THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has commenced consultation on a revised draft of the Professional Practice Standards, a document produced by PSA for the pharmacy profession.
The PSA has undertaken the review to ensure the Standards are consistent with the professional requirements of contemporary pharmacist practice, and reflect the expectations of Australian healthcare consumers.
A key focus of the document is the alignment of individual Standards to four key streams developed based on professional roles and activities: Foundations, Provision of Therapeutic Goods, Provision of Health Information and Professional Services.
The review has also renewed a focus on patient-centred collaborative care and covers emerging pharmacy offerings such as vaccination and minor ailment services.
The consultation will be open until 01 Mar 2017, with the work funded by the government as part of the PBS Access and Sustainability Package including the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement.
CLICK HERE for details and to access the revised draft.
MEANWHILE the PSA will also host a national Remuneration and Reform Roadshow in the coming weeks, coinciding with the interim report from the panel undertaking the government's pharmacy review.
For details and locations of the free events see psa.org.au.
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