THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has strongly encouraged pharmacies located close to participating Health Care Home (HCH) practices to meet with practice staff "to discuss how your pharmacy can support their HCH patients through the Community Pharmacy in Health Care Homes Trial Program" (PD 02 Jan).
The enrolment period for the broader Health Care Home program closed on 30 Jun, with more than 10,000 patients currently enrolled across about 130 GP practices.
The program is active in 10 Primary Health Care Network regions across the country, with the Guild now anticipating that participants will shift their focus to the broader "health care neighbourhood," integrating community pharmacies and allied health into care teams.
The incorporation of Medication Management Plans into patients' shared care plans is also anticipated, with all Health Care Homes patients eligible to participate in the Community Pharmacy in Health Care Homes Trial program.
"Right now is the time for you to contact your nearest HCH practices to discuss how your pharmacy can support their HCH patients," according to an update on the Guild's 6cpa.com.au website.
The Guild said it was committed to the success of the trial "and will continue to work closely with the 10 Health Care Homes Primary Health Networks to ensure that all Health Care Homes are aware of the significant patient and practice benefits on offer through the Community Pharmacy in Health Care Homes Trial".
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Care Services are also part of the Health Care Homes program, with a full list of the participating HCH practices available on the Health Department website at www.health.gov.au.
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