Advisor for a newsletter for the ISMP (Institute for Safe Medicine Practice

[A Former User]

You don’t have to be a medication expert to add value to our team!

Do you take medications? The Institute for Safe Medications Canada (ISMP Canada) is looking for volunteer consumer reviewers to work with us as advisors on our consumer newsletter about medications (SafeMedicationUse.ca). You don’t have to be a medication expert to add value to our team, but it helps to be taking medications.

What will I be working on: Our 1-page newsletters provides useful tips for consumers on how to be proactive in preventing medication errors. Here are some samples: SafeMedicationUse.ca newsletters.

How much time do I need to give: We are looking for consumers who can give us 5 volunteer hours per year (about 1 hour, four times a year). You don’t have to go anywhere – everything is done through email and online.

The rewards: Unfortunately, we cannot offer financial compensation, but as a consumer reviewer you are contributing to an important cause—keeping everyone healthy by preventing medication errors. You will also learn a lot about how mistakes happen and how to prevent them from happening again.

How do I sign up: If you are interested in being part of our team, or if you have any questions, please email Dorothy Tscheng at Dorothy.Tscheng@ismpcanada.ca.

Thank you for considering this request!

Dorothy Tscheng RPh CGP

Director, Practitioner & Consumer Reporting & Learning

Dorothy.Tscheng@ismpcanada.ca

(416) 733-3131 ext. 254