Purpose
This award is presented in honour of Maria Machado, an outstanding pharmacist who was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on February 23, 1993. In remembrance, St. Paul’s Hospital Pharmacy Department and CSHP-BC Branch Council established the award.
Award Description
This award will be given to B.C. hospital pharmacist(s) who have expanded or initiated a patient counseling and/or education program.
Eligibility
All hospital pharmacists are eligible for the award provided they are active members of CSHP-BC Branch (with a minimum of one year membership). Deadline for submission is August 31.
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Selection Criteria
The CSHP-BC Branch Awards Committee will review each submission based on the following criteria:
- Patient counseling and/or education program (new or expanded)
- Patient information materials (handouts, pamphlets, digital tools, etc.) that are clear, concise and innovative.
- At least one participant is an active member of CSHP-BC Branch
- Letter of approval from Director of Pharmacy.
Award Presentation
The award will consist of one plaque, a cash award of $250.00, and AGM attendance issued to the submitting pharmacist. The CSHP-BC Branch Awards Committee will reassess this award on a yearly basis.