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Mechanisms facilitating timely access to anticipatory medicines for community palliative patients (palliPHARM).

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What did we do?

PSA developed mechanisms that facilitate community patients (in private homes residential aged care facilities) to have timely access to symptom control medicines. 

 

Why did we do it?

To support pharmacists in avoiding unnecessary suffering of patients and unwanted transfers to acute care facilities. 

 

Value to PSA members

The palliPHARM interventions have raised awareness of palliative care needs amongst the pharmacy sector, improving outcomes for community-based palliative patients.

 

Project impact

Coming soon.

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Activating pharmacists to reduce medication related problems​ (ACTMed – MRFF)

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What did we do?

PSA collaborated with partner organisations to co-design ACTMed (Actionable medication safety dashboard) which incorporates innovative IT solutions and an actionable dashboard to identify serious MRPs.

 

Why did we do it?

The trial sought to develop and implement innovative technology to support pharmacists in their professional practice.  

 

Value to PSA members

The successful development and implementation of this tool and the associated positive health outcomes provide strong evidence for the future investment in digital tools to support pharmacy practice. ​

 

Project impact

Coming soon.

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Integrating non-dispensing Pharmacists in General Practice (Pharmacists in General Practice)

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What are we doing?

PSA is integrating non-dispensing pharmacists (NDPs) into general practice clinics across Australia.

 

Why are we doing it?

These projects demonstrate the benefit that pharmacists can play when integrated into general practice settings.  

 

Value to PSA members

These models demonstrate a strong business case for integrating pharmacists into general practice.

 

When integrated into primary practice, NDPs provide a range of clinical services within a team-based model of care that can improve patient outcomes and quality use of medications.1

 

As of 1 July 2024, 30 general practices across Western Australia have integrated non-dispensing pharmacists into their teams through this project, supporting improved patient outcomes.

 

Project impact

Quarter 1 and 2, 2024 – Non-dispensing pharmacists (NDPs) into general practice, older adults program.

3,584

patient
consultations

 

3,005

medication management reviews

595

transitional

care activities

 

15,201

total number of activities under taken by NDPs in Q1 & Q2 period

Collaboration with:

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For more information about this project, please contact Bronwyn Walker

1. Shaw C, Couzos S. Integration of non-dispensing pharmacists into primary healthcare services: An umbrella review and narrative synthesis of the effect on patient outcomes. Australian Journal for General Practitioners. Available at https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/june/integration-of-non-dispensing-pharmacists-into-pri .

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Mental Health First Aid Training – South Australia (MHFA)

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What are we doing?

PSA will deliver mental health first aid training to community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in South Australia.

 

Why are we doing it?
To improve early identification of mental health issues and appropriate initial support to people experiencing mental ill-health, the South Australian Government (SA Government) through the Office of the Chief Pharmacist is funding MHFA training to upskill community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in South Australia to improve early identification of mental ill-health and increase mental health support for the community. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has been commissioned by the South Australian Government to deliver MHFA training to at least 1000 community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working across metropolitan and regional South Australia over the next three years.

 

Value to PSA members
Pharmacists are the most accessible health professionals. Community pharmacy is often the first access point to health care for consumers. By upskilling pharmacists and pharmacy staff to identify early warning signs of mental ill health, they will be able to provide support and referrals to mental health services where necessary,  providing an additional layer of support for patients in need.

 

Project impact

Coming soon.

 

Positive feedback received from participants

“I have found that doing the Mental Health First Aid training has made me more confident to ask patients about acute mental health symptoms, including asking for the first time “Have you had thoughts about hurting yourself?”  

 It has also made me a more compassionate boss and given me scope as a leader to allow staff to take a “sick day” for the sake of mental health, resulting in overall improvements in staff satisfaction and atmosphere in the pharmacy.”  

 “This training allowed me to have a better appreciation and understanding of the situation and create a safe space for the patient to discuss about their distress and being able to appropriately refer them to community mental health resources that are available.” 

“I loved the whole course, I felt engaged and learnt so much. I said to my boss, I usually feel tired at these trainings and not this one, was great!”  

“It was excellent to have a pharmacist running the training as it made the information very relevant.”  

How can I sign up to undertake training?

Both digital and face-to-face training sessions are being scheduled. To enrol for a training session, please click below.

ENROL FOR A DIGITAL TRAINING SESSION
ENROL FOR A FACE TO FACE TRAINING SESSION

To register your interest or to join a waitlist with your preferred date, please email events@psa.org.au

 

How can I find out more about the program?

For more information about the program, or for questions relating to the program activities, please email SAbranch@psa.org.au

 

For more information about this project, please contact Adeline Tan

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Guidelines for Pharmacists in Nicotine Cessation

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Including clinical guidance and recommended dosage regimes for nicotine-containing pulmonary delivery products for smoking cessation.

 

What did we do?

PSA is part of a consortium of peak bodies who will inform and support the design, development and delivery of evidence-based content, interventions and for this comprehensive educational program.

 

Why did we do it?

PSA is best placed to support the aims and objectives of the QUDTP grant activities, through strong membership engagement that provides high-quality health care and are the custodians for safe and effective medicine use for the Australian community.

 

Value to PSA members

This project will deliver free, patient centred education for the profession. 

 

These guidelines are applicable to all practice settings in which pharmacists provide smoking cessation support, including non-prescription medicines.

 

New guidelines coming 1 October 2024.

 

Project impact:

Coming soon.

 

The development of the Guidelines for pharmacists providing smoking cessation support has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

For more information about this project, please contact Nena Nikolic and Jarrod McMaugh

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Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Pathology Program (QUM Alliance)

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What are we doing?

PSA is part of a consortium of peak bodies who will inform and support the design, development and delivery of evidence-based content, interventions and for this comprehensive educational program.

 

Why are we doing it?

PSA is best placed to support the aims and objectives of the QUDTP grant activities, through strong membership engagement that provides high-quality health care and are the custodians for safe and effective medicine use for the Australian community.

 

Value to PSA members
The Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance represents a group of eight health and consumer organisations, bringing together unique expertise from education providers, consumer groups, researchers, health professionals, peak bodies and member organisations to develop free health education products for a national audience of health professionals and consumers.

 

Project impact
Health professionals and consumers working together, to support more effective healthcare, better medicine safety and improved health outcomes.

 

 

Collaboration with:

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For more information about this project, please contact Chris Braithwaite

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‘Guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management

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What did we do?
In collaboration with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), PSA co-designed and delivered an update to the PSA’s Guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management. These guidelines help pharmacists around Australia, in all practice settings, deliver the best care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

 

Why did we do it?

A number of significant gaps were identified in the previous version of the guidelines, published in 2014, due to fundamental changes in how pharmacists deliver services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

 

Value to PSA members

These resources will support the profession by enabling the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services that provide measurable patient outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.​

 

The guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management can be found here.  Guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with Medicines Management (psa.org.au)

 

Project impact
The principles included in the guideline are relevant to all current and future pharmacists, from those just starting their professional journey to those with years of experience working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector.

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Artist’s acknowledgement and story of artwork

Lani Balzan is the artist and  a proud Aboriginal woman from the Wiradjuri people of the three-river tribe. Her family originates from Mudgee but she grew up all over Australia and lived in many different towns. She now calls the Illawarra home. The three circles with hands and pathways represent the connection supporting both patients and other health service team members to ensure patients can access medicines and use them appropriately. The hands represent wellness, health and care. Six elements have been created in the design which represent gathering elements, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Person Centred, Medicines, Pharmacists, Wellness, Health.

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Palliative Care Pharmacist Foundation Training Program

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What are we doing?

PSA will develop and implement a Palliative Care Foundation Training Program for Pharmacists and pilot a community palliative care pharmacist service model. The community palliative care pharmacist service model pilot will assess the impact and activities of 6 specialist palliative care trained pharmacists in the community over 12 months. 

 

Why are we doing it?

To equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to support patients receiving palliative care in the community.

 

Value to PSA members

Pharmacists who complete this training will receive up-to-date education to ensure they deliver best practice palliative care. It is anticipated that the pilot will provide evidence supporting the integration of specialist palliative care trained pharmacists areas of practice relating to palliative care. 

 

The vision for the pilot program is to revolutionise the quality of palliative care in a diverse range of settings, especially for underserved populations who currently face additional barriers accessing palliative care. ​

 

Project impact

Coming soon.

 

For more information about this project, please contact Megan Tremlett  and Leah Robinson

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Deadly Pharmacists Project

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Deadly pharmacists: foundation training for pharmacists working within Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services.

 

What did we do?

Co-designed and developed with the PSA and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), this course equips pharmacists with the skills to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services.

 

This interactive online course includes seven modules covering topics such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, communication skills including how to use clinical yarning in your practice and conditions of prevalence in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

 

The Deadly Pharmacists course is available free of charge to all pharmacists, including PSA members and non-members – enrol now.

Why did we do it?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services have unique characteristics. This training program ensures that pharmacists have a foundational understanding to provide services in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care settings. 

 

Value to PSA members

This training helps to build a career pathway for pharmacists wanting to work in ACCHOs. It also complements the Guideline for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice Community of Speciality Interest (CSI).

 

Project impact
  • As of July 1, 2024, enrolments for the Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training Course have exceeded 2,000.
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Co-designed with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

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Artist’s acknowledgement and story of artwork

Lani Balzan is the artist and  a proud Aboriginal woman from the Wiradjuri people of the three-river tribe. Her family originates from Mudgee but she grew up all over Australia and lived in many different towns. She now calls the Illawarra home. The artwork centrepiece represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, receiving care from the pharmacists, learning about the need to have connected, joined up care, through this training platform, which is culturally appropriate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For more information about this project, please contact Megan Tremlett  and Hannah Loller

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is the peak national professional pharmacy organisation, representing Australia's 37,000+ pharmacists in all sectors and across all locations, working in or towards a career in pharmacy. Registered training organisation code: 122206 ABN:49 008 532 072 ACN:008 532 072

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were our first pharmacists.

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