Council Reports
The Council Report listed below is the official reference for decisions and
deliberations by Council, as reported in Pharmacy Connection.
OCP COUNCIL REPORT - December 2011
Proposed Amendments to the General Operating By-law #2 Ratified
As reported previously, amendments to the by-laws respecting a revised fee structure for pharmacy related transactions were circulated to the membership for comment. These amendments were ratified by Council in December and will enable the College to better align the fees with the activities associated with the processing of a new certificate of Accreditation.
Click here to view the updated by-laws.
Proposed amendment to Bill 179 Regulation – Approved for Circulation
Council approved a change to the previously submitted Bill 179 regulation, and as a result, the updated regulation is being re-circulated, along with an expanded list of substances to be administered by injection and inhalation for routine purposes, including immunizations. In discussing this matter, Council considered that it was in the public interest to permit pharmacists to exercise a broader scope in the administration of drugs by injection and inhalation.
- Click here for an updated copy of the proposed regulation
- Click here to review an updated copy of the list of routine injections and immunizations
- Click here for an updated copy of list of drugs for inhalation
| The membership is invited to provide written comments regarding this regulation by February 13, 2012 to Barbara Cadotte, Senior Policy Analyst at bcadotte@ocpinfo.com in order to be ratified by Council after which the proposed regulation and lists will be submitted to government. |
Strategic Plan Update
Progress continues towards meeting the goals and objectives set out in the Strategic Plan and Council received the progress report of action taken by all College areas since the September 2011 Council Meeting. It was noted that activities set in March 2009 are expected to reach completion in 2012 when Council will embark upon a new Strategic Plan. To this end, the College has engaged the services of Dr. Wayne Taylor who will first conduct a governance review with Council, and Ms. Anne Grant who will facilitate the strategic planning exercise.
Council also heard a presentation from eHealth Ontario respecting their progress with respect to the development of the Medication Management System, which they anticipate will be in place by 2013. Also noted for information was the recent release of a report by Don Drummond on Canada’s healthcare system. These, together with other backgrounders, will be used by Council during the strategic planning session to develop a Vision Statement, define values and develop broad strategic priorities for this College for the next 3 years.
Council approves revocation of sections 41 and 42 of Ontario Regulation 58/11 to the DPRA
Council approved a motion to revoke sections 41 and 42 of the Ontario Regulation 58/11 to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA), at the time that the Bill 179 Regulations under the Pharmacy Act are proclaimed.
Refill authority is currently only permitted in community pharmacies under the authority of the DPRA and the new provisions, upon proclamation, will broaden this scope to all members. This motion is a simple housekeeping measure which Ministry officials requested the College approve. It was acknowledged that upon proclamation of these regulations, comprehensive communication will be forwarded to the membership to help clarify the expectations.
Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians Adopted
College Council approved the adoption of the Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians as developed through NAPRA (the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities). The format adopted for these standards was drawn from that of the model standards developed for Canadian pharmacists but adjusted to reflect the technician’s competencies.
Click here to view the 'Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians'.
Registration Regulation Resolutions approved
Under the Registration Regulation, there are references to requirements which are to be approved by Council. These requirements are approved through resolutions and allow the College to make changes in these specific areas to keep the regulation current, without having to actually change the regulation. The requirements in the regulation will continue to be monitored by the Registration Committee and further recommendations for change will be brought to Council for approval as necessary.
Click here for a complete chart of the requirements approved by Council and their reference in the regulations.
New Council Members Welcomed
Council welcomed Ms. Christine Donaldson, who won the by-election in District H (hospital district) to the table. Also welcomed was returning public appointee, Mr. Babek Ebrahimzadeh, who was reappointed to serve on College Council for a further three-year term.
Government Relations
Effective November 1st, 2011, and following an evaluation of proposals from other GR advisors, the firm of Leffler Consulting was selected to support the College in our government relations endeavors. Ms. Sandra Leffler has previously provided GR support to the College and her experience and background align well with the College’s current philosophy. Registrar Moleschi has already met with several individuals within the government, both at the bureaucratic and political levels, and it is anticipated that these efforts will continue so as to enable the College to influence the development of any new programs at an early stage.
Upcoming Council Meeting Dates
Sunday 4, Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March 2012
Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 June 2012
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 September 2012
For more information respecting Council meetings, please contact Ushma Rajdev, Council and Executive Liaison at urajdev@ocpinfo.com
