Download Minutes - Nova Scotia Branch

CSHP NS Branch
Annual General Meeting
Minutes
May 3, 2014 1230-1345
OE Smith Auditorium, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS
Present: (as per signature list)
Kent Toombs
Karen Fong
Jennifer Turple
Susan Bowles
Nadine Grimm
Tania Alia
Derrick Gray
Paul MacInnis
Jenifer Bessey
Stephanie Lucas
Richard Lee
Alexa Miller
Jaclyn Wakita
Heather Neville
Jenifer Isenor
Nick Edwards
Andrea Kent
Hila Lamey
Andrea Meade
Rosemary Hayter
Carol-Anne Osborne
Lisa Nodwell
Kristi Shepherd
Heather MacKeen
Shanna Trenaman
Theresa Hurley
Minah Lee
Brian Tuttle
Donna Wheeler-Usher
Lisa Goodwin
Deborah MacIntyre
Pamela McLean-Veysey
The AGM was held during the lunch period, following the morning education session and
prior to the afternoon workshops.
AGM CE Program May 3, 2014 – Morning Plenary Sessions: Breakfast
Symposium – Use of Insulin Pens in the Hospital Setting (K. Tiwana; 1.0 CEU);
Behaviour Change Workshop (D. Sherry; 1.5 CEU); Morning workshop (one of the
following – 1.0 CEU): Palliative Care (G. Breen and M. Gregoire); Behavioural and
Psychological Symptoms of Dementia S. Bowles); Updates on Diabetes Management
(B. Tugwell); Pediatric Critical Care: A Shadowing Experience (G. Vaninetti);
Afternoon Plenary Session: Update on Biologics in Adults and Peds (A. Smith and
A. Huber; 1.5 CEU). Total CEU for AGM CE Program was 5.0 CEU.
CSHP NS Branch
Annual General Meeting
Minutes
The 2014 CSHP NS Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) was called to order at 12:30
pm by Pamela McLean-Veysey (Branch President). Pam thanked the members for
attending and the speakers, caterers and corporate sponsors for making the event a
success.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
1.
Approval of the Agenda- There were no conflicts of interest to declare. It was
moved and seconded (Hurley/Turple) to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
2.
Approval of the Minutes – It was moved and seconded (Neville/Nodwell) to
approve the minutes from the AGM April 20, 2013 with the following change:
Under 7 (f) change Shauna Miles to Shauna Giles. Motion carried.
3.
Business Arising
(a) Approval of the Actions of the Branch Council: It was moved and seconded
(Trenaman/Bowles) to approve the actions of the CSHP NS Branch Council for
the past year (2013-2014). Motion carried.
4.
Correspondence
CSHP Research and Education Foundation (Pam McLean-Veysey)
Pam spoke on emails from Carolyn Bornstein (CSHP Foundation) regarding the
$25 for 25 years fundraising campaign for the CSHP Research and Education
Foundation. Pam also thanks Heather Neville for her fundraising efforts on
behalf of the foundation.
5.
Old Business – Nothing to report.
6.
New Business
(a) Branch Operating Guidelines (BOGs) (Theresa Hurley)
Theresa Hurley reported that the NS Branch BOGS needed to be overhauled
due to new CSHP National bylaws. An email with a summary of the Branch
BOGs had been forwarded. An additional change Branch Council needs to
be divided into Branch Executive (elected members) and Ex-Officio members
(PANS/Advocacy/NSCP).
It was moved (Hayter/Neville) to approve the changes to the Branch BOGS.
Motion carried.
(b) CSHP Sterile Compounding Guidelines (Theresa Hurley)
Theresa Hurley stated that CSHP has been working on new sterile
compounding guidelines for the past 5 years (work has included revising
existing guidelines, French translation, publication). The guidelines are to be
approved at SES in August 204. This topic is important given the recent
chemotherapy under dosing situation and the fungal meningitis cases in the
US. Changes to regulations surrounding sterile compounding due to these
and other incidents are coming. CSHP National has asked for financial
support (goal to raise $25,000 to support the new CSHP sterile compounding
guidelines). CSHP National is asking for individual Branch support
(approximately $1000-1500 donation).
Donna Wheeler-Usher commented that it was disappointing that NAPRA and
CSHP didn’t work together on the sterile compounding guidelines. She also
asked how often CSHP National is going to ask for financial support for
urgent matters. Theresa Hurley commented on the response from other
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
CSHP Branches which were hoping that CSHP National would look into
other avenues of financial support for the Guidelines. Ontario and BC
Regulatory Authorities were approached by CSHP National (no other
Provincial Regulatory Authorities were approached). Ontario did provide a
grant while BC declined. Health Canada and NAPRA were also approached
and both refused financial support.
Debbie MacIntyre asked whether CSHP National has asked for financial
support in the past. Other instances where the Branches were asked for
financial support were for CSHP 2015, CSHP CSPSI Symposium, Education
funding program. Pam McLean-Veysey asked about the cost to use/buy the
guidelines and if carrying a deficit (with regards to the guidelines) and recouping the costs when the guidelines are published. Rosemary Hayter
commented on the importance of the guidelines.
A motion was made to approve an initial donation of $1000 from the NS
Branch in support of the CSHP Sterile Compounding Guidelines with the
possibility of donating a further amount pending other fundraising efforts. It
was moved and seconded (Grimm/MacKeen) to approve a $1000 donation to
CSHP National from the CSHP NS Branch in support of the CSHP Sterile
Compounding Guidelines. All in favour. None apposed. Motion carried.
There was also discussion regarding going forward whether there a
mechanism in place at National to prevent these asks for financial support
from the Branches from coming all the time.
(c) Technician Regulation Endorsement (Pam McLean-Veysey)
A letter in endorsing Pharmacy Technician Regulation was sent out by CSHP
NS Branch Council on behalf of membership earlier this year. The CSHP
Ontario Branch had a position statement already developed endorsing
technician regulation which was used as a template for the NS Branch letter.
The letter has been posted to the website (or available via email thorough
Branch Council Secretary Stephanie Lucas). The letter needed broad
stakeholder feed back but due to time constraints this could not be done. A
process has been developed for future position statements.
(d) CSHP Research and Education Foundation (Heather Neville)
Heather Neville gave on update on the CSHP Research and Education
Foundation which provides research and education grants to CSHP members
(including NS Branch members). The Foundation provides approximately
$30,000 for pharmacy research, $20,000 for education as well as a scholarship
for the Pharmacy Leadership Academy.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
7.
Reports
(a) Treasurer (Heather MacKeen)
Heather MacKeen gave her report. For the 2013-2014 fiscal year major receipts
included income from membership fees ($2235), corporate fundraising ($8,755) and
awards ($4,300). Major expenses included Education ($ 3355), Awards ($2,500),
Membership Public Relations ($2,164) and NS Branch share for National Meetings
($ 4,856). Membership was also informed that due to new non-profit organization
regulations (financial and legal) CSHP National would now be responsible for CSHP
NS Branch bookkeeping. Heather discussed implications for the Branch. It was
moved and seconded to approve the report (Neville/Turple). Motion carried.
(b) Delegate Report – Theresa Hurley gave her report. See attached. Theresa informed
membership that the CSHP Summer Education Session (SES) will no longer take
place as it is not financially viable in its current format. The final SES will take place
in Ottawa in 2015. It was moved and seconded to approve the report
(Osborne/Grimm). Motion carried.
(c) NSCP – See Melanie MacInnis’s report (see attached). This report was approved at
the last General Meeting on April 2, 2014.
(d) PANS – See Jennifer Turple’s report (see attached. It was moved and seconded to
approve the report (Hurley/Lee). Motion carried.
(e) Committee Reports
(i) Advocacy - See Bernadette Chevalier’s report (see attached).
Bernadette is moving to Australia and Nadine Grimm will be taking
over the Advocacy Representative position.
(ii) CSHP 2015 – Jaclyn Wakita gave her report. She asked members to
see the website for CSHP 2015 updates. Jaclyn congratulated Lisa
Nodwell and Kent Toombs on their CSHP webinar. She also
announced the winner of the Patient Impact Award – Danika Daley.
Jaclyn promoted the CSHP 2015 photo campaign and asked
members to see her at the Awards banquet to participate.
(iii) Education – See Jennifer Isenor’s report (see attached)
(iv) Membership – Lucas Thorne-Humphrey and Shanne Trenaman
have finished their term. Andrea Meade and Michelle ten Brinke
will be taking over as Membership Committee Co-chairs. See
attached Membership Committee report.
(v) Awards – See Awards Report submitted by Leah Edmonds
It was moved and seconded to approve the committee reports
(Bowles/Hurley). Motion carried.
(f) President – Pam McLean-Veysey gave her report. See attached. Pam thanked all the
volunteer and committee members who help make the CSHP NS Branch successful.
Pam gave a special thanks to Theresa Hurley for all her work with CSHP liability
insurance. Pam also reported that Heather Neville will be resigning as website
coordinator. It was moved and seconded to approve the report (Grimm/Neville).
Motion carried.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
(g) Nominating Committee/ Introduction of Executive for 2014/15 –
Debbie MacIntyre gave her report. The CSHP NS Branch Executive Committee for
2013/2014 will be as follows:
President Elect – Heather Neville
President – Lisa Nodwell
Past President – Pam McLean-Veysey
Treasurer – Heather MacKeen
Secretary – Stephanie Lucas
Delegate – Kim Abbass
Advocacy – Nadine Grimm
PANS Representative – Jennifer Turple
NSCP Representative – Jacqueline Gray
Student Representatives – Minah Lee (Senior Rep); Junior Rep – TBA
It was moved and seconded (Osborne/Hurley) to approve the report. Motion
carried.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting (Hurley/Turple). Motion carried.
Recorded and respectfully submitted by Stephanie Lucas, CSHP NS Branch Secretary.
Attached Reports:
Delegate’s Report
President’s Report
PANS Report
NSCP Report
Committee Annual Reports – Advocacy Report, CSHP 2015 Update, Membership,
Education, Awards, Website coordinator
Reports
CSHP NS Branch President’s Report 2013-2014
On behalf of all Nova Scotia CSHP members I want to acknowledge and thank the members who volunteer
their time to serve in various capacities, whether it is on committees, as a National representative or on
Executive. My year as President has increased my awareness of your generosity and passion, and it is
because of you that we will continue to have a strong and viable Branch. I encourage members to find a
way to be involved.
Events attended on behalf of the branch


College of Pharmacy Convocation Brunch, May 23, 2013, Kenneth C Rowe Heritage Hall Pier 21
Halifax, NS. I presented the Sister Frances DePaul award to Jessica Morrison.
At this event the following awards were presented to our members: College of Pharmacy Alumnus of
the year, Dr. Kathryn Slayter, and Hospital Pharmacist Preceptor of the year, Charles MacLean.
Summer Educational Sessions Calgary AB August 9-13 2013. I attended Issues Days, Council
Meeting, Branch President’s Meeting, AGM and educational sessions.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com


College of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony, October 1, 2013 at Stadacona, where on behalf
of the branch, I spoke to first year students about hospital pharmacy practice and
encouraged them to consider joining CSHP.
PANS MLA reception April 23, 2014 at The Carleton, Halifax, NS. This provided an
opportunity to meet with Provincial MLAs and discuss issues relevant to hospital
pharmacists.
Branch Activities













Branch Executive met a total of seven times throughout the year (May, June, September,
November, January, March and April).
Two general meetings took place alongside educational events. (November and April)
The results of the 2013 Membership survey identified that access to continuing education events;
networking; and advocacy for our profession were the top three motivators for CSHP membership.
Branch Executive members were mindful of these priorities for Branch activities throughout the
year.
Branch Executive (soon to be known as Branch Council) have pictures and contact information
posted on the NS CSHP website so members will recognize their representatives and have easy
access to contact information. This is in response to feedback obtained at the AGM 2013.
Enhanced sharing and communication between NS members of CSHP has been discussed several
times by Executive. A Provincial PSN or a dedicated space on the provincial website is being
considered.
Extensive communications between National CSHP, Insurance Companies and NSCP took place
to enable NS CSHP Branch Members access to CSHP Professional Liability Insurance and ensure
it complied with NS Regulations. Special thanks to Theresa Hurley for her diligence and
persistence to see this to completion in time for 2013/2014 registration.
A procedure was developed for official communications from the Branch to ensure consistency for
those writing correspondence on behalf of the Branch.
In response to learning of meetings with Pharmacy Directors, the Hospital Association of NS and
others regarding Technician Regulation in hospitals, Executive prepared a statement endorsing the
regulation of Pharmacy Technicians. The statement is similar to one produced by the Ontario
Branch CSHP. Due to a short time line, member feedback could not be obtained; however, this
raised awareness for the need of a transparent process for development of such statements and
methods to obtain broad member feedback. Special thanks to Nadine Grimm for initiating this
activity.
Jillian Reardon resigned from her position as CSHP 2015 liaison in June 2013 to pursue a Pharm
D. Many thanks for her contributions in this role and to Jaclyn Wakita who continues to be our
CSHP 2015 liaison.
The new NSCP Regulations in 2013 presented some hospital pharmacy practitioners, especially
those in non traditional roles, with challenges in interpretation, in particular with direct vs. indirect
patient care designations. Several members attended information sessions to learn more about
interpretation of the Regulations.
At the CSHP Presidents meeting held at the SES, discussions related primarily to the findings of
Jake Thiessen’s Report about the under dosing of chemotherapy incident in Canada and the
potential implications for hospital pharmacies. This brought the need to complete the updated
CSHP Sterile Product Compounding Guidelines into high priority for 2013/2014. The call for
Branches to contribute funding to expedite their completion will be discussed at the AGM.
NS CSHP Branch Operating Guidelines have been revised to align with changes to National
Guidelines and will be presented for approval at the Annual General Meeting May 3 2014.
The NS Branch has responded to the call from the CSHP Research and Education Foundation $25
for 25 years fundraising campaign by forwarding information to members and having a draw at the
AGM. Special thanks to Heather Neville for her role with the Foundation and leading this work.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com






Attempts were made to use the CHSP 30 second media clip at local radio and television stations
for Pharmacy Awareness Month, without success. It was recognized that Pharmacy Awareness
Month planning should fall within the Advocacy mandate and plans will start earlier in the
upcoming year. We heard of activities at the IWK for PAM and are interested to hear of activities
at other hospitals, so please share your stories.
Jacqueline Gray resigned from her position as NSCP representative January 8 th 2014 due to time
commitments required to complete her doctorate (Pharm D) program. Melanie MacInnis was
elected as the new representative, April 2014. Thanks to Jacqueline who kept Executive aware of
the many activities of NSCP and we look forward to having Melanie join us in this position.
Jennifer Turple, PANS representative, keeps Executive well informed and provides opportunities
for comment on PANS initiatives. (i.e., immunization statements, Pharmacy Awareness
promotions etc.). Thanks to Jen for her keen attention to issues of importance to CSHP members.
Bernadette Chevalier is leaving her advocacy role to pursue her PhD in Australia. We are very
grateful for all her contributions to CSHP, at both the National and Provincial levels. Advocacy for
the role of hospital pharmacists is of great importance and Bernadette has been a strong
representative in this regard. Best of luck to her! Advocacy will continue to be in very capable
hands as Nadine Grimm brings all of her CSHP experience to take over this role.
It is necessary to recognize Theresa Hurley’s tremendous contributions to the Branch Executive
and her role as delegate for the past 4 years. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things CSHP and
has been my regular “go to” person this year. Your help has been greatly appreciated and you will
be missed at the Executive table.
Special thanks to Heather MacKeen, Treasurer and Stephanie Lucas, Secretary, as they have many
duties behind the scenes that keep the branch running smoothly.
Heather is working with
National CSHP as the financial aspects of the branch are transferred to them.
Our Members
It is important to recognize the achievements of our members and I encourage members to let their Branch
Council know when they or their colleagues have won awards, completed courses, published articles or any
other activity that should be shared and acknowledged. The following are representative of such
accomplishments of our members this year.

Sarai Hamodt was awarded the Pharmacy Practice Residency Award, sponsored by Pfizer Canada
Inc. Her project was titled, Development of Pharmacist-Managed Automatic Renal Dosing
Adaptation Program in Long-Term Care.

Lisa Nodwell and Kent Toombs CSHP 2015 Success Story. CSHP National Webinar Monday
April 28, May 1st 2014. Turning Ideas into Action at CDHA Clinical Cross Coverage, Clinical
liaison on call and collaborative Multi-Site Order Entry.

Gina Vaninetti received the 2013 Pharmacist Clinical Experience Program grant and will present
on her experience at this AGM.

CSHP 2015 Pharmacy Student Competition: Danika Daley won a Patient Impact Award with her
short story on how CSHP 2015 impacts patient care.
Committee/Coordinator Activities (Please see full reports for details)
Website (Co-ordinator: Heather Lummis)

Many thanks to Heather for managing the Website. Her quick response to requests is greatly
appreciated.
Corporate Fundraising (Co-ordinators: Paul MacInnis, Shauna Giles)

After many years dedicated to fundraising, Roberta Baker passed the torch to Paul and Shauna in
Cape Breton. They have taken on the fundraising activities in conjunction with our industry partners in
education with gusto and have secured funds in line with the proposed budget (and maybe even a little
extra for next year). Thanks for doing such a great job!
Education (Chair: Jennifer Isenor Sr. Chair, Vanessa Sherwood Jr. Chair)
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com



Many thanks to Jennifer and Vanessa who continue to provide us with high level educational sessions,
despite funding challenges.
There is some concern for the on-going availability of Telehealth and Branch Council will be
investigating alternative methods to ensure educational programs can be provided to members
throughout NS.
Ideas for educational topics are always welcome by the education committee.
Membership (Chairs Lucas Thorne-Humphrey and Shanna Trenaman )

Thanks to Lucas and Shanna for co-ordinating activities to increase student members; as well as
offering a social outing this year for those in the Halifax area. They developed an innovative
membership flyer which was requested for use by the NB branch. Congratulations!

Lucas and Shanna will be stepping down as membership chairs and we want to thank them for their
dedication to this role.
Awards (Sr. Chair, Leah Edmonds)

Many thanks to Leah and her committee for organizing the awards process, as well as the Annual
Awards Reception which takes on a new look this year as a Wine and Cheese reception by Bishop’s
Cellar.

Please see the Awards Annual Report for a list of recipients of NS Branch CSHP awards.
It has been an honour to serve as your President and I thank you for the opportunity. I could not have
functioned without the incredible executive committee and capable committee chairs and committee
members and I want to send a huge thank-you to all. I appreciate the co-operation of the committees who
have operated within restrained budgets this year.
It was a great learning experience and my awareness of the issues and challenges facing CSHP and hospital
pharmacists has increased substantially. It has impressed upon me that now, more than ever, hospital
pharmacists need a strong Provincial and National voice to advocate on their behalf. Please look for ways
to contribute to the Society and consider getting involved, as I am certain you will find it a rewarding
experience.
I look forward to my role as Past President and I am confident that Lisa Nodwell will provide outstanding
leadership for the Branch as President in 2014/2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam McLean-Veysey
2014-04-28
PANS Report 2014
NOTE: The full 2013 PANS annual report is accessible to PANS members, once logged in to
the PANS website (www.pans.ns.ca) under “Resource Centre>Publications>Annual Report”.
The report below is a copy of the report as provided to PANS by the CSHP representative to the
PANS board.
CSHP Year End Report to PANS (Annual General Meeting 2013)
The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) is the national voluntary organization
of pharmacists committed to patient care through the advancement of safe, effective
medication use in hospitals and other collaborative healthcare settings.
CSHP supports its members through advocacy, education, information sharing, promotion of
best practices, facilitation of research and recognition of excellence.
Advocacy
NS Branch Level
Meetings with Hospital Leadership/District Health Authority leadership and Department of
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Health and Wellness Oct/Nov/Dec 2012
o B Chevalier (Branch Advocacy Chair) and N Grimm (Branch President) presented to Acute and
Tertiary Care Provincial VP group (Representatives from the 10 NS District Health Authorities)
and NS Department Health and Wellness (DHW) rep Sandra Christie Executive Director, Acute
and Tertiary Care (DHW) on the role and value of hospital pharmacists; VPs were provided an
evidence-based information sheet.
o B Chevalier met with VP Person Centred Care Capital Health- Barbara Hall (Primary Care) and
District Chief, Department of Family Practice - Rick Gibson and on another occasion met the
with VP Person Centred Care Capital Health-Paula Bond (Acute Care/Ambulatory Clinics).
Discussions included the role of clinical pharmacists in chronic disease management, particularly
in complex diabetic patients and strategies to increase expansion of clinical pharmacist services in
Capital Health, respectively.
o N Grimm met with Vice President of Operations and Support Services and Chief Financial
Officer IWK Health Centre- Alan Horsburgh. Items of discussion included the absence of clinical
pharmacists in some key areas of the IWK and some strategies to increase clinical pharmacist
coverage and expand opportunities at the IWK
Attendance at PANS MLA Reception Apr. 17, 2013
o B Chevalier, N Grimm, P McLean-Veysey (President Elect) and several other branch members
attended. CSHP Members spoke to MLAs including Leader of Opposition Stephen McNeil about
the role and value of hospital pharmacists, their potential role on primary care teams as well as
our connection/collaboration with community pharmacists.
Hospital Pharmacist Promotional Video (2 minute version at http://vimeo.com/50772422)
o A 30 second media clip of the CSHP promotional video for hospital pharmacists (a condensed
version of the 2 minute video) was purchased for NS Branch use. The quality/format purchased is
conducive to use in television media. Three unions representing NS hospital pharmacists have
been approached to fund the airing of the clip during Pharmacy Awareness Month.
o PANS posted a link to the 2 minute version of the video on their website. A request to post the
same to the Dalhousie College of Pharmacy websites was also made. CDHA hospitals are now
airing this video on hospital patient education channels three times daily. A similar request to
other district health authorities has been made. National Level
Drug Shortages http://www.cshp.ca/advocacy/CSHPspeaks/drugShortages_e.asp
o CSHP representatives, in collaboration with CPhA and other orgs, have asked Rx &D and
CGPA for numerous improvements (e.g., addition of generic names) to the National Drug
Shortage database (www.drugshortages.ca) but upgrades have been extremely slow or nonexistent. There are a number of companies that are neither Rx&D nor generic and nobody knows
if they are reporting consistently.
o CSHP reps also contributed to multi-stakeholder steering committee who developed a protocol
for the Notification and Communication of Drug Shortages in Canada.
o In collaboration with CMA and CPhA, CSHP published a media release describing the results
of a survey of their respective members around the impact of drug shortages on their patients
(available at:
http://www.cshp.ca/advocacy/CSHPspeaks/docs/survey_backgrounder_Jan2013.pdf)
o CSHP reps presented to Standing Committee on Health of the House of Commons of Canada
on the issue of drug shortages
Chemotherapy dilution issue (Ontario/NB)
o CSHP National Executive, Advocacy Chairs and representatives from NB and Ontario
Branches provided feedback to the Quality Assurance working group (included representation
from the affected hospitals, the Ontario Hospital Association, Cancer Care Ontario, the Ontario
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
College of Pharmacists, the Province of New Brunswick and Health Canada). Their work
included delving into the sensitive and broader issue of outsourcing of medication compounding
by hospitals across the country and the jurisdictional responsibility for accrediting compounding
facilities, including hospitals. It is anticipated that the conclusions and the recommendations from
this working group will be far-reaching nationally.
Council of the Federation
o CSHP reps wrote to Ministers of Health of Saskatchewan and Alberta, who co-lead the Value
Price Initiative on Generic Drugs (as outlined in section 4.1 of the Council of the Federation's
report From Innovation to Action: The First Report of the Health Care Innovation Working
Group, to express CSHP’s concerns in regard to the Initiative
at the Branch level.
Education
NS Branch Level
o Oct 23, 2012- J Fleming, S Trenaman, S Nixon Drug Dosing in Renal Failure: From Cradle to
Long Term Care
o Nov 22, 2012 - T Hurley, V Sherwood Tips and Tricks to find what you are looking for: A Drug
Information Journey
o Jan 24, 2013 - J McNair, S Hamodat, B Salter Hematology, Diabetes, and Schizophrenia
Patient Cases
o Mar 20, 2013- Dr. S Shivakumar Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation
o CE Day/AGM April 20, 2013
- Dr. J Yung – Stroke 1 and You’re Out! Risk Stratification and Prevention of Stroke in Atrial
Fibrillation in 2013
- J Sweetapple – Update on Management of Chemo Induced Nausea and Vomiting
- V Sherwood- Hypotonic Saline Update
- P McLean-Veysey – Where has KATIE been this year? Has she visited you?
- C Chamberlain – Medication Safety: How Human Factors Should Influence the Creation of
PPOs, Policies and Processes
- J Turple – Coming to a Hospital Near You: A Review of Select Accreditation Canada
Medication Safety-Related Standards/Required Practices
- K Legg - Epilepsy, Seizures and their Management: an Update
- S. Campbell-Palmer- Updates from NSCP
- J Gray(workshop)-Knowing the Full Story: Geriatric Assessment, Delirium and the Mentee
Experience
- H Neville (workshop)- Research: How to Fit it in When There is No Time
- L Edmonds (workshop)- Fluid and Electrolyte Management: What Should a Pharmacist Know?
- A Fry (workshop)- A Small Dose of Case-Based Toxicology
- Dr. M Laryea – The Liver: Pharmacist Friend or Foe?
o Oct 10, 2013- Dr.K Slayter -Are you prepared to protect your patients against influenza?
*All sessions (with the exception of the CE Day/AGM) were made available via Telehealth to
hospital sites outside HRM.
National Level
modules were offered free to CSHP members through RxBriefcase (Advancing Practice). These
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
modules, in addition to other requirements as identified by NSCP, fulfill the requirement of those
wishing to receive permit to immunize.
-6, 2013 Toronto ON
Full 2013 Program available at: http://www.cshp.ca/members/dmsgetfile.asp?file={86C7A7C7E9DA-4628-B08A-BE528777FAC6} PPC 2014 to be held in Toronto ON Feb 1-5th
-13th, 2013 Calgary, AB
Full 2013 Program available at:
http://www.cshp.ca/events/ses/2013/docs/FinalProgramFINAL.pdf Feasibility of ongoing SES is
being evaluated in light of decreased industry sponsorship and session attendance. SES 2014 to
be held in St.John’s NFLD Aug 9-12th
Membership and Membership Services
NS Branch Level
membership = $60.82
013, NS Branch had 173 members (39 of these members are students). Nova
Scotia College of Pharmacists reports 183 licensed hospital pharmacists in NS. It suggests that
approx. 73% (134/183) of NS hospital pharmacists are CSHP members. Using Oct 2012 NSCP
data, it appears hospital pharmacists represent approx. 15% (188/1284) of pharmacists practicing
in NS. CSHP members represent approx. 10% (134/1284) of pharmacists practicing in NS.
-Halifax).
This program provides up to $1500 in funding to allow a member to shadow a pharmacist mentor
at a host institution in a therapeutic, research or administrative area. Gina Vaninetti will be
shadowing Roxanne Carr (Pediatric ICU, BC Children’s Hospital)
that:
- Top 3 CSHP member benefits: Provision of relevant CE events, Advocacy Efforts, and
Availability of Resource Material
- Approx. 20% plan to continue their PANS membership once no longer required for licensure
- Top 3 PANS benefits and programs accessed by respondents: Access to Rx Files, ability to be
active on PANS committees, access to CPhA discount.
Full survey results report available at: http://www.cshpns.com/web/la/en/fi/834b095582e14ede84ba34196381e84c/get_file.asp
preferred insurer meets NSCP liability insurance requirements.
o a CAPSI/CSHP membership drive/awareness event at the IWK for College of Pharmacy
students in November of 2012
o a CSHP luncheon for Pharmacy students during Pharmacy Awareness Month
National Level
membership (see full benefits at http://www.cshp.ca/membership/benefits_e.asp . Other notable
benefits include:
o Access to the 23 pharmacy specialty networks email list serve platforms. Full list of networks
available at http://www.cshp.ca/cshpNetwork/psn/psn-list_e.asp
nned for Fall 2013/Spring 2014.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Awards
o Active Honorary Life Membership (CSHP National Award)- C. Brian
Tuttle (photo below)
o Ann E. O’Toole Pharmacist Award - Jacqueline Gray
o Gail McGlynn-Tuttle Memorial Practitioner Award -Bernadette
Chevalier
o Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Award - Kim Abbass
o PPC Past President’s Award - Nadine Grimm
o Executive Service Award - Trevor Simmons, Roberta Baker
(Honorary)
o 20-Year Members- Roberta Baker, Carol Chamberlain, Claudia Harding, Rosemary Hayter,
Paul MacInnis, Judy MacPhee, Ingrid Sketris
o Retirement Recognition Award - Joe Napke
o NS Pharmacy Student Scholarship - Emma Reid
o Education Grant (Sponsored by Teva) - Heather MacKeen
o Continuing Education Grant (Sponsored by PPC)- Ardeth Reardon, Hila Lamey
o Membership Draw 2013/4 - Jeanne Smith
*Slide show of award recipients available at: http://www.cshpns.com/web/la/en/fi/183a5bb220714abda96222efc9b46105/get_file.asp
o Charles MacLean - Preceptor of the Year Award
o Kathy Slayter - Alumnus of the Year Award
-Veysey presented the branch sponsored Sr. Frances DePaul Award to Jessica
Morrison on behalf of the NS Branch at Dalhousie Convocation Brunch held May 23, 2013.
National Level
“Management and
Leadership Best Practices” category for their submission “Clinical Benefits and Economic Impact
of Post-Surgical Care Provided by Pharmacists in a Canadian Hospital” Neville H.L., Chevalier
B., Daley C., Nodwell L., Harding C., Hiltz A.,MacDonald T., Skedgel C., MacKinnon N.J.,
Slayter K., Capital District Health Authority, Halifax, NS
Promotion of Best Practice
“CSHP 2015” is a vision of Pharmacy Practice Excellence by the year 2015. This quality care
initiative strives to improve patients’ medication-related outcomes and safety by advancing
pharmacy practice excellence. It is patient centred and aims to make the use of medications more
effective (for inpatients and outpatients), evidence-based and safer (through policies, procedures
and use of technology), and to contribute meaningfully to public health. Supporting its 6 goals are
36 pharmacy practice-related objectives with measureable targets. This year CSHP 2015 related
activities included:
At Branch Level
o “Clinical Cross Coverage in Practice at Capital District Health Authority”; Lisa Nodwell and
Kent Toombs, Capital District Health Authority, Halifax NS
o “Utilizing Pharmacy Technicians to Complete BPMH on Admission through the Emergency
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Department”; Holly Carver and Catherine Doherty, Capital District Health Authority, Halifax NS
At the National level
erent CSHP 2015 related topics
since November 2012. More details can be found at
http://www.cshp.ca/programs/cshp2015/index_e.asp
Miscellaneous Activities
be compliant with new Canadian Not-for-profit Corporations Act
evaluated and budgets tightened. Efforts are being made to preserve the identified benefits of
most value to membership at large. Upcoming strategic planning at the branch level will address
these issues.
f Pharmacy on Oct
1st 2013 on behalf of NS Branch
Respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer Turple
CSHP representative- PANS board
Nova Scotia Branch Representatives
(2013-2014) Position
Executive
President
President Elect
Past President
Treasurer
Secretary
Branch Delegate
PANS Liaison
NSCP Liaison
CAPSI Representative
Advocacy Liaison
Committee/Task Force Chairs
Education
Membership
Awards
Website Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Liaisons/Representatives
2015 Champion
Name
Pam McLean-Veysey (CDHA/DEANS)
Lisa Nodwell (CDHA)
Nadine Grimm (IWK)
Heather Palmer (CDHA)
Stephanie Lucas (AVH)
Theresa Hurley (CDHA
Jennifer Turple (ISMP-C)
Jacqueline Gray (CEHHA)
Katie Lines (Dal)
Bernadette Chevalier (CDHA)
Jennifer Isenor (Dal)
Lucas Thorne-Humphrey, Shanna
Trenaman (CDHA)
Leah Edmonds (CDHA)
Heather Neville (CDHA)
Paul MacInnis, Shauna Gyles
(CBDHA)
Jaclyn Wakita
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
NSCP Council Report 2014
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Sterile Compounding
a. Response initially in response to the New England Compounding contamination
b. Expedited due to the Theissen report
c. NAPRA is developing Canadian Standards for Sterile Compounding
d. There was a meeting a few weeks ago in Ottawa
e. First draft document was produced, going to NAPRA board in April and then to
stakeholders
f. 797 adherent, and will be difficult to implement
Central Fill and Sterile Compounding
a. Need an agreement between the originating pharmacy and the hospital pharmacy
providing the sterile compounding service. A hospital pharmacy is not accredited; and
therefore the central fill policy document does not apply. There is an acknowledged grey
area. The originating (ie community) pharmacy bears the responsibility that all standards
(ie 797) have been met.
Strategic Planning
a. Nest strategic Planning exercise scheduled for fall 2014; the last was in 2009 and a lot
has been accomplished since then.
DIS
a. 2 pilot sites; both small community practices
b. Issues being raised from the pilots are being dealt with
c. Request from DoHW to implement a compel date.
i. Need to balance enforcement with implementation
ii. Target date is more reasonable
iii. Further discussion needs to occur
Standards of Practice for Testing
a. Draft document having first review at the standards of practice committee in the spring
General Standards of Practice Document
a. Adapted from NAPRA and aligned with the NS pharmacy act. Currently available on the
website; “implementation” for June.
Dalhousie College of Pharmacy update
a. COP will investigate a PharmD bridging program
b. Susan Mansour will be taking over for Rita Caldwell in July.
Submitted by Zone 5 council rep and CSHP-NS Liaison
Melanie MacInnis
Apr 2, 2014
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Committee Reports 2014
Advocacy Report 2014
NS Branch AGM - Advocacy Committee Update
May 3, 2014
1. Hospital Pharmacy Video:
 The 2 minute video is available on the CSHP national and NS Branch web pages as well as
the PANS webpage. This video also airs on the Capital Health patient education channel at
three sites and at 3 different times during the day.
 A 30 sec high definition media clip which can be aired on television or the audio content can
be aired on radio was purchased by the NS Branch.
2. Pharmacy Awareness Month 2014: Contacts with CBC radio and television had been made
regarding the possibility of having a patient relay a story about the care provided by their
hospital pharmacist and airing of the video clip. Unfortunately, the timing did not work out this
year and plans have been made to initiate this earlier for next year’s PAM. As well, PAM ideas
and resources for NS Branch members will likely be coordinated by the Advocacy
Representative and Branch Executive and may involve the use of our website to hold the
information.
3. Provincial PSN: Given the many changes that have taken place in pharmacy practice over the
past 2-3 years with the Pharmacy Act changes, hospital pharmacies are trying to keep up with
revisions and creation of policies and guidelines to allow hospital practitioners to practice within
their full scope. The NS Branch Executive discussed the possibility of using the PSN
framework to set up a PSN specifically for NS Branch CSHP members to share information
and experience. CSHP office has been contacted regarding this and the request is being
considered.
4. PANS MLA Reception: Members of our Branch attended this year’s MLA reception sponsored
by PANS on April 23, 2014 and had the opportunity to mingle with and speak to numerous
MLAs about the role and value of hospital pharmacists, potential role on primary care teams as
well as our connection and work with community pharmacists
Respectfully submitted,
Bernadette Chevalier, Advocacy Representative
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
CSHP 2015 Update:
1. Webinars Featuring CDHA’s Lisa Nodwell and Kent Toombs!!
 When: April 28 at 1300h AT and May 1st at 1600 AT
 Topic: CSHP 2015 Success Story - Transforming Pharmacy
Practice Today: Turning Ideas into Action at CDHA
 How to attend: In Halifax, stop by the HI or VG conference
rooms to view together!
OR CSHP members can register FREE online:
http://www.cshp.ca/cshp2015/resources/webinars/index_e.asp
2. CSHP 2015 Pharmacy Student Competition
 Congratulations to Dalhousie’s Danika Daley for winning a
Patient Impact Award with her short story on how CSHP
2015 impacts patient care!!
 For more information, here’s the link to CSHP 2015
Competitions:
http://www.cshp.ca/cshp2015/competitions/index_e.asp
3. Fill in the Blank Photo Campaign: CSHP 2015 motivated me to
integrate […] into my pharmacy practice
 Tell us in a photo and include your FIRST name and your
city or province
 Share your photo on TWITTER using @CSHP2015 or email
[email protected]
 Photos may be used in various formats for the CSHP 2015
countdown. See Flyer for details.
 Photo campaign session on May 3rd, at the branch CSHP
Awards Night! Participate and enter to win a $50 gift
certificate!
Thanks,
Jaclyn Wakita
CSHP 2015 NS Branch Champion
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
ANNUAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
May 3, 2014
Submitted by: Jennifer Isenor and Vanessa Sherwood
Chairs, Education Committee, CSHP NS Branch
NS Branch Education Committee Members:
Allison Callaghan, Karen Fong, Richard Lee, Stephanie Lucas, Melanie
MacInnis, Lisa Nodwell, Shanna
Trenaman
The CSHP Nova Scotia Branch Education Committee organized four CE
events this past year and
today’s AGM/CE Day.
1. October 10, 2013: “Are You Prepared to Protect Your Patients Against
Influenza?”
CED-2013-471, 1.5 CEU
Kathy Slayter, BSc(Pharm), PharmD, FCSHP, Capital District Health and
Dalhousie University
2. November 13, 2013: "Diarrhea Go Away! Don’t Come Again Another Day! A
Review of the Treatment
of Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea"
CED-2013-486, 1.25 CEU
Michelle ten Brinke, BSc(Pharm), Pharmacy Resident CDHA
3. February 4, 2014: “Unlike Diamonds, Bisphosphonates May Not Be Forever:
Subtrochanteric
Fractures and their Treatment”
CED-2014-341, 1 CEU
Shanna Trenaman, BSc(Pharm), ACPR, Dartmouth General Hospital
4. April 2, 2014: “To D or Not to D, that is the Question” – Shaun Stanwood,
BSc(Pharm), Yarmouth
Regional Hospital and “Perioperative Pain Management Using a Multi-Modal
Approach” – Melanie
MacInnis, BSc(Pharm), PharmD
CED-2014-353, 1.5 CEU
5. May 3, 2014: “CSHP NS Branch Education Day”
CED-2014-355, 5 CEU
Multiple presenters
Of Note:
New Committee Members: We are happy to welcome Lisa Nodwell and
Melanie MacInnis to the
Committee. Their involvement has been a great asset to the Committee.
Exiting Committee Members: After many years of active participation on the
Committee Jennifer
Turple has moved on to other work. We appreciate all her assistance over the
years and will miss her
on the Committee.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Budget: The Education Committee have been mindful of budgetary constraints
again this year. The
request from the members and the Executive was to have 1 snack, 1 lunch, 2
dinners ordered in, and
the AGM/Education Day. With much effort on behalf of the Committee, we have
been able to find
affordable catering options and stayed within the Committee’s limited budget. To
make the food
associated with CEs available to sites outside of HRM; we have offered that
members outside HRM
may be reimbursed to a maximum of a predetermined amount for meals and
snacks if they submit a
claim to our Finance Chair. If you have any concerns about this, please contact a
committee chair,
Jenn or Vanessa.
Availability of CE to all members: Once again, the Education Committee feels
that we have succeeded
in making ALL educational events for CSHP members accessible. All sessions
(with the exception of
the AGM) were made available via Telehealth to sites outside HRM. To address
concerns with
Telehealth connections timing out, we booked Telehealth connections with an
extended end time,
which seemed to work out well, overall. Telehealth services have faced a number
of cutbacks recently,
including staffing, which resulted in some minor issues with the April 2 CE. It is
possible that we may
not be able to use Telehealth in the future. The Executive is aware and will be
looking into options for
the future.
Joint CE hosted by Education and Membership Committees: To promote one
of the most important
benefits of being a CSHP member, the Education and Membership Committees
hosted a joint CE in
October. The feedback was very positive. We plan to hold another joint session
in the Fall of 2014.
Noon hour CE event: This was the third year we hosted a noon hour CE event,
which was also made
available by Telehealth to members outside HRM. The attendance was very
good and the feedback
was very positive regarding the time slot. The session took place while many
students were on fourth
year PEP placements, so attendance was increased with both member and nonmember (who paid)
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
students. It was well received and we expect to have one in the coming year as
well.
Another venue change for AGM and Education Day: Keeping in mind the
Committee’s budgetary
constraints, we have decided to hold the AGM/Education Day and Awards
Reception at the IWK Health
Centre. Please provide feedback on the venue using the evaluation forms.
Special Thanks: To the entire committee for all their hard work this year. An
extra thanks to Richard
Lee who looked after the bulk of our catering for our CEs.
Call for Ideas/Speakers: Please contact a committee chair or member if you
have any suggestions for
topics or speakers or if you would like to present at one of our CEs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Education Committee,
Jennifer Isenor and Vanessa Sherwood
Chairs, Education Committee, CSHP NS Branch
Membership Committee Annual General Meeting Report – 3 May 2014
Events:
Social Event – Summer Picnic August 2013 – 5 of us had a lovely potluck lunch at Point Pleasant Park in
the sun.
Joint Membership/Education Committee CE – October 2013 – Opportunity for non-CSHP members to join
in a CE and decide that CSHP membership is right for them.
CSHP/CAPSI Student Symposium – January 2014 - featured guest panelists Claudia Harding, Lisa
Nodwell and Tamara MacDonald representing a diverse CSHP practice
Pharmacy Awareness Month Student Symposium – March 2014 - Marlene Ma, Shanna Trenaman, Andrea
Meade all presented as speakers and we had good reviews
Pharmacist Clinical Experience Program – March 2014 - successful candidate this year being Melanie
MacInnis from the IWK! She will be awarded a 1500 dollar bursary to travel and expand her practice at
the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. We all look for their presentation in the future detailing some
of their educational experiences.
Budget:
We came in under budget for the last fiscal year. See Budget.
Upcoming News:
Membership Committee will be transitioning to a new Chair Andrea Meade.
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
Annual Report (for AGM 2014)
Awards Committee
20 April 2013
The Awards Committee members for 2012/2013 were:
Leah Edmonds, Chair
Jaclyn Wakita, Junior Chair
Jennifer Sweetapple
Jennifer Bessey
Laura Morrison
Heather Neville
Nadine Grimm
Marlene Ma
Michael McNeil
Samantha Scott
Melissa Gehrig
The Awards Committee hosted the 23nd annual awards presentation in April 2013, where
following awards were presented:
*Teva Continuing Education Grant
Heather MacKeen
*Ann E. (Betty) O’Toole Pharmacist Award
Jacqueline Gray
* Dr. J. G. Duff Appreciation Award
Not awarded
*Gail McGlynn Tuttle Memorial Practitioner
Award
Bernadette Chevalier
*Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Award
Kim Abbass
*Richard Merrett Special Appreciation Award
*Executive Service Award
Trevor Simmons
*Pharmaceutical Partners of Canada Continuing
Education Grant
Ardeth Reardon
Hila Lamey
*Pharmaceutical Partners of Canada Past President’s
Award
Nadine Grimm
* Retirement Recognition Award
Joe Napke
The following awards were presented throughout the year:
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com
*Hospital Pharmacy Residency Award
*NS Pharmacy Student Scholarship
Sarai Hamodat
Emma Chiasson
*Sister Frances de Paul Award
The Awards committee met four times so far this year. We would like to thank Jillian
Reardon for her service as Junior Chair. Jillian has moved to BC so our new Junior Chair
is Jaclyn Wakita. Thank you Jaclyn for taking on this new role. The Awards committee
was pleased to welcome new members Jaclyn Wakita, Mike McNeil, Sam Scott and
Melissa Gehrig.
We have proposed revisions to the value of several awards in our budget and an
adjustment to the awards dinner budget.
The committee will continue to review and update existing awards to meet the needs of
our members.
I would like to thank committee members for their support and assistance over the course
of the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah Edmonds
Chair
Website Coordinator 2013-2014 Report
April 7, 2014
The website was kept up to date with Continuing Education Event notices, Meetings, Awards deadlines,
and other Branch business through the year. All information is sent for posting to Olga Chrzanowska, the
National CSHP Web Administrator. This year, the Membership Committee designed a flyer that became a
pop-up message for a month to promote the benefits of membership with the Nova Scotia Branch. This
was followed by a CSHP Foundation pop-up message to promote the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.
I encourage any member to contact me if they have content to post or suggestions to improve the function
or appeal of the Branch website.
Submitted by
Heather Neville
Nova Scotia Branch
www.cshp-ns.com