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Connecting care to save lives. ActionADE is a web-based application that allows providers to document & communicate standardized adverse drug events.

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We’re at 75% enrollment in the ActionADE Randomized Control Trial 🎉

Thanks to clinicians and site champions at our various sites without your efforts this wouldn’t be possible.

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October 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Watch the full story and learn more about how ActionADE is making a difference:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-5B...

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October 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Check out the full study!
link.springer.com/article/10.2...

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September 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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💊 ActionADE Case Study of the Week

This weeks featured adverse drug event (ADE) case highlights Valacyclovir accumulation due to impaired renal clearance

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September 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Discover the top 5 culprit medications and symptoms/diagnoses linked to adverse drug events. Stay informed and proactive about your health!

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September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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💊 Medication can save lives—but when things go wrong, the impact can be devastating.

Marilyn’s story reminds us why preventing adverse drug events is critical for safer care.

👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xfa...

#PatientSafety #Healthcare #AdverseDrugEvents #ActionADE
September 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Ready to make a difference and earn rewards?

From July 1 to September 30, every complete Adverse Drug Event report you submit helps improve patient safety - and you get rewarded! 🎉

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August 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Reporting ADEs can help save lives and promote safer healthcare. Let's work together to improve medication safety and health equity. ❤️

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July 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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A serious case of AGEP linked to ceftriaxone highlights the importance of allergy documentation and follow-up. Learn how ActionADE helped close the loop and protect future care.

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July 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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ActionADE is a web-based tool helping healthcare providers document and share standardized adverse drug event info—so patients aren’t accidentally re-exposed to harmful meds 🚫💊

#medsky #EMsky #GPsky #pharmsky #nursesky #healthsky #medicine #pharmacy #healthcare #research #patientsafety #foamed
July 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Student Spotlight: Meet Mishell Barreno Caicedo, whose impactful research explores how marginalization influences the severity of serious adverse drug events reported in ActionADE.

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July 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Thank you to everyone who made this possible, including all the researchers, organizations, policy makers, leaders, clinicians, patient partners, students and team members.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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We’re on the EM Deep Dive Podcast by @alaurx.bsky.social, Clinical Pharmacist at Vancouver General Hospital!⁠ Hear how ActionADE is helping clinicians document and share adverse drug events (ADEs) — preventing repeat harm and improving patient safety.⁠ 🎙️Listen here: lnkd.in/dRBwfRsq
June 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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💡 Did you know…Blood thinners, diabetes meds, and opioids are top causes of adverse drug events in older adults, often leading to emergency hospitalizations? With tools like ActionADE, we can help prevent harm and support safer medication use.
#PatientSafety #MedicationSafety #ActionADE
June 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Thank you to Vancouver General Hospital for the opportunity to present at Internal Medicine Rounds! Grateful to our presenters Glen Medcalf, Puneet Vashisht, and Dr. Corinne Hohl for sharing the impact of ActionADE. 💊👏 #ActionADE #PatientSafety #VGH
June 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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💊 ADE Case Study of the Week

Have you seen similar interactions in your clinical practice? Let us know in the comments or share your own experiences.
May 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month! 🎉This month, our ActionADE site engagement took us to Richmond, Lions Gate, St. Paul’s, and Vancouver General Hospital. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with pharmacists at each site! Shoutout to our pharmacists and all our users for reporting ADEs to ActionADE.
March 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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We had a fantastic time hosting a Lunch and Learn session at Lions Gate Hospital yesterday! Thank you to the pharmacy department for welcoming us and being such an engaged audience.

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March 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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By catching medication-related issues early, pharmacists play a key role in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. 💡💙

Read more here: europepmc.org/article/MED/...

#medsky #pharmacy #PreventADEs #ActionADE
March 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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At the end of last year, we sat down with Anthony to explore his journey, passions, and what drives his belief in ActionADE. This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we celebrate Anthony and all pharmacists for their dedication to their patients and communities. Thank you!

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March 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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It’s #PAM2025 💊

#pharmacy teams are #healthcareheroes who work tirelessly to ensure #patientsafety. Let’s show them some love this month & celebrate their incredible contributions! ❤️

#pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #gratitude #pharmacyappreciationmonth #PAM
March 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Arnold Okpani to our team! Dr. Okpani joins us as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Excited to have him on board! 🎉

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February 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Less than 5% of serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are reported in Canada despite Vanessa’s Law. We need stronger #pharmacovigilance to enhance #patientsafety.

Awareness ➡️ Action

Let’s work towards safer #healthcare :D

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February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We had a fantastic turnout at the ActionADE Lunch & Learn session at Vancouver General Hospital last week! 🎉

A big thank to our special guest speakers, Glen Medcalf and Anthony Lau, for sharing their valuable insights.

#ActionADE #MedicationSafety #HealthcareInnovation
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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When healthcare systems information systems are inoperable, patients suffer.

Marilyn’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the critical gaps in adverse drug event (ADE) communication.

Watch the full video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6n...

#ActionADE #Medsky #Pharmsky
February 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM