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Professional Practice Orientation Resources

Evidence-based guidance and resources for health care professionals who are newly hired to Nova Scotia Health

About

Nova Scotia Health values patient safety. This includes medication management.

Nova Scotia Health has a variety of policies and procedures, as well as quality and safety practices, to reduce risk, and to monitor and improve overall medication management. 

We all play a role in the provision of safe, quality patient care, including contributing to the web of safety regarding medications management.

The resources listed below are some of the safe medication practices followed at Nova Scotia Health. You will learn more about your role and the resources relevant to your practice area during your transition to your practice setting.

Resources

Nova Scotia Health Learning Modules

These courses are available on the Nova Scotia Health Learning Management System (LMS):

  • Medication Independent Double Check
  • High Alert Medications
  • Do Not Use Abbreviations
  • Telephone Verbal Orders