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BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians

Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 2015
Time:	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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.
Course Level:	Novice to Intermediate
Audience:	Hospital Pharmacy technicians

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Cancellation Policy
Notice of all cancellations must be provided in writing at least 7 days prior to the event. A $75 administration fee will apply to all refunds. There are no refunds for registrants who cancel after the cancellation deadline.

Registrants may postpone attendance to a future workshop however a $75 administration fee will apply if notice of postponement is received less than 7 days prior to the event.

ISMP Canada reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops. In the event of a cancellation, fees paid will be credited towards a future workshop, or fully refunded.

For additional information, call 1-866-544-7672 ext. 0 (416-733-3131 ext.0) or email to education@ismpcanada.ca

BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians

Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process

Thursday, April 16, 2015
1 day workshop

Alice Watt, RPh, Medication Safety Specialist

Alice joined ISMP Canada in 2007 as a Medication Safety Specialist and received her BSc. (Pharm.) from the University of British Columbia. She is actively practicing in a community hospital as a clinical pharmacist and has over 15 years of experience in community and acute care settings.

Alice is currently involved in incident analysis, newsletter development and engaging consumers and health care practitioners in safe medication practices. In the past years, she has worked on pediatric opioid safety, the WHO High Fives: Action on Patient Safety Assuring Medication Accuracy at Transitions in care, and supported Safer HealthCare Now! medication reconciliation quality improvement initiatives.

Lindsay Yoo, BScPhm, RPh

Lindsay is a graduate from the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. She joined ISMP Canada during her first co-op term in 2009 as a research analyst assistant, where she developed a strong interest in medication safety. Following this placement, she remained with ISMP Canada in the capacity of a consultant, and has been involved in a variety of medication safety initiatives. Currently, her main projects include coordinating and presenting at workshops, medication incident analysis, as well as community pharmacy-related initiatives. Lindsay has completed previous co-op terms and internship in hospital pharmacy, and is currently working as a pharmacist in the outpatient and community pharmacy setting.

BPMH Training for Pharmacy Technicians

Understanding the hospital pharmacy technician’s role in the medication reconciliation process

Thursday, April 16, 2015
1 day workshop

ISMP Canada Safety Bulletins:

December 2011	Medication Reconciliation: Moving Forward
December 2007	Medication Reconciliation and Medication Review: Complementary Processes for Medication Safety in Long-Term Care
June 2006	Medication Reconciliation—In the Hospital and Beyond

Getting Started Kit:

Version 3 English	Medication Reconciliation in Acute Care

Contact Us

Mail:	ISMP Canada 4711 Yonge Street, Suite 501 Toronto, ON M2N 6K8
Email:	education@ismpcanada.ca
Phone:	416–733–3131 ext.0
Toll Free:	1–866–544–7672 ext.0
Fax:	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 â€“ enter via Anndale).

Transit:

We are located on the "Yonge Line" - please get off at the Sheppard Station.