Upcoming Events
CSHP Saskatchewan Branch AGM & Educational Sessions
- October 17 & 18, 2008
- Regina, SK
- - Contact Education Chair, Doug Sellinger, for more information
Awards
CSHP Sask Branch Awards
Presented annually at our AGM in October
Betty C. Riddell Award for Pharmacy Practitioner Excellence
This award will be presented annually to a member of the Branch in recognition of outstanding achievement to patient care, contribution to the profession and long term service to the practice of pharmacy. Selection of nominess will be made on the basis of involvement and significant contribution to the practice of pharmacy at the pharmacist's work place. Please take a moment to write the Awards committee in order to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of a fellow Society member.
The Orest Buchko Hospital Pharmacy Award
This award will be presented annually to a graduating student of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, pursuing a career in Hospital Pharmacy.
Pharmacist of the Year Award
This award is presented annually to a member of the Branch in recognition of outstanding achievement and long term service to the practice of hospital pharmacy. There are many worthy individuals who deserve to be recognized. Why not take a moment to nominate a colleague for “Pharmacist of the Year!”
The J.L. Summers Achievement Award
This award is presented annually to a member of the Branch in recognition of a significant contribution within the practice of hospital pharmacy which demonstrates innovation and leadership in the health care field. Recognize the outstanding contributions of a Society member by nominating him/her for this award.
The Saskatchewan Branch CSHP Merit Award
The award is presented annually to a practising hospital pharmacist and member of the Branch in recognition of a project which could easily be accomplished regardless of hospital size or staff, which need not be sophisticated, and which serves a useful purpose or has recently been published. We know that many pharmacists have initiated exciting programs in their hospitals and we would like to recognize them. Take a few minutes to write the Awards Committee about when your project started, how it was implemented, and how it is running, or let us know about a recent publication.
The Pharmaceutical Care Award
(This award is no longer being presented)
This award was presented annually to three practising hospital pharmacists and members of Saskatchewan Branch CSHP in recognition of outstanding achievement in pharmaceutical care. Hospital pharmacy residents and members with advanced degrees (M.Sc, Pharm.D., Ph.D.) were not be eligible for this award. The award was presented based on the description of a pharmaceutical care interaction that displayed the promotion of positive patient outcomes.
BETTY C. RIDDELL AWARD FOR PHARMACY PRACTIONER EXCELLENCE
sponsored by Saskatchewan Branch, CSHP
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- DESCRIPTION
This award consists of an engraved plaque and cash prize of $500 given annually to a member of the Saskatchewan Branch of The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists in recognition of outstanding achievement to patient care, contribution to the profession, and long term service to the practice of pharmacy. Selection of nominees will be made on the basis of involvement and significant contribution to the practice of pharmacy at the pharmacist's work place.
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Awards Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP will call for nominations for the "Betty C. Riddell Award for Pharmacy Practioner Excellence" on a yearly basis as part of the branch awards process.
- SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS
The nomination of a candidate for this award shall be submitted no later than August 15th of each year. The successful nominee will be presented with their award at the Saskatchewan Branch Annual General Meeting in October of the same year.
All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee, in writing, with substantiating background information.
All nominees shall be reviewed against the criteria for the award by the Executive Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP.
- SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The candidate with be a member in good standing of the Saskatchewan Branch CHSP and selection shall be based upon:- Long term service to the practice of pharmacy (minimum of 10 years).
- Excellence in the provision of patient-focused care.
- Committment to excellence by involvement in initiatives aimed at improving pharmacy services within the workplace.
- Strong role model for students, residents and other pharmacists.
- Innovative practitioner with a sound work ethic.
- Ambassador of the profession.
- Other qualifications, related experience and professional development may be considered during the selection process.
THE OREST BUCHKO HOSPITAL PHARMACY AWARD
sponsored by Saskatchewan Branch, CSHP
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- DESCRIPTION
An Award in the amount of $500 shall be awarded to a graduating student of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy.
- SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The application for this award shall be submitted to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition not later than March 31.
An application consists of: (1) completed application (2) current resume. All applications shall be reviewed by a College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Scholarships and Awards Committee and a member of the Executive of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP.
- SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The candidate with be a student member in good standing of the Saskatchewan Branch CHSP. Selection shall be based upon:- Performance in hospital clerkship - clnical practice (Pharmacy 562.3)
- Academics: general overall average with specific emphasis on Hospital Pharmacy courses such as Hospital Pharmacy Practice (Pharmacy 462.3), Hospital Pharmacy Management (Pharmacy 512.3), Drug Information and Literature Evaluation (Pharmacy 570.3) or Clinical Pharmacokinetics (Pharmacy 542.3)
- Involvement in the Saskatchewan Pharmacy Students' Society Council, Pride Canada Inc., or other professional or volunteer groups.
THE "PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR" AWARD
sponsored by Apotex
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- DESCRIPTION
This award consists of a $500 prize and an appropriately engraved individual plaque given annually to a member of the society in recognition of outstanding achievement and long term service to the practice of hospital pharmacy. Selection of nominees will be made on the basis of involvement and significant contribution to hospital pharmacy at the local, provincial or national level.
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Awards Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP is seeking nominations for the "Pharmacist of the Year"Award.
- SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS
The nomination of a candidate for this award shall be submitted no later than August 15. The successful nominee will be presented with their award at the Saskatchewan Branch Annual Meeting in October of the same year.
All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee in writing, with substantiating background information.
All nominees shall be reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP.
- SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The candidate will be a member in good standing of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP and selection shall be based upon:- Membership in professional organizations
- Positions held in professional organizations
- Publications
- Experience - professional, academic, research, etc., in pharmacy or related fields.
- Present involvement in hospital pharmacy, if any
- Professional service to the profession
- Professional service to the community
- Out-of-ordinary consideration
THE J.L. SUMMERS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
sponsored by Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- DESCRIPTION
This award consists of an appropriately engraved individual plaque and a cash award of $1,000.00 given annually to a member of the society in recognition of a significant contribution within the practice of hospital pharmacy which demonstrates innovation and leadership in the health care field.
The cash award may be used to attend a major conference pertaining to the individual's area of interest in the practice of pharmacy or other pharmacy related activities.
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Awards Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch of CSHP is seeking nominations for the "J.L. Summers Achievement Award".
- SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS
The nomination of a candidate for this award shall be submitted no later than August 15. The successful nominee will be presented with their award at the Saskatchewan Branch Annual Meeting in October of the same year.
All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee in writing, with substantiating background information.
All nominees shall be reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP.
- SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The candidate will be a member in good standing of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP and selection shall be based upon:- A unique or innovative contribution within the practice of hospital pharmacy demonstrating leadership in the health care field
- Membership in professional organizations
- Positions held in professional organizations
- Publications
- Past and current experience - professional, academic, research, etc., in pharmacy
- Professional service to the profession and community
- Out-of-the-ordinary considerations
THE SASKATCHEWAN BRANCH C.S.H.P. MERIT AWARD
sponsored by Saskatchewan Branch, CSHP
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- DESCRIPTION
This award consists of a certificate and a cash award of $500.00 given to a practicing hospital pharmacist(s) and member(s) of the society in recognition of a project which could easily be accomplished regardless of hospital size or staff, which need not be sophisticated, and which serves a useful purpose or has been recently published.
- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Awards Committee of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP is seeking applications for The Saskatchewan Branch CSHP Merit Award.
- SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The nomination of a candidate for this award shall be submitted no later than August 15. The successful nominee will be presented with their award at the Saskatchewan Branch Annual Meeting in October of the same year.
All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee in writing, with substantiating background information. The Awards Committee shall blind all submissions (i.e., remove all identifying names, locations, etc.) before distribution to judges.
All nominees shall be judged by the Merit Award Assessment Committee.
- SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The candidate will be a member of the Saskatchewan Branch CSHP and selection shall be based upon:- A project serving a useful purpose, community service project or a recent publication.
- Present involvement in hospital pharmacy.
- Out-of-the-ordinary consideration.
Send your nominations or questions to our Awards Committee Chair
