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Integrating On-site Pharmacists into Residential Aged Care Homes

Tue 17th June @ 7:00 pm

Integrating on-site pharmacists into residential aged care homes aims to enhance medication management and safety for residents by embedding pharmacists within care teams.

This Australian Government initiative focuses on improving the use of medications, especially high-risk ones, and ensuring continuity in medication management through regular reviews and prompt issue resolution. Eligibility criteria include specific requirements for both aged care homes and pharmacists, such as accreditation and training.

On-site pharmacists will perform various activities, including medication reviews, providing advice to residents and staff, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimise health outcomes.

DATE:
Tue 17th June


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


PROGRAM:

This session aims to cover the following topics

  • The goals of the incentive
  • How the incentive works
  • The eligibility criteria for the aged care home and the pharmacist
  • The scope of activities an onsite pharmacist can perform
RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program - Activity Number: 1226485 | Activity Type EA 1.5hrs

SPEAKERS:

Brooke Snow  –  B.Pharm,GradCertPharmPrac,Grad Cert Clin Pharm – Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Michael Bonner – B.Pharm, B.Bus.Mgt, Cred Pharm Owner and Director, Choice Aged Care & National Care Academy RTOs

Chelsea Felkai –B.Pharm, MIPH, PhD Candidate, PSA Fellow, credentialed ACOP, Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist, Maroba Aged Care Facility

Carla Aguila – Scalabrini

TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Nurses, Aged Care Workers and Pharmacists working in the Sydney North Health Network region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Discuss strategies for on-site pharmacists to enhance collaboration with healthcare professionals, optimise medication use, and improve overall health outcomes for residents.
  • Explain the impact of embedding pharmacists within aged care teams on medication management and resident safety.
  • Describe the key responsibilities and roles of on-site pharmacists within residential aged care facilities.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist Initiative.
COST:
There is no cost for Practices and their staff within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



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