CPS by CPhA vs OKAKI PIP Mobile

CPS (formerly RxTx) has a new appearance. CPS is still the reliable, evidence-based drug resource it has always been and provides essential drug information at the point-of-care for health care practitioners. Now offering two subscription options – CPS Drug Information or CPS Full Access. CPS Drug Information is the Canadian standard for drug monographs, containing thousands of products including monographs for drugs, vaccines, natural health products and medical devices, approved by Health Canada. CPS Full Access includes all content from CPS Drug Information and the most current, evidence-based therapeutic information and non-prescription therapy for most common conditions, with cross-referenced drug tables and algorithms and DC condition-based drug tables. Both subscriptions types provide critical updates such as warnings and advisories; and useful tools such as medical calculators.

OKAKI’s PIP Mobile application is an add-on to the full version of OKAKI’s Pharmacy Immunization Program (PIP) suite of products. PIP is a secure SaaS based system and is available to authorized users who have a current subscription to PIP. It was designed with a simple layout to allow quick, easy, and secure immunization record entry in the pharmacy or for offsite immunization clinics in the community. The application requests permission to use the camera so the application can scan barcodes for patient searches as well as vaccine vials for GTIN codes, lot numbers and expiry dates. The application also requests permission to use the microphone to enable the user to use voice to text when entering notes. Use of the camera and microphone is optional as the application is fully functional except for barcode scanning and voice to text. This application does not access any user data on the phone (contacts, photos, mail etc.) and only requires a connection to the internet (Wi-Fi or cellular data). What personal information does the app require? The application does not require any personal information from the user. All users have an existing account with us and must log in to use the application. Beyond the permissions already described, what other disclosures and user consent steps does the app contain? The application does not prompt for any consents as this application is an add-on to an existing subscription based electronic health record system where the user has already agreed to the terms and conditions of use. Why do users access confidential patients’ medical records? The Healthcare professionals using this app require patient information from PIP to view the patient’s past immunizations, allergies, and any history of past adverse reactions to immunizations to ensure the patient’s well being. The patient information displayed on the mobile device is retrieved securely by authorized users of PIP and is governed by health information privacy laws and regulations across Canada. Founded in 2008 OKAKI is a public health informatics social enterprise which provides immunization services and information systems. Based out of Calgary Alberta Canada we have developed the immunization information system used by all First Nations, post-secondary, occupational, pharmacy, and mass-clinic settings in Alberta, Canada. OKAKI support’s government funded immunization programs with in-house medical, public health, immunization, and epidemiologic expertise.