How MedsCheck for Long-Term Care
Can Improve Medication Management in Long-Term Care Homes
Thursday, November 17, 2011 (1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST)
ISMP Canada is pleased to offer this webinar complimentary to Ontario facilities and practitioners
with support from Health Quality Ontario (HQO), and Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN)
MedsCheck for LTC is a new and valuable program in Ontario. It is designed to support the work of healthcare practitioners in their care of residents, specifically relating to their medication responsibilities and the role of the pharmacist in that regard. This one hour webinar will inform you on how to access and benefit from this program.
Program Outline:
- What is Ontario‘s MedsCheck Program including the MedsCheck for LTC?
- What are the benefits of the MedsCheck program to LTC homes staff and residents?
- How does the MedsCheck for LTC improve the medication management for residents in LTC?
- The use of MedsCheck in transitions of patient care.
Audience: |
LTC nurses, LTC Directors of Care, LTC Administrators, LTC pharmacists
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Cost: |
ISMP Canada is pleased to offer this webinar complimentary to Ontario facilities and practitioners with support from Health Quality Ontario (HQO), and Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN)
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Presenters: |
Elaine Maloney, M.Ed.
Senior Program Analyst, Ontario Public Drug Program
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Denis O’Donnell, R.Ph., B.Sc.Phm., ACPR, Pharm.D.
Director, Clinical Services
Medical Pharmacies Group Limited
Margaret Colquhoun, RPh, BScPhm, FCSHP
Co-Lead Medication Reconciliation, Canada
Project Leader, ISMP Canada
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Contact: |
dwalsh@ismp-canada.org
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Presenters
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Elaine Maloney, M.Ed.
Senior Program Analyst, Ontario Public Drug Program
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Denis O’Donnell, R.Ph., B.Sc.Phm., ACPR, Pharm.D.
Director, Clinical Services
Medical Pharmacies Group Limited
Margaret Colquhoun, RPh, BScPhm, FCSHP
Co-Lead Medication Reconciliation, Canada
Project Leader, ISMP Canada
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Contact Information
Mail: |
4711 Yonge Street, Suite 501 Toronto, ON M2N 6K8 |
Email: |
webinars@ismp-canada.org |
Phone: |
416-733-3131 ext. 236 |
Toll Free: |
1-866-544-7672 ext. 236 |
Fax: |
416-733-1146 |