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
PAA’s register members based upon what criteria?
Their own developed criteria (not legislation like Regulators).
Membership to a PAA is what?
Voluntary
How do Qualifications differ between Regulators & PAA?
R: Set registration & licensure requirements.
PAA: Facilitate certification requirements.
How do Continuing Education parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s?
R: Members must participate in legislated programs.
PAA: Members are provided with continuing education opportunities (participation not mandated).
Standards of Practice parameters differ between Regulators & PAA’s how?
R: Set legal standards of practice (ensure safe, competent, ethical service to public).
PAA: Advocate for augmented & expanded roles within practice.
How are the Standards of Practice enforced by Regulators?
Legislated complaints & discipline processes (for those not obliging to rules & standards of practice).
How are the Standards of Practice enforced by PAA’s?
Offering up malpractice insurance & member benefits for those who follow standards of practice.
Parameters around Permits… How do they differ between Regulators & PAA’s?
R: Create criteria & issue permits for qualifying areas of service.
PAA: Do not issue permits.
Do Regulators advocate for & award members?
No & No.
How do PAA’s handle Advocacy & Awarding of members?
Advocacy: On behalf of members in order to effect changes to service delivery & increase public awareness.
Award: Create & award members based upon internalized criteria.
“Shall” or “Must” encompass what sort of stipulation?
Mandatory…
-Requirements of that stipulation must be met.
“Should” encompasses what sort of stipulation?
Advisory…
-Advisable or recommended that the stipulation be followed (but not mandatory).
“May” encompasses what sort of stipulation?
Permissive…
-Not mandatory to follow & more flexible.
“May” encompasses what sort of stipulation?
Permissive…
-Not mandatory to follow & more flexible.
“i.e.” means what?
that is
“e.g.” means what?
for example
“criteria” means what?
a firm list
“factors” or “includes” means what?
a non-exhaustive list
