Minor Ailments
Dropbox Links to Forms
Other Minor Ailments links
Allergic Rhinitis: Google Doc - MedSask - PANS
Conjunctivitis: PANS Screening Tool
Contraception: MedSask
GERD: MedSask
Impetigo: MedSask
Shingles: MedSask
UTI: NS Health Protocol - MedSask
PANS minor ailments (memberlounge)Includes:
Allergic Rhinitis
Dry Eye
GERD
Hemorrhoids
Acne
Thrush
Oral Ulcer
Pinworms
Vaginal Candidiasis
Warts
Bloom
Enrollment Forms - Step 1 - 6 pages
Intake Forms - Step 2 - 3 pages to give to patient
Bloom Initial Assessment - 3 pages
Dr Enrollment Notification - Fillable after pressing download - 1 page
Progress notes - Fillable 1 page
Enrollment Extension - For extension past 6 months - 1 page
Procedural Manual - 71 pages
Clinical Resources - Bloom Website
Training Videos - Bloom Website
Contacts (Phone/emails)
988 - National suicide crisis helpline. Launched Nov 2023. Available 24/7.
Carabin disposal: (902) 849-4253
NS Health Vaccine Pharmacist Consult services: 8:30am-4:30pm 7days/wk 1-833-768-1151 or VaccineConsult@nshealth.ca
Public Health Cape Breton Phone: 902 563-2400 Fax: 902 563-2005
Share/DIS Tech support Password Reset: 1 (866) 224-2555 share@novascotia.ca
CPAMS
Dr/NP notification letter - for new patient
Patient Consent Form - for new patient
Ordering
Name of machine CoaguChek Pro II
Test strips - Item# 172389 - UPC# 4015630933488
Lancing Device - Item# 797209 - UPC 064562213261
Super Sani Cloths - For cleaning INR machine - Easiest to call in 1-800-565-0765.
Control Solution - Item# 172391 - UPC 4015630933235 Refrigerated
Instructions on Control Testing
-Find a box in fridge that says Coagucheck PT Controls - Take out a vial, pipette, and code chip
-Take Coagucheck machine and put in new code chip
-Login —> Control Test —-> Control Test —> Insert regular test strip —> select the new number for the code chip—> See vial for level/control
-Cut pipette at the end and add water to the vial. Close bottle and swirl until dissolved.
-Add solution same way you would a patient sample
-Replace the code chip and put testing chip back in box
Cleaning Instructions
Put on gloves and use the Super Sani-cloths (see above). Use gloves and ring out moisture if cloths are too wet. Clean inside the test strip guide as well. Operators manual recommends at least monthly cleaning.
Paxlovid/Budesonide
Paxlovid
Drug Interaction Database - Liverpool
Drug Interaction - NS Health
Report and Support Screening Tool or call 1-833-797-7772 when positive result from rapid or PCR tests.
Budesonide
NS Health Pharmacist Resources
COVID Non-Severe Therapy Pharmacist Consult Service: 7 days a week, 0900-1700 Phone: 1-833-714-2784
COVID Moderate-Severe Therapy Pharmacist Consult Service: Monday-Friday, 0800- 1600 Phone: 1-833-519-2442
COVID Vaccine Pharmacist Consult Service: 7 days a week, 0830-1630 Phone: 1-833-768-1151
Therapeutic Substitution & Adaptation
Therapeutic Substitution: Change of drug (not necessarily within same class). Must be used to achieve same therapeutic goal. Can’t extend duration of original Rx. Can do a therapeutic sub at the same time as an extension.
Examples: Changing antibiotic due to allergy. Switching ACE inhibitor because of a cough. Changing PPI for coverage. Drug shortage needing replacement.
Funded for: drug shortages, better patient outcomes, intolerance/allergy, coverage/cost issues for all patients with NS health card.
Billing MSI: Consent for Therapeutic Sub must be documented.
First Sub PIN - 93899773
Second Sub PIN - 93899737
Third Sub PIN - 93899738
Special services Fee: $26.25
Code ED - 91=In person, 92=Phone, 93=Video
Adaptation: Same drug but change in dose, frequency, formulation, duration, dosage form. Can’t increase the dose or duration for controlled substances
Examples: Renal dosing, weight based dosing, changing warfarin dose based on INR.
Funded for changes to dose or duration changes that improve clinical effectiives/outcomes for all patients with a NS health card.
Not Funded for: Changing a 5mg tablet to half of a 10mg. Changing qty for blister packs. Change in formulation (tablet to liquid). Change from morning dosing to HS.
Billing MSI: Consent for Adaptation must be documented.
PIN - 93899771
Special services Fee: $14
Code ED - 91=In person, 92=Phone, 93=Video
Other Links
Brandon’s Blood Pressure machine form
Dal Brightspace (Recorded Webinars)
Health Canada Side Effects Reporting
NSCP Drug Admin Dr Notification
Rx Files & Med Sask - Login (top right) then it’s under Member Benefits (left)
Share Password Reset (For email use nshealth\lastnamefirstinitial)
Sugar Health (NS abortion/transitioning rsource)
Username: PANS
Password: 1611419PANS!2021