Medimap.ca, which lists wait times at walk-in clinics, has expanded to Saskatoon. The free service currently lists wait times for 14 of the 19 clinics in the city, and notes whether any have closed early. It's updated by clinic staff every 30 minutes
Twenty Manitoba pharmacies are participating in a year-long pilot program to anonymously track dispensing errors. The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba describes the effort as the first phase in a plan to implement a province-wide system. Currently
The Institute for Health Improvement's report, Patient Safety in the Home: Assessment of Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities, explores the growing scope of care at home and the safety precautions and concerns that must be addressed as a result
The Canadian Medical Association contends the healthcare system needs to be redesigned to meet the needs of a growing senior population. It advocates a pan-Canadian strategy to address the complex and chronic conditions seniors face. Saying
Manitoba became the last province to sign a 10-year health funding agreement with the federal government. The deal provides $218 million in total for home and community care and $181.6 million for initiatives addressing mental health and addictions
For patients covered under Manitoba's publicly-funded drug plan, dispensing fees charged by pharmacies will be capped at $30 per prescription. Compounding fees will also be capped at $30 for non-sterile preparations and no more than $60 for sterile
A study on the direct and indirect cost estimates for the initial phase of the province-wide implementation of Lean activities in Saskatchewan finds that the costs of investing in healthcare reform initiatives to improve quality and safety have been
The Scottish government's Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care is a plan to strengthen the role of pharmacy in hospital, general practice and the wider community. It aims to transform the role of pharmacy across all areas of practice, increase
The New Brunswick legislature's select committee on cannabis has released its final report, based on public consultations. The report follows the release of the Report of the New Brunswick Working Group on the Legalization of Cannabis, which looked
Toronto's Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launched a national public awareness campaign, Dear Everybody, focused on breaking down disability stigma and stereotypes. Major themes for the movement include employment, friendship