SCPP Overview & Regulators vs. PAA's Flashcards
Who is the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)?
-Regulatory body for Pharmacy care in SK… Protects public & ensures safe, competent care.
The SCPP works under the authority of whom?
Provincial Gov’t…
-Is also impacted by the authority of the Federal gov’t.
As a regulatory body, the SCPP has the authority to do what?
-Assess applicant’s qualifications & credentials.
-Certify / License / Register qualified applicants.
-Set requirements for practice & standards of practice.
-Discipline members.
What encompasses a “Non-Regulated Occupation”?
-No legal requirement for certification.
-No restrictions on who can do work.
-Employer sets qualifications / credential standards to work the job.
What encompasses a “Regulated Occupation”?
-Governed by laws of
province through regulatory bodies.
-Reg. body certifies & licenses qualified applicants.
-Reg. body sets standard of practice.
The profession of Pharmacy is ___ - _____.
self-regulated
To be a self-regulated profession, consent of the regulatory bodies in place & ____ are required.
the public’s confidence
How does the SCPP gain support of established policies & keep members engaged in ongoing procedural adaptations?
-Engagement & Consultation Opportunities.
-Reviews & Revisions based upon member’s feedback.
What key factor differentiates a Regulator (ie. SCPP) from a Professional Advocacy Association (ie. PAS)?
Regulator: Acts in best interests of the public.
PAA: Acts in best interests of members of the profession.
1) Ministry of Health
2) SCPP
3) Pharmacy Assoc. of Saskatchewan
-What does each act as (Regulator or PAA)?
1) Regulator (Public Interests)
2) Both (Public Interests & PAA to some extent)
3) PAA (Interests of members of the profession)
Regulators are accountable to whom?
Public (through Prov. Gov’t & is subject to legal obligations)
How do Regulators register members?
Based upon legislation criteria
Regulator memberships are mandatory to _____.
practice
How do the Strategic Leadership parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s?
R: Council that includes members of public appointed by Ministry of Health.
PAA: Board that usually doesn’t include members of the public.
PAA’s are accountable to whom?
Their own members