THE National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) has announced the release of its new Pharmacy Accreditation standards which are designed to support pharmacy-based diabetes services as they deliver best-practice care to people with, or at risk of diabetes.
NADC ceo Natalie Wischer said with the increasing contribution pharmacies are making in delivering care to people with diabetes, the National Association of Diabetes Centres has recognised a need to better support pharmacy-based services.
"The NADC Pharmacy Accreditation aims to lift the standard of service and care delivered at pharmacy-based diabetes services across Australia," she explained.
"I am pleased to announce this exciting new accreditation and hope it will assist pharmacies to continue delivering important support to those in our community who have, or who are at risk of developing diabetes," said Wischer.
Pharmacy diabetes services of all models and sizes across Australia can apply for the Accreditation with the NADC standards offering a comprehensive level across three broad criteria: governance, educational and clinical quality improvement.
Service teams that complete accreditation will have their status updated to say 'Accredited NADC Pharmacy Diabetes Service' which will be promoted on the NADC website, in NADC member lists, maps published on the website as well as in information provided to other health professional organisations.
Expressions of interest from pharmacies wanting to be part of the service are now being sought via a simple one-page form.
Visit nadc.net.au for details.
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