ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has announced it is expanding its support for the aged care sector through a new partnership with leading Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) provider Choice Chemist.
The partnership has also seen the launch of a dedicated AdPha Credentialed Pharmacists Specialty Practice Group (SPG).
AdPha Chief Executive Kristin Michaels said the new partnership comes at a critical time in aged care, amid a rapidly evolving pharmacy landscape.
"Safe and appropriate medicine use in aged care was a key finding of the Aged Care Royal Commission - and with new funding to embed pharmacists onsite, we must ensure they are equipped to deliver the best possible care for older Australians," Michaels said.
"AdPha is proud to offer unique structures to provide that support, and we're pleased to partner with Choice Chemist/Choice Aged Care to realise the new Credentialed Pharmacists SPG, also bolstering our existing Transitions of Care and Primary Care SPG and Geriatric Medicine SPG with new members in the process.
"Specialisation is crucial to the ongoing expansion of pharmacy practice," she added.
Through the partnership, Choice pharmacists will add their experience and expertise to AdPha's growing Speciality Practice program, with three new SPGs also announced: Precision Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Anticoagulation Stewardship.
Choice Chemist CEO Michael Bonner said the partnership will lift standards across the sector.
"AdPha sets the national benchmark for clinical pharmacy.
"Through this agreement we'll integrate its landmark standards into our Pharmacy Care Academy Australia training programs and future workforce initiatives.
"Today's agreement also strengthens our standing as an employer of choice, conferring access to AdPha's full suite of member benefits, including access to ANZCAP recognition and AdPha Learning, strengthening professional development and opportunities for our rapidly growing team." KB
Pictured: Michael Bonner, Choice Chemist CEO; Kristin Michaels, AdPha CEO; Melissa McDonald, Eva Tilley residential aged care CEO; Shaynal Chand, Clinical Pharmacist, Choice Chemist; and Nick Sharp-Paul, AdPha COO.
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