The Canadian HIV/AIDS Pharmacists Network (CHAP)
Association Canadienne des Pharmaciens en VIH/SIDA
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Pharmacists Network (CHAP) was formed in January, 1997, and is comprised of pharmacists involved in HIV practice across Canada. CHAP members meet on an annual basis, communicate regularly through e-mails, and collaborate on a variety of projects and publications.
The membership structure includes a working group (made up of provincial representatives) and a general membership of pharmacists with an interest in HIV. All pharmacists wishing to join CHAP may do so free of charge, and are welcome to participate in e-mail discussions and attend the annual network meeting.
Mission Statement:
To bring together pharmacists with a clinical and research focus in HIV/AIDS to optimize patient outcomes and promote the profession of pharmacy through communications, education, research, and clinical practice.
Goals:
- To promote cross-country sharing of experiences and information to improve patient care.
- To develop practical, clinical guidelines on the role of the pharmacist in caring for patients with HIV/AIDS.
- To collaborate on research protocols which demonstrate positive drug-related outcomes.
- To share continuing education resources, in order to make information on HIV drug therapy more accessible to community, hospital and ambulatory pharmacists, as well as patients.
- To foster the development of HIV/AIDS pharmacist mentors.
- To promote the pharmacist’s role in HIV therapeutics on a national level.