THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, is calling for bids from IT vendors for the development of the clinical information system for the North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot (Pilot).
The Pilot hopes to increase access to high-quality, integrated, and cost-effective primary healthcare services for North Queensland communities with occasions of service due to commence at the end of 2023.
To support the Pilot and ongoing scope of practice initiatives for pharmacists, the Guild said an information technology outsourcing partner is required to develop a clinical information system with prescribing capabilities that supports service processes within the Pilot.
In addition, the clinical information system must provide clinical and outcome data to inform project evaluation of the Pilot.
This request for proposal is for now for the North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
However, with other state and territories commencing on the full scope of practice journey, there is potential for expansion of work towards a national approach for the successful IT partner, said the Guild.
Interested vendors are encouraged to view the documentation HERE or email for more information.
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