SCPP Overview & Regulators vs. PAA's Flashcards

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Who is the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)?

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-Regulatory body for Pharmacy care in SK… Protects public & ensures safe, competent care.

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The SCPP works under the authority of whom?

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Provincial Gov’t…

-Is also impacted by the authority of the Federal gov’t.

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As a regulatory body, the SCPP has the authority to do what?

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-Assess applicant’s qualifications & credentials.

-Certify / License / Register qualified applicants.

-Set requirements for practice & standards of practice.

-Discipline members.

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What encompasses a “Non-Regulated Occupation”?

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-No legal requirement for certification.

-No restrictions on who can do work.

-Employer sets qualifications / credential standards to work the job.

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What encompasses a “Regulated Occupation”?

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-Governed by laws of
province through regulatory bodies.

-Reg. body certifies & licenses qualified applicants.

-Reg. body sets standard of practice.

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The profession of Pharmacy is ___ - _____.

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self-regulated

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To be a self-regulated profession, consent of the regulatory bodies in place & ____ are required.

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the public’s confidence

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How does the SCPP gain support of established policies & keep members engaged in ongoing procedural adaptations?

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-Engagement & Consultation Opportunities.

-Reviews & Revisions based upon member’s feedback.

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What key factor differentiates a Regulator (ie. SCPP) from a Professional Advocacy Association (ie. PAS)?

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Regulator: Acts in best interests of the public.

PAA: Acts in best interests of members of the profession.

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1) Ministry of Health
2) SCPP
3) Pharmacy Assoc. of Saskatchewan

-What does each act as (Regulator or PAA)?

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1) Regulator (Public Interests)

2) Both (Public Interests & PAA to some extent)

3) PAA (Interests of members of the profession)

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Regulators are accountable to whom?

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Public (through Prov. Gov’t & is subject to legal obligations)

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How do Regulators register members?

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Based upon legislation criteria

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Regulator memberships are mandatory to _____.

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practice

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How do the Strategic Leadership parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s?

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R: Council that includes members of public appointed by Ministry of Health.

PAA: Board that usually doesn’t include members of the public.

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PAA’s are accountable to whom?

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Their own members

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PAA’s register members based upon what criteria?

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Their own developed criteria (not legislation like Regulators).

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Membership to a PAA is what?

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Voluntary

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How do Qualifications differ between Regulators & PAA?

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R: Set registration & licensure requirements.

PAA: Facilitate certification requirements.

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How do Continuing Education parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s?

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R: Members must participate in legislated programs.

PAA: Members are provided with continuing education opportunities (participation not mandated).

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Standards of Practice parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s how?

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R: Set legal standards of practice (ensure safe, competent, ethical service to public).

PAA: Advocate for augmented & expanded roles within practice.

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How are the Standards of Practice enforced by Regulators?

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Legislated complaints & discipline processes (for those not obliging to rules & standards of practice).

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How are the Standards of Practice enforced by PAA’s?

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Offering up malpractice insurance & member benefits for those who follow standards of practice.

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Parameters around Permits… How do they differ between Regulators & PAA’s?

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R: Create criteria & issue permits for qualifying areas of service.

PAA: Do not issue permits.

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Do Regulators advocate for & award members?

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No & No.

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How do PAA’s handle Advocacy & Awarding of members?

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Advocacy: On behalf of members in order to effect changes to service delivery & increase public awareness.

Award: Create & award members based upon internalized criteria.

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“Shall” or “Must” encompass what sort of stipulation?

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Mandatory…

-Requirements of that stipulation must be met.

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“Should” encompasses what sort of stipulation?

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Advisory…

-Advisable or recommended that the stipulation be followed (but not mandatory).

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“May” encompasses what sort of stipulation?

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Permissive…

-Not mandatory to follow & more flexible.

28
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“May” encompasses what sort of stipulation?

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Permissive…

-Not mandatory to follow & more flexible.

29
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“i.e.” means what?

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that is

30
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“e.g.” means what?

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for example

31
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“criteria” means what?

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a firm list

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“factors” or “includes” means what?

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a non-exhaustive list