SHPA Summit goes tech
July 26, 2016
THE increasingly digitised
healthcare system is the focus of
the Society of Hospital Pharmacists
of Australia (SHPA) two day Future
Summit, being held in Melbourne
this week.
SHPA ceo Kristin Michaels said
the future direction
of the profession
is toward more
technological
engagement as a
critical issue.
“The third in a series of annual
Future Summits today began
consideration of critical issues that
are important for the future of the
profession,” she said.
“Participation in the Future
Summit is very competitive and
brings together pharmacy’s most
important leaders and thought
champions from around Australia.
“Participants are chosen via a
rigorous selection process and
they are working together to build
robust foundations for future
change,” Michaels added.
The role of the hospital pharmacy
workforce is evolving to accelerate
with the introduction of electronic
medication management systems
and electronic medical records, she
explained.
“New electronic systems could
pave the way for pharmacists and
pharmacy technicians to have more
time for bedside consultations, with
other health professionals, and to
ensure the best decisions are made
about patient medication.”
Additional training and other
continuing professional support
from the SHPA will include
provision of
technological tools.
“One stream of
Summit activity has
been focused on the
development of a
tool kit for writing business cases.
“It will be used by pharmacists to
support creation of new pharmacy
services by undertaking analysis
and presenting well-structured
business cases to support their
proposals,” Michaels said.
A well-considered, rigorous
business case is essential to
get appropriate funding in a
competitive environment, she said.
“The Summit is also developing a
mentoring program for pharmacists
who are preparing for transition
into more senior roles where
they will require significant nonclinical
skills...these skills could
include leadership, management,
communication, research and
education,” Michaels concluded.
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