THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists has announced the launch of a new Specialty Practice Framework which will replace its long-standing Committees of Specialty Practice (COSPs).
Set for roll out on 01 Jun, the change is the outcome of a review of the COSP model and feedback from members, and will see the creation of 25 new "Specialty Practice Streams".
Each stream will offer three levels of engagement - Interest, Practice and Leadership, meaning there are more opportunities for individual pharmacists to be involved.
Interest Groups will be the entry level for Specialty Practice Streams and are for any SHPA member working a specialty or related area.
Invitation-only Practice Groups are for those with "demonstrable commitment to the specialty" and these members will in turn elect a Leadership Committee to drive the activities of each stream.
Initial projects for each Specialty Practice Stream will include Standards of Practice and Expert Practice Frameworks for residencies, with the SHPA Federal Secretariat supporting the streams to achieve their goals.
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