Table 1.
Regional Distribution of Hospitals Identified
| Province or Territory | No. of Hospitals with > 50 Acute Care Beds and ED | No. (%) of Hospitals with ED Pharmacy Services* |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 1 | 0 (0) |
| Northwest Territories | 1 | 0 (0) |
| Nunavut | 0 | 0 (0) |
| British Columbia | 31 | 11 (35) |
| Alberta | 17 | 4 (24) |
| Saskatchewan | 12 | 3 (25) |
| Manitoba | 10 | 7 (70) |
| Ontario | 76 | 32 (42) |
| Quebec | 67 | 37 (55) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 7 | 0 (0) |
| New Brunswick | 9 | 5 (56) |
| Nova Scotia | 10 | 3 (30) |
| Prince Edward Island | 2 | 0 (0) |
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| Total | 243 | 102 (42) |
ED = emergency department.
*
Based on telephone screening with front-line staff in the ED and the pharmacy department, but not directly confirmed by surveying members of ED pharmacy team.