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2013 NLPB Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board


ANNUAL REPORT 2013

CONTENTS

Message from the Registrar and Chair 3 About the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board 4 NLPB Board Members 2013-2014 5 Meet the Newest Board Members 6 Committees of the Board 8 External Representatives 9 2013 Summarized Financial Statements 11 Registration and Licensing Statistics 23 Continuing Professional Development Statistics 24 Complaints and Discipline Statistics 26 Minutes of 2013 Annual General Meeting 27

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On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board members and staff, it is our pleasure to present the 2013 Annual Report. This report provides highlights of achievements and celebrates the milestones and work of the Board in 2013. The work of the Board is largely influenced by the strategic plan. While continuing to fulfill and improve upon the Board’s core business activities, which include registration and licensure of pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy interns and pharmacies as well as investigation of complaints and allegations, much of the Board’s efforts in 2013 were focused on development of a Quality Assurance Program and preparing for community pharmacy site assessments. Preparations are underway to facilitate the Regulations for Pharmacy Act 2012. National Entry to Practice Competencies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician have been revised and approved by the Board as well as the National Pharmacists Supplemental Competencies on Injection and Immunization. In keeping with the Board’s commitment to public safety, the Board is also very pleased to have revised and implemented Standards of Practice for Prescription Labels and Dispense Summaries. The Board’s continued attention and dedication to quality assurance will be essential to preserving and enhancing the public’s expectation of pharmacy practice excellence in the province. As we look ahead to 2014, the Board will continue to focus on the regulations to support expanded scopes of practice and evolving the Quality Assurance Plan. Thank you for taking the time to read this year’s Annual Report. Sincerely,

Christina Tulk & Margot Priddle

Christina Tulk, Chair Margot Priddle, Registrar

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND REGISTRAR


-1- Establish a quality assurance program. -2- Register pharmacy technicians and regulate their practice. -3- Enable expanded scope of practice initiatives such as administration of injections, prescribing in a collaborative practice environment and medication management for minor ailments.

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The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board protects the people of the province by governing the profession of

pharmacy to ensure quality and ethical care

MISSION STATEMENT

STRATEGIC GOALS 2013-2015

VISION STATEMENT

Advancing pharmacy care for a safe and healthy community

CORE VALUES

LINES OF BUSINESS

The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board: Registers pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and interns, and licenses pharmacies Establishes and maintains a quality assurance program to promote high standards for the practice of pharmacy Develops standards, guidelines and policies for the practice of pharmacy Responds to and manages complaints and discipline relating to the practice of pharmacy

Accountability Collaboration

Integrity Transparency


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NLPB BOARD MEMBERS

Elected Members

Zone 1 Dr. Debbie Kelly, MUN School of Pharmacy, St. John’s

Zone 2 Ray Gulliver, Baccalieu Trail Pharmacy, Clarke’s Beach

Zone 3 David Cramm, Shoppers Drug Mart, Lewisporte

Zone 4 Christina Tulk, Shoppers Drug Mart, Corner Brook

At Large

Keith Bailey, Shoppers Drug Mart (Regional) Sheldon Baines, BioScipt Pharmacy, St. John’s

Shawn Vallis, Sagona Drugs, Harbour Breton

Public Representatives

Board-Appointed Donald Anthony

Shirlene Murphy

Government- Appointed

Ruby Chaytor

Vacant

Dean, MUN School of Pharmacy Dr. Linda Hensman


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PHARMACY BOARD

MEET OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS

Donald Anthony Don graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce

in 1994. He moved directly on to graduate school at Dalhousie University where he ob-

tained the degree of Master of Marine Management in 1995. Don continued with his ed-

ucation at Dalhousie and earned a Bachelor of Laws with a Certificate of Specialization in

Marine Law in 1998. Don has practiced law in the province since being called to the

Newfoundland Bar in April of 1999. He has served as in-house corporate counsel and in

private practice and is currently a partner at O’Brien Anthony White.

Shirlene Murphy Shirlene graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1979 with a Bachelor

of Arts degree. She worked in the public service for 32 years, primarily in the areas of

consumer affairs and trade practices, retiring from the Government of Newfoundland

and Labrador in 2012.

Shirlene resides in St. John’s, NL with her husband Brian.

Ruby Chaytor Born and raised in St. John's, Ruby graduated from Memorial University of

Newfoundland with a B.A and B.A.(Ed) in 1970 and 1983 respectively. She started her

teaching career in St. John's in 1970 with The Avalon Consolidated School Board, now

Eastern School District, and taught mainly primary grades, retiring in 2001. Since that

time she has worked in the Bed and Breakfast Industry in Trinity, NL and as an

administrative assistant with Shallaway, formerly the Newfoundland Symphony Youth

Choir. Ruby lives in St. John's and has two married daughters, Jaclyn (Tim) and Jessica

(Tom), and one precious granddaughter, Caroline. She spends her time volunteering at

Saint Luke’s Home, going for walks with her four-legged pal, Lucy, and visiting Caroline

in Fredericton, NB.

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PHARMACY BOARD

COMMITTEES

COMPLAINTS AUTHORIZATION COMMITTEE Responsible for considering allegations regarding

professional practice referred to it by the Registrar.

Current Board Members

DISCIPLINARY PANEL Responsible for considering complaints referred to it by the

Complaints Authorization Committee.

Colleen Abbott-Hibbs Jeremy Reid Mike Batt Heather Seeley Janice Chalker Bill Simmons (Alternate) Barry Downey Wanda Spurrell Stephen Gillingham Bernd Staeben (Chair) Walter Fleming Jerry Young Jeff Fost Ron Sheppard (Lay) Denise O’Brien Robert Williams (Lay) Ron Pomeroy Yvonne Young (Lay)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee considers and takes action on all matters delegated to it by the Board and all matters

requiring attention between Board meetings.

Dave Cramm Ray Gulliver Debbie Kelly Christina Tulk

FINANCE COMMITTEE Responsible to advise the Board on all matters pertaining

to finances.

Keith Bailey Ray Gulliver Linda Hensman (Chair) Christina Tulk

JOINT COMMITTEE ON STRUCTURED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE Makes recommendations to the NLPB and the Council of the School of Pharmacy on all matters pertaining to the

structured practice experience program.

Pamela Carter Ray Gulliver Evelena Verge

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Responsible for pharmacy legislation.

Carson Collins Linda Hensman Seumas Gibbons Derrick Hierlihy Susan Gillingham Keith Hogan Ray Gulliver Jeremy Reid (Chair) Brian Healy Trent White

METHADONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Responsible for advising the Board on all matters pertaining to the dispensing of methadone. Patricia Clark Karen Mercer Selena Corcoran Elizabeth Reelis Kelda Ghaney (Chair) Barbara Thomas Noelle Hookey Jerry Young David Hoyles

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEES Responsible for professional practice issues and the

advancement of the scope of practice of pharmacists.

Advanced Practice Sheldon Baines Jason Druken Scott Edwards Jeremy Harnum Debbie Kelly Joanna MacIsaac Hilda Randell Heather Ryan Christina Tulk (Chair) Jerry Young

Long Term Care Ashley Buck

Sara Downey Darlene Mansfield (Chair) Jason Ryan Christina Tulk Ken Walsh

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Pharmacy Technician Regulation

Keith Bailey (Chair) Leslie Barrett

Lois Battcock, Pharmacy Assistant Terri Genge April LeGrow, Pharmacy Assistant

Heather Seeley Patricia Spurrell

Ken Walsh Madonna Whelan, Pharmacy Assistant Trent White

Pharmacy Technology Standards Sheldon Baines Juan Edwards Margot Priddle Jeremy Reid Elizabeth Woodford

Safe Medication Practices

Amy Conway Susan Gladney-Martin

Jeremy Parsons Patrick Ryan

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Association of Registered Nurses of NL Nurse Practitioner Standards Committee Margot Priddle

Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy Board of Directors Barbara Thomas

MUN School of Pharmacy Academic Council Margot Priddle

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Board of Directors Linda Hensman

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Pharmacy Network Governance Advisory Committee

Keith Bailey

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Board of Directors Karen Mercer

Provincial Advisory Committee on Opioid Treatment Services Margot Priddle

EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVES

REGISTRATION & LICENSING COMMITTEE Responsible for all matters relating to the requirements for

initial registration and annual licensing of pharmacists.

Patricia Clark Jeremy Parsons Scott Dawe Gerry Peckham Jason Druken Leslie Phillips Susan Gladney-Martin Jody Pomeroy Ray Gulliver Jeremy Reid Lynn Hartery Jason Ryan Debbie Kelly Barb Scaplen Jason Kielly Barb Thomas (Chair) Derek Long Christina Tulk



AUDITOR’S REPORT

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


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STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES


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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


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EXPENDITURES (SCHEDULE 1)


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BUILDING EXPENDITURES (SCHEDULE 2)




NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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New Pharmacy Openings

Shopper’s Drug Mart, Grand Falls-Windsor Target Pharmacy, Corner Brook

Target Pharmacy, St. John’s

Pharmacy Closures

Green Bay South Pharmacy, Triton Windsor Pharmacy, Grand Falls-Windsor Airport Heights Pharmachoice, St. John’s

Members, or Former Members, Deceased

Delores Jamieson (nee Taylor) - July 29, 2013 David Butler - September 3, 2013

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Community Pharmacists 383 452 484 514 501

Hospital Pharmacists 94 107 98 99 112

Part Time & Relief Pharmacists 49 * * * *

Administration Pharmacists 32 40 37 38 43

Out of Province Pharmacists 5 5 5 5 10

Honorary Pharmacists 5 * * * *

Wholesale Pharmacists 2 + + + +

Total Practicing Pharmacists 570 604 630 656 666

Non Practicing Pharmacists 38 18 32 33 33

Total Membership 608 622 662 689 699

Total Number of Community Pharmacies: 190 195 194 190 190

Total Number of Hospital Pharmacies: 15 15 15 15 15

* Included with Regular Category (i.e. Community, Hospital, etc.)

+ Included with Administrative Pharmacists

All statistics are current as of December 31, 2013

REGISTRATION & LICENSING STATISTICS


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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS

First Review - March 6 & 7, 2014 82 portfolios were reviewed

73 were compliant 9 were requested to provide additional information

Second Review - April 8, 2014 9 portfolios were reviewed

9 were compliant

All professionals are expected to maintain their competency through continuous development of knowledge, skills and attitudes. Pharmacists commit to life-long learning by maintaining competency to practice. Active participation in continuing professional development is an essential component of the maintenance of professional competency. The Pharmacy Act, 2012 establishes a quality assurance program that includes mandatory continuing education and professional development that is designed to promote continuing competence and quality improvement. Below are the results of the CPD Audit for 2013:


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COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE STATISTICS

As the regulatory body for the profession of pharmacy, the Board is responsible for investigating issues related to practice. The Board conducts investigations into the conduct of pharmacists, registered pharmacy students or interns for reasons related to allegations of professional misconduct, incompetence and/or

incapacity.

Investigations:

During 2013 there were 22 new investigations, 18 of which were resolved by the Office of the Registrar and four were resolved by the Complaints Authorization Committee. Active investigations for 2013 included three

Discipline Tribunals that were initiated prior to 2013.

Complaint Issues January 1—December 31, 2013

Of the complaints investigated in 2013, 27% were related to medication errors.

TYPES OF COMPLAINTS/ALLEGATIONS


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MINUTES OF 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING



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