON 2 EP. 1] Errors reported by Community Pharmacies in Nova Scotia

    2020-01-13

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [SEASON 2 EP. 1] Errors reported by Community Pharmacies in Nova Scotia

    Community pharmacies in Nova Scotia have been using the CPhIR program and reported quality-related events in a 7-year period. This episode provides an in-depth look at how this program was developed and the data collected from Nova Scotia community pharmacies.

    12 min
  2. SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 5] Drug-Drug Interactions in the Elderly Population

    2019-03-13

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 5] Drug-Drug Interactions in the Elderly Population

    As the Canadian elderly population continues to grow, medication management for this patient group must consider the unique physiological changes associated with aging. In this episode, we discuss drug-drug interactions that can lead to potential hospitalization in the elderly population.

    17 min
  3. SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 4] Compounding Errors

    2019-01-16

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 4] Compounding Errors

    The compounding process provides alternative treatment options for patients that don't benefit from commercially-manufactured formulations. In this episode, we discuss some of the medication errors that have occurred with this highly error-prone process.

    17 min
  4. SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 3] Medication Incidents Associated With Students

    2018-11-14

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 3] Medication Incidents Associated With Students

    Healthcare students are capable learners that can assist patients throughout the healthcare process but what happens when they are implicated in medication errors? Incidents involving students and preventative strategies are discussed.

    15 min

  5. 2018-08-27

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 2] The Aftermath of an Incident

    A medication incident can have impacts on both patients and healthcare providers. A term known as "Second Victim" in the literature is explored and its implications for community pharmacy practice is discussed.

    14 min

  6. 2018-08-27

    SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 1] Introduction To Medication Safety

    ISMP Canada's new podcast series: The SMART Pharmacist Podcast is designed to provide learning and education on medication safety in community pharmacy practice.

    10 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Medication errors in pharmacy can be prevented. Learn how today. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada is an independent national not-for-profit organization committed to the advancement of medication safety in all healthcare settings. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.ismp-canada.org/

Information

  • Creator
    The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    SMART Pharmacist Podcast