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BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians
Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process
Thursday, February 12, 2015
1 -day workshop
This one-day workshop is designed to provide hospital pharmacy technicians with an overview of medication reconciliation.
There will be a specific focus on the importance of the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) within the medication reconciliation process and participants will learn how to conduct a BPMH interview and document the necessary components of a BPMH.
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of medication reconciliation as it affects patient care
- Understand where and how medication reconciliation takes place
- Understand the role of the BPMH at all care transitions
- Describe the process of completing a BPMH
- Understand the benefits and limitations to the various sources of a patient’s medication information
| Date: | Thursday, February 12, 2015 |
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| Location: |
ISMP Canada
Medication Safety Learning Centre 4711 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2N 6K8 |
| Cost: | $400 plus applicable taxes (enrolment is limited to 18 attendees)
For registration information, please select the ‘Registration’ tab near the top of the screen. |
| Time: | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Course Level: | Novice to Intermediate |
| Audience: | Pharmacy technicians working in acute care |
BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians
Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process
Thursday, February 12, 2015
1 -day workshop
Kimindra Tiwana, RPh, BSc. Pharm, ACPR
Kim has been a practicing pharmacist since 2001. She received her pharmacy degree from Dalhousie University, College of Pharmacy and then went on to do a residency with the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre. The majority of Kimindra’s clinical experience comes from working on general internal medicine and cardiology at University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital. In 2008 she joined Mount Sinai’s Informatics team and was involved with the implementation of the computerized physician order entry system throughout the hospital.
In 2010, Kimindra joined the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada as a medication safety specialist. Her focus at ISMP Canada has mainly been on medication reconciliation initiatives, including the development of iPhone app for patients to store and communicate their medication related information.
BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians
Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process
Thursday, February 12, 2015
1 -day workshop
| Version 3 English | Medication Reconciliation in Acute Care |
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Contact Us
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Mail:
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ISMP Canada 4711 Yonge Street, Suite 501 Toronto, ON M2N 6K8 |
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Email:
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education@ismpcanada.ca |
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Phone:
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416–733–3131 ext.0 |
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Toll Free:
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1–866–544–7672 ext.0 |
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Fax:
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416–733–1146 |
Directions to ISMP Canada
4711 Yonge Street
(Procter & Gamble building)
On entry to the building, check in with Security to obtain a visitor ID badge (next to the lobby elevators).
We are located in the Procter & Gamble Building - 4711 Yonge Street - North of the 401 on the East side of Yonge Street, South of Sheppard Avenue.
(416-733-3131 - ISMP Canada)
Driving Directions:
Note that parking is NOT available in the Procter & Gamble Building. Indoor paid parking is available at the Hullmark Centre (Yonge and Anndale – enter via Anndale).
Transit:
We are located on the "Yonge Line" - please get off at the Sheppard Station.
