hospital pharmacists
Short-staffed pharmacists burning out, services slashed
Amid a continued staff shortage at Royal Hobart Hospital’s pharmacy department, programs like Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting are being slashed – putting patients at risk The Health and Community Services …
‘Unthinkable’ GP process for some on hospital discharge: SHPA
An independent, five-year, nationally consistent Hospital Pharmacy Agreement is needed for Australia, says one group In its pre-Budget submission, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia makes a series of …
‘What pharmacist activities do our colleagues perceive to be most valuable?’
A new study looking at how colleagues perceive hospital pharmacists has shone a light on their desire for specialised pharmacist roles “Roles of hospital pharmacists should be strategically allocated, with …
Let us work to scope: hospital pharmacists
Hospital pharmacists can help provide cost-effective health care by working to their full scope, they say in their pre-Budget submission The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has outlined its …
A look at a ‘monumental year’
PSA’s Fei Sim looks back over the events of 2023, which rocked every facet of the profession in Australia “I really think that when we look back in history, 2023 …
Pharmacist with ‘fantastic rapport’ honoured
He may have won an award with the word in its title – but don’t call him a hero, says a hospital pharmacist who has been roundly praised by his …
Keeping it simple
Can hospital inpatients discharged to a residential aged care facility take their medicines in a simpler way? One study suggests that it does A group of South Australian researchers, led …
Aged care move ‘even greater impetus’ for scope
Pharmacists practising to the top of their scope is key in helping keep older Australians out of hospital, and discharging them earlier, says a leading member of the profession The …
Pharmacists needed to help keep Aussies out of hospital
Patients are waiting longer in emergency departments, prompting pharmacy stakeholders to point out how members of the profession can help The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released new …
Medication safety contribution honoured
Monash Health says it “couldn’t be prouder” that one of its leading pharmacists has been recognised for her contribution to medication safety Wendy Ewing, deputy director of pharmacy, quality, at …
Good boy brings pharmacy department joy
His poster at the recent SHPA conference won the people’s choice award, but Travis Phelan wants the credit to go to his partner in paws-itivity: Bernie the chocolate Labrador Phelan, …
Pregnancy categories campaigner plans to ‘make as much noise as possible’
A presentation on the pregnancy categories saw an unexpected appearance by the head of the TGA – and showed how appetite for change is growing Hao Vo-Tran, publications and medicines …