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Public Health Vaccines

Alberta’s community pharmacists continue to play a vital role protecting Albertan’s against COVID-19 disease through vaccination. Since March 2021, Alberta Pharmacists have … See more

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URL: https://rxa.ca/pharmacy-practice-support-and-resources/public-funded-vaccine/

Patient Screening Tools

WEBReferring to AHS Risk Assessment, you can help your patient by determining if your patient has developed symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Pharmacists can use the online screening tool, to help patients determine if they are at risk for COVID-19 and need to call Health Link and be tested.

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Health Information Technology (EHR)

WEBAlberta’s EHR is a secure lifetime record of every Albertan’s key health care information. It includes basic information about drugs, allergies, immunizations, and lab tests, and is accessed only by authorized health professionals. As pharmacies are required to implement new technology and expanded services related to the EHR, it is

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A Vision for the Future of a Healthy Alberta

WEBApril 1, 2017 The 10-year roadmap sets out a clear path for how Alberta’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will contribute to the sustainable health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by practicing at full scope. It’s a commitment to work with all healthcare professionals to make a real difference. And it explores the intended outcome: Read …

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Pharmacist Participation in the Alberta Rapid Screening Program …

WEBThe Alberta Rapid Screening Program Alberta Health is making rapid COVID-19 tests available to employers and service providers to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in high-risk populations, high-risk settings and workplaces, essential services, and critical industries. Rapid COVID-19 tests can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases—people …

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Practice Based Research

WEBPerceptions of Pharmacists Roles in the Era of Expanding Scopes of Practice. On the Frontline Against COVID-19 Community Pharmacists Contribution During a Public Health Crisis. Applications for Pharmacogenomics in Pharmacy Practice. Evaluation of Pharmacists’ Work in Physician Pharmacists Collaborative Model for the Management of …

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RxA's Virtual Trusted Partners in Health Spring Professional

WEBPatient mistreatment of health care providers is an increasing challenge being faced by pharmacy teams across the country and the globe. It is a topic not often discussed; however it has been shown to impact the mental health and well-being of our health care workforce. In this session, Dr. Kellar will describe patient mistreatment and …

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News and Updates

WEBApril 1, 2024. RxA’s Professional Liability Insurance RxA is dedicated to providing our members with the relevant tools and resources to succeed professionally. This is why we offer claims-made professional liability insurance through the Canadian Pharmacists Benefits Association (CPBA). CPBA Professional Liability Insurance …

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Your Pharmacist Can

WEBAlberta, pharmacists are able to provide services beyond drug dispensing. These services include: Being the first point of contact for a new prescription or treatment. Adjusting existing, doctor-prescribed medications. Providing one-on-one counsel to patients, such as comprehensive medication management and substance abuse counselling.

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Leaders in Pharmacy

WEBVision To lead a unified, innovative, inspired and thriving profession. Mission RxA promotes the value of pharmacists in supporting and optimizing the health of Albertans by: RxA is a not-for-profit, membership-based association. Our activities are governed by an elected Board of Directors who dictate responsibilities related to organization priorities and …

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Opioid Dependency

WEBCall the Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free) Need Help for Mental Health? Tool – Community Mental Health Action Plan. City of Edmonton Drug Poisoning (Overdose) Prevention. Togetherall. Contact Information. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA) P.O. Box 65099 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5Y3.

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Pharmacy-based Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Program

WEBonset of the public health emergency, Alberta implemented an aggressive contact tracing approach and made testing available to all Albertans with COVID-19 symptoms, which include cough, fever, and shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat. In March 2020, the Alberta government collaborated with The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association

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Pharmacy Agreements & Services Framework

WEBContact Information. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA) P.O. Box 65099 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5Y3. Phone: 780.990.0326 Email: [email protected]

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Membership Benefits

WEBRxA Pharmacist Membership. As a licensed pharmacist in Alberta, you are eligible for a RxA membership. Pharmacist and New to Alberta pharmacist members will receive the following benefits: Professional Liability Insurance Optional Add On. RxA is dedicated to providing our members with the relevant tools and resources to succeed professionally.

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Community Based Naloxone Program – Pharmacy Store …

WEBContact Information. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA) P.O. Box 65099 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5Y3. Phone: 780.990.0326 Email: [email protected]

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ALBERTA PHARMACISTS

WEBcontinued health of patients and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here for more info. CONTROLLED DRUGS • AND SUBSTANCES RxA supported CPhA in discussions with Health Canada, and, effective March 19, 2020, Health Canada issued temporary exemptions regarding prescriptions of controlled substances under Section 56 of the …

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Part 1: Alberta has the widest scope of practice in the world …

WEBAlberta Health as a representative association for pharmacists in Alberta. In no more than 1000 words, describe how RxA advocates for the profession and what work it has done to achieve this scope and complementary reimbursement model. Alberta Health recognizes RxA as a representative association for pharmacists with one of the

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Your benefits. Your RxA Plan

WEBHealth and Dental Coverage (terminates at retirement, except travel) Per Single Per Family $130.60 $299.39 $138.86 $319.29 $167.82 $386.50 Health Spending Account ($10 monthly admin fee per employee, includes GST) Optional Optional Optional Life and Disability Coverage Included: Basic Life, AD&D, Dependent Life

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