GUILD Learning and Development and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) have announced the development of online training modules to support community pharmacies and their staff, as they enter the planned Health Care Homes Trial Program inter-professional workshops announced by the Health Department (PD yesterday).
The PSA is also developing new Guidelines for pharmacists participating in the Community Pharmacy in Health Care Homes Trial Program.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said "Community pharmacies are being presented with the opportunity through the Community Pharmacy in Health Care Homes Trial Program to work collaboratively with general practices to deliver integrated medication management for high needs patients.
"This is a key part of the 2017 Pharmacy Compact agreed between the Pharmacy Guild and the Australian Government."
Community pharmacies within the Health Care Home trial regions will be sent an invitation to attend the workshops, which will highlight the integration process and patient benefits to doctors and pharmacists, as well as providing a "valuable networking opportunity among the professions".
More info is at 6cpa.com.au.
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